BMW 5 Series: LATCH child restraint fixing system
General information
LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Children.
Pay attention to the specifications and the operating and safety information from the child restraint system manufacturer when selecting, installing, and using LATCH child restraint fixing systems.
Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors
General information
The lower anchors may be used to attach the CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child and CRS weight of 65 lbs/30 kg when the child is restrained by the internal harnesses.
Safety information
Warning
If the LATCH child restraint fixing systems are not correctly engaged, the protective effect of the LATCH child restraint fixing system can be limited. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Make sure that the lower anchors are securely engaged and that the LATCH child restraint fixing system fits securely against the backrest.
Position
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The corresponding symbol
shows the mounts for the lower
LATCH anchors.
Seats equipped with lower anchors are marked with a pair, (2), of LATCH symbols.
For vehicles equipped with a middle seat: It is not recommended to use the inner lower anchors of standard outer LATCH positions to fasten a child restraint system on the middle seat. Use the vehicle safety belt instead for the middle seat.
Before installing LATCH child restraint fixing systems
Pull the safety belt away from the area of the child restraint system.
Assembly of LATCH child restraint fixing systems
1. Install child restraint system, see manufacturer's information.
2. Ensure that both LATCH anchors are properly connected.
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Child restraint systems
with tether strap
Safety information
Warning
If the upper retaining strap is incorrectly used
for the child restraint system, the protective effect
can be reduced. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that the upper r
Start/Stop button
Concept
Pressing the Start/Stop button
switches drive-ready state on or off.
Steptronic transmission: the
drive-ready state is switched on
when you depress the brake pedal while pressing
the Start/S
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Jump-starting
General information
If the battery is discharged, the engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle and
two jumper cables. Only use jumper cables with
fully insulated clamp handles.
Safety information
DANGER
Contact with live components can lead to an
electric shock. There is a risk of
Managing mobile devices
General information
After one-time pairing, the devices are automatically
recognized and reconnected when
standby state is switched on.
The data stored on the SIM card or in the
mobile phone is transferred to the vehicle after
recognition.
For some devices, certain settings are necessary,
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