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 deactivated accordingly.
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 passenger seat, see the safety notes and instructions under Children on the front passenger seat.
See also:
General information
The iDrive functions can be stored on the programmable
memory buttons and called up directly,
e.g., radio stations, navigation destinations,
phone numbers and entry points into the
menu.
The ...
General driving notes
Closing the trunk lid
Drive with the trunk lid closed
Only drive with the tailgate closed; otherwise,
in the event of an accident or braking or
evasive maneuvers, passengers or other road
use ...
Hiding Check Control messages
Press the computer button on the turn signal
lever.
▷ Some Check Control messages are displayed
continuously and are not cleared until
the malfunction is eliminated. If several
malfun ...