BMW 5 Series: Functional readiness of the airbag
system
When the ignition is switch on,
the warning
lamp in the instrument cluster lights
up briefly and thereby indicates the operational
readiness of the entire airbag system
and the belt tensioner.
Airbag system malfunctioning
▷ Warning lamp does not come on when the ignition is turned on.
▷ The warning lamp lights up continuously.
When there is a malfunction, have the airbag
system checked immediately
When there is a malfunction, have the airbag
system checked immediately; otherwise, there
is a risk that the system does not function as expected
in the event of an accident despite corresponding
severity of the accident.◀
Protective action
Airbags are not triggered in every impact situation,
e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end
collisions.
Information on how to ensure the optimal
protective effect of the airbags
▷ K ...
Automatic deactivation of the front
passenger airbags
The system determines whether the front passenger
seat is occupied by measuring the resistance
of the human body.
The front, knee, and side airbag on the front
passenger side are activated or d ...
See also:
Starting and stopping the engine
See page 114 for information on starting the engine and switching it off. ...
Programming trouble-diagnosis
If the HomeLink does not quickly learn the handheld
transmitter information:
● replace the hand-held transmitter batteries
with new batteries.
● position the hand-held transmitter with ...
Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access)
This vehicle has a passive
theft-deterrent system.
The system does not have to be
manually armed or disarmed.
The vehicle is automatically
immobilized when the transmitter
leaves the vehicle ...
