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:
Rear
Opening
Press on the cover.
Emptying
Take out the insert.
Lighter
Push in the lighter.
The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops
back out.
Danger of burns
Only hold the hot lighter ...
NEUTRAL
Use this range when the vehicle is standing for prolonged
periods with the engine running. The engine may be
started in this range. Set the parking brake and shift the
transmission into PARK if ...
Operating the system
1 - Short press: switch the system ON. Press and hold: switch the system OFF.
2 - Infotainment system mode buttons (RADIO, MEDIA, or TEL). Press a button to
access the desired mode and press the ...