child restraint BMW X5 XDRIVE 35I PREMIUM 2013 Owners Manual

Transporting children safelyVehicle equipmentThis chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
The right place for children
Note Children in the vehicle
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger them‐
selves and other persons, e.g., by opening the
doors.◀
Children should always be in the rear
Accident research shows that the safest place
for children is on the rear seat.
Transporting children in the rear
Transport children younger than
13 years of age or shorter than 5 ft/150 cm on
the 2nd row seats only, using child restraint fix‐
ing systems suitable for the age, weight, and
height of the child. Otherwise, there is the in‐
creased danger of injury in an accident.
Children 13 years of age or older must wear a
safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint
fixing system can no longer be used, due to
their age, weight and size.◀
Children on the front passenger seat
Should it be necessary to use a child restraint
fixing system on the front passenger seat,
make sure that the front and side airbags onthe front passenger side are deactivated. Auto‐
matic deactivation of front passenger airbags,
refer to page 96.
Deactivating the front passenger airbags
If a child restraint fixing system is used in
the front passenger seat, the front passenger
airbags must be deactivated; otherwise, there
is an increased risk of injury to the child when
the airbags are triggered, even with a child re‐
straint fixing system.◀
Installing child restraint
fixing systems
Notes Manufacturer's information for child re‐
straint fixing systems
To select, mount and use child restraint fixing
systems, observe the information provided by
the system manufacturer; otherwise, the pro‐
tective effect can be impaired.◀
Note the following in vehicles equipped
with 3rd row seats
BMW X5: in vehicles with 3rd row seats, make
sure that the seat of the 2nd row seats on
which the child restraint fixing system is
mounted is properly locked. Otherwise, there
is an increased risk of injury for the child in an
accident.
Do not mount child restraint fixing systems on
the 3rd row seats, as otherwise the protection
provided by these child restraint fixing systems
may be reduced.◀
BMW X5: before mounting a child restraint fix‐
ing system in the center seat of the 2nd row
seats, move the outer seat cushions and back‐
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On the front passenger seatAfter installing a child restraint fixing system
on the front passenger seat, ensure that the
front and side airbags on the front passenger
side are deactivated.
Deactivating the front passenger airbags
If a child restraint fixing system is used in
the front passenger seat, the front passenger
airbags must be deactivated; otherwise, there
is an increased risk of injury to the child when
the airbags are triggered, even with a child re‐
straint fixing system.◀
Seat position and height Before installing a child restraint fixing system,
move the front passenger seat as far back as
possible and adjust its height to the highest
position to obtain the best possible position for
the belt and to offer optimal protection in the
event of an accident.
Do not change the seat position and height af‐
ter this.
Backrest width Before mounting a child restraint fixing system
on the front passenger seat, open the backrest
width, refer to page 50, completely. Do not
change the backrest width after this.
Backrest width for the child seat
Before installing a child restraint fixing
system in the front passenger seat, the back‐
rest width must be opened completely. Do not
change the adjustment after this; otherwise,
the stability of the child seat will be reduced.◀Child seat security
The rear safety belts
▷BMW X5: all safety belts of the 2nd and 3rd
row seats▷BMW X6: all safety belts of the 2nd row
seats
And the safety belt for the front passenger can
be locked to prevent extension in order to per‐
mit attachment of child restraint fixing sys‐
tems.
Locking the safety belt
1.Pull out the belt webbing completely.2.Secure the child restraint fixing system
with the belt.3.Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in and
pull it taut against the child restraint fixing
system. The safety belt is locked.
Unlocking the safety belt
1.Open the belt buckle.2.Remove the child restraint fixing system.3.Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in com‐
pletely.
LATCH child restraint fixing
system
LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Chil‐
dren.
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NoteManufacturer's information for LATCHchild restraint fixing systems
To mount and use the LATCH child restraint
fixing systems, observe the operating and
safety information from the system manufac‐
turer; otherwise, the level of protection may be
reduced.◀
Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors
The lower anchors may be used to attach the
CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child
and CRS weight of 65 lb/30 kg when the child
is restrained by the internal harnesses.
Correctly engage the lower LATCH an‐
chors
Make sure that the lower LATCH anchors have
properly engaged and that the child restraint
fixing system is resting snugly against the
backrest; otherwise, the degree of protection
offered may be reduced.◀
The mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are
located at the points indicated by the arrows.
Mounting LATCH child restraint fixing
systems
1.Mount the child restraint fixing system; re‐
fer to the operating instructions of the sys‐
tem.2.Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop‐
erly connected.Child restraint fixing system with a
tether strap
Mounting points LATCH mounting eyes
Only use the mounting eyes for the up‐
per LATCH retaining strap to secure child re‐
straint fixing systems; otherwise, the mounting
eyes could be damaged.◀
BMW X5
There are additional mounting points for child
restraint fixing systems with a tether strap on
the 2nd row seats, refer to arrows. Fold out be‐
fore using the center mounting point.
BMW X6
For child restraint fixing systems with tether
strap, there are additional mounting points on
the back of the rear seat backrests, see arrows.
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Retaining strap guideRetaining strap
Make sure the upper retaining strap does
not run over sharp edges and is not twisted as
it passes to the top anchor. Otherwise, the
strap will not properly secure the child restraint
fixing system in the event of an accident.◀
BMW X51Direction of travel2Head restraint3Hook for upper retaining strap4Mounting point5Backrest6Upper retaining strap of child restraint fix‐
ing system
When using the cargo cover, pass the upper
retaining strap between the backrest of the
2nd row seats and the cargo cover.
BMW X6: outer rear seats
1Direction of travel2Head restraint3Hook for upper retaining strap4Mounting point5Backrest6Upper retaining strap of child restraint fix‐
ing system
When using the cargo cover, pass the upper
retaining strap between the rear seat backrest
and the cargo cover.
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BMW X6: center rear seat
1Direction of travel2Head restraint3Strap guide4Hook for upper retaining strap5Mounting point6Backrest7Upper retaining strap of child restraint fix‐
ing system
When using the cargo cover, pass the upper
retaining strap between the rear seat backrest
and the cargo cover.
Attaching the retaining strap to the
backrest of the 2nd row seats
BMW X5
On outer seats:
1.Slide the head restraint upward.2.Guide the upper retaining strap between
the supports of the head restraint.3.Attach the upper retaining strap to the
mounting point with the hook.4.Slide the head restraint into the bottom po‐
sition.5.Pull the upper retaining strap taut.
On the center seat when equipped with two
rows of seats:
1.Fold the center armrest somewhat toward
the front.2.Guide the tether strap through the opening
in the center armrest.3.Fold back and engage the center armrest.4.Hook in tether strap on mounting point.5.Pull tether strap taut.Seite 65Transporting children safelyControls65
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On the center seat when equipped with three
rows of seats:1.Slide the head restraint upward.2.Guide the tether strap between the head
restraint brackets.3.Hook in the tether strap on the mounting
point with the hook.4.Slide the head restraint into the bottom po‐
sition.5.Pull tether strap taut.
BMW X6
1.Route the upper retaining strap over the
middle of the head restraint.2.Attach the upper retaining strap to the
mounting point with the hook.3.Pull the retaining strap taut until it com‐
presses the cushion of the head restraint,
thus preventing the strap from sliding off.
Locking the doors and
windows
Rear doors
Push the locking lever on the rear doors down.
The door can now be opened from the outside
only.
Safety switch for the rear
Press the button on the driver's door if
children are being transported in the
rear.
This locks the rear window switches so that
the windows cannot be operated from the rear:
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▷Make sure that the front passenger is sit‐
ting correctly, i.e., keeps his or her feet and
legs in the footwell; otherwise, leg injuries
can occur if the front airbag is triggered.▷Do not place slip covers, seat cushions or
other objects on the front passenger seat
that are not approved specifically for seats
with integrated side airbags.▷Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as
jackets, over the backrests.▷Make sure that occupants keep their heads
away from the side airbag and do not rest
against the head airbag; otherwise, injuries
can occur if the airbags are triggered.▷Do not remove the airbag restraint system.▷Do not remove the steering wheel.▷Do not apply adhesive materials to the air‐
bag cover panels, cover them or modify
them in any way.▷Never modify either the individual compo‐
nents or the wiring in the airbag system.
This also applies to steering wheel covers,
the dashboard, the seats, the roof pillars
and the sides of the headliner.◀
Even when all instructions are followed closely,
injury from contact with the airbags cannot be
ruled out in certain situations.
The ignition and inflation noise may lead to
short-term and, in most cases, temporary
hearing impairment in sensitive individuals.
In the case of a malfunction, deactivation
and after triggering of the airbags
Do not touch the individual components imme‐
diately after the system has been triggered;
otherwise, there is the danger of burns.
Only have the airbags checked, repaired or dis‐
mantled and the airbag generator scrapped by
your service center or a workshop that has the
necessary authorization for handling explo‐
sives.
Non-professional attempts to service the sys‐
tem could lead to failure in an emergency or
undesired triggering of the airbag, either of
which could result in injury.◀
Warnings and information on the airbags are
also found on the sun visors.
Automatic deactivation of the frontpassenger airbags
The occupation of the seat is detected by eval‐
uating the impression on the occupied seat
surface of the front passenger seat.
The front and side airbags on the front passen‐
ger side are activated or deactivated accord‐
ingly by the system.
The indicator lamp above the interior rearview
mirror shows the current status of the front
passenger airbags, deactivated or activated,
refer to Front passenger airbag indicator lamp
below.
Leave feet in the footwell
Make sure that the front passenger
keeps his or her feet in the footwell; otherwise,
the front passenger airbags may not function
properly.◀
Child restraint fixing system in the front
passenger seat
Before transporting a child on the front pas‐
senger seat, refer to the safety notes and in‐
structions under Children on the front passen‐
ger seat, refer to page 61.◀
Malfunction of the automatic
deactivation system
When transporting older children and adults,
the front passenger airbags may be deacti‐
vated in certain sitting positions. In this case,
the indicator lamp for the front passenger air‐ bags lights up.
In this case, change the sitting position so that
the front passenger airbags are activated and
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If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have
the person sit in the rear.
To make sure that occupation of the seat
cushion can be detected correctly:▷Do not attach seat covers, seat cushion
padding, ball mats or other items to the
passenger seat unless they are specifically
recommended by BMW.▷Do not place objects under the seat that
could press against the seat from below.
Indicator lamp for the front passenger
airbags
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the ar‐
rangement of the switches and indicator lamps
may differ somewhat.
The indicator lamp for the front passenger air‐
bags indicates the operating state of the front
passenger airbags.
The lamp indicates whether the airbags are ac‐
tivated or deactivated.
▷The indicator lamp lights up when a child in
a child restraint fixing system intended for
the purpose is properly detected on the
seat. The airbags on the front passenger
side are not activated.▷The indicator lamp does not light up when,
for example, a correctly seated person of
sufficient size is detected on the seat. The
airbags on the front passenger side are ac‐
tivated.▷The indicator lamp does not light up when
the seat is empty. However, the airbags on
the front passenger side are not activated.Most child seats are detected by the system,
Especially the child seats required by NHTSA
at the time that the vehicle was manufactured.
After installing a child seat, make sure that the
indicator lamp for the front passenger airbags
lights up. This indicates that the child seat has
been detected and the front passenger airbags
are not activated.
Operational readiness of airbag
system
When the ignition is switched on,, refer to
page 68, the warning lamp comes on briefly to
indicate that the entire airbag system and the
belt tensioners are operational.
Airbag system malfunction
▷The warning lamp does not light up after
the ignition is switched on.▷Warning lamp remains permanently on.
Have the airbag system checked without
delay if there is a malfunction
In the event of a malfunction in the airbag sys‐
tem, have it checked without delay; otherwise,
there is the risk that the system will not func‐
tion as intended even if a sufficiently severe
accident occurs.◀
FTM Flat Tire Monitor The conceptThe system does not measure the actual infla‐
tion pressure in the tires.
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Bulb replacement, refer toLamp and bulb replace‐
ment 295
Button for starting the engine, refer to Start/Stop but‐
ton 67
C
Calendar 254
Calibration, driver's seat 55
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, care 315
Camera, refer to Backup cam‐ era 122
Camera, Side View 127
Camera, Top View 126
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 149
Car battery, refer to Vehicle battery 304
Car care products 313
Care 312
Care, displays 315
Care, vehicle 313
Cargo 160
Cargo area– Comfort Access 41
Cargo area, capacities 320
Cargo area, enlarging 146
Cargo area lamp, refer to Inte‐ rior lamps 94
Cargo area lid, refer to Tail‐ gate 36, 38
Cargo area, opening/closing, refer to Lower tailgate 38
Cargo area, opening/closing, refer to Tailgate 36, 38
Cargo area, opening from the inside 36
Cargo area, opening from the outside 36
Cargo area, refer to Cargo area 145
Cargo cover, refer to Luggage
compartment roller
cover 145
Cargo, securing with ski bag, refer to Securing cargo 152
Cargo straps, securing cargo 162
Car key, refer to Integrated key/remote control 30
Carpet, care 315
Car phone, installation loca‐ tion, refer to Center arm‐
rest 148
Car phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 236
Car vacuum cleaner, connect‐ ing, refer to Connecting
electrical devices 143
Car wash 312
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 157
CBC, refer to Cornering Brake Control 105
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 293
CD/DVD 200
CD/DVD changer 204
CD/DVD in rear 221
CD/DVD notes 206
CD, refer to Playing audio tracks, rear DVD sys‐
tem 226
CDs, storing 207
Cell phone 236
Cell phone, installation loca‐ tion, refer to Center arm‐
rest 148
Center armrest, front 148
Center armrest, rear 148
Center brake lamp 298, 301
Center console, refer to Around the center con‐
sole 16 Central locking– Comfort Access 40– From the inside 35– Setting the unlocking char‐
acteristics 32
Central locking system
– From the outside 32– Principle 32
Central screen, refer to Con‐
trol Display 19
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 6
Changing wheels/tires 285
Chassis number, refer to En‐ gine compartment 288
Check Control 85
Children, transporting 61
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 62
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tems 61
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 61
Child safety locks 66
Child seat, mounting 61
Child seats, refer to Trans‐ porting children safely 61
Chrome parts, care 314
Cigarette lighter, connecting electrical devices 143
Cigarette lighter, refer to Lighter 143
Cigarette lighter socket 143
Circulation of air, refer to Re‐ circulated air mode 133
Cleaning, displays 315
Cleaning your BMW, refer to Care 312
Clock 79
Clock, 12h/24h mode 87
Closing
– From the inside 35– From the outside 32
Clothes hooks 149
Cockpit 12
Cold start, refer to Starting the engine 68
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Interior rearview mirror, auto‐matic dimming 59
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 141
Interior temperature, setting, automatic climate con‐
trol 130
Intermediate destina‐ tions 177
Internet page 6
Intersection, entering for navi‐ gation 171
iPod/iPhone 212
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 302
Jack, refer to Vehicle jack 302
Joystick, refer to Selector lever 76
Jump-starting 308
K
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 40
Keyless opening and closing, refer to Comfort Access 40
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 30
Key, refer to Integrated key/ remote control 30
Kickdown– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 75
Knocking control 270
L
Label, run-flat tire 286
Lamp and bulb replacement, lamp replacement 295
Lamps 90
Lamps, automatic headlamp control 90, 91
Lamps, High-beam Assis‐
tant 92
Lamps, parking lamps/low beams 90
Lamps, replacing, refer to Lamp and bulb replace‐
ment 295
Lane departure warning 102
Lane margin, warning 102
Language, changing on Con‐ trol Display 88
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer to Safety belts 54
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 162
LATCH child restraint fixing system 62
Leather, care 313
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 296
Length, refer to Dimen‐ sions 318
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 23
License plate lamps, replac‐ ing bulbs 298, 301
Light-alloy wheels, care 314
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 296
Lighter 143
Lighting– Instruments 94
Lighting, vehicle, refer to
Lamps 90
Light switch 90
Limit, refer to Speed limit 86
Load 160
Loading 160
Lock buttons, doors, refer to Locking 35
Locking
– From the inside 35– From the outside 33– Setting the confirmation
signals 33– Without remote control, re‐
fer to Comfort Access 40Locking the vehicle– From the inside 35– From the outside 32
Locks, doors, and win‐
dows 66
Longlife oils, alternative oil types 292
Longlife oils, refer to Ap‐ proved engine oils 291
Low beams 90
Low beams
– Automatic 91
Low beams, automatic 90
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 92
Lower back support, refer to Lumbar support 50
Lower tailgate 38
Low-sulfur diesel 270
Luggage compartment roller cover 145
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 162
Lumbar support 50
M
Main inspection, refer to Service requirements 83
Maintenance 293
Maintenance, refer to Service booklet
Maintenance, refer to Service requirements 83
Maintenance require‐ ments 293
Maintenance system BMW 293
Malfunction
– Door lock 34– Fuel filler flap 268
Malfunction of upper tail‐
gate 36
Malfunction, parking brake 71
Malfunction warnings, refer to Check Control 85
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