Buckling the belt

Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle.
Tensioning the safety belt automatically
After the belt is buckled and the door is closed, the belt is tightened once automatically.
Unbuckling the belt
1. Hold the belt firmly.
2. Press the red button in the belt buckle.
3. Guide the belt back into its reel.
Safety belt reminder for the driver's and front passenger seat
The indicator lamp
flashes or lights up
and a signal sounds. Make sure that the
safety belts are positioned correctly.
The safety belt reminder is active at speeds
above approx. 5 mph/8 km/h. It can also be activated
if objects are placed on the front passenger
seat.
Safety mode
In critical situations, e.g., during full brake application, the front safety belts tighten automatically.
If the situation passes without an accident occurring, the belt tension relaxes.
If the belt tension does not loosen automatically, stop the vehicle and unbuckle the belt using the red button in the buckle. Fasten the belt before continuing on your trip.
Damage to safety belts
In the case of strain caused by accidents or damage:
Have the safety belts, including the safety belt tensioners, replaced and have the belt anchors checked.
Checking and replacing safety belts
Have the work performed only by your service center; otherwise, it cannot be ensured that this safety feature will function properly.
See also:
What to do if...
Information on suitable mobile phones
The mobile phone could not be paired or connected.
▷ Is Bluetooth activated in the vehicle and on
the mobile phone? Activate Bluetooth on
the vehicle ...
Priority options
The driver has priority
The source selected via iDrive in the front is
output on the vehicle loudspeakers and can
be selected but not operated from the rear.
Other audio or video sources ...
Snow chains
Fine-link snow chains
Only certain types of fine-link snow chains have
been tested by the manufacturer of your vehicle,
classified as road-safe and recommended.
Consult your service center for m ...
