wiring BMW 328Ci CONVERTIBLE 2000 E46 Owner's Manual

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Rollover protection system3 Push down on the protective bar (1)
from above until you hear it click into
place
4 Put the cover panel back in place,
and press down on it hard
5 Push the back side of the head
restraint (2) into position.46cde035
Repeat the process with the second
protective bar. If you are not familiar
with any of the procedures, consult
your BMW center.
Have your BMW center check the roll-
over protection system if it ever triggers
for no apparent reason.
Never move the convertible top
after the rollover protection sys-
tem has been triggered.
Do not use the rear head restraints as a
shelf.
Do not make any alterations to any of
the rollover protection system's individ-
ual components or its wiring.
Only your BMW center is authorized to
carry out any work on the rollover pro-
tection system.
Work that is not done properly could
lead to failure during an emergency or
inadvertent triggering.
To ensure that the system check can be
carried out properly, and to ensure
long-term operation, do not deviate
from the prescribed maintenance inter-
vals. Maximum interval between roll-
over protection system maintenance is
2 years, and it must be carried out by
your BMW center.c

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Airbags 1 Front airbags for driver and
passenger
2 Side airbags (front)Important safety notices
Do not attempt to remove the gas
generators for the airbag restraint
system from the vehicle. Testing and
servicing must be performed by trained
technicians only. In the event of a mal-
function, deactivation or triggered actu-
ation (as a response to an accident) of
the airbag restraint system, consult
your BMW center for repairs or service
operations.
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Do not modify or tamper with either the
wiring or the individual components in
the airbag system. This includes the up-
holstered covers on the steering wheel,
in the instrument panel and in the side
trim panels of the doors. Do not apply
adhesive materials to these compo-
nents or cover or modify them in any
way. Do not attempt to remove or dis-
mantle the steering wheel.
To ensure compliance with official
safety regulations, have a BMW center
dispose of airbag generators.
Unprofessional attempts to service
the system could lead to failure in an
emergency or undesired airbag acti-
vation, either of which could result in
personal injury.<