Protective function

To avoid endangering yourself, observe the adjustment instructions.◄

The front airbags protect the driver and front passenger in a frontal collision where the seat belts alone would not provide sufficient protection.

The head and side airbags provide protection in a side impact. The side airbag supports the occupant's chest area from the side. The head airbag protects the head.

Airbags do not deploy in every collision.

For example, they do not deploy in minor accidents, and sometimes not in rollovers or rear-end impacts.

Do not cover, wrap or otherwise modify the airbag covers. Do not attempt to remove the airbag system yourself. Never make any changes to the wiring of the system or its individual components. This also applies to the padding of the steering wheel, instrument panel, side trim, doors, roof side rails and headliner edges. Do not remove the steering wheel yourself. Do not touch individual components of the system immediately after deployment. There is a risk of burns.

Have the airbag system checked, repaired, removed and deactivated, and the gas generators disposed of, only by a BMW service center. Improper handling may cause the system to fail or deploy unintentionally, which may result in injury.◄