Selecting the correct place for transporting children

In principle, all seats in your vehicle, with the exception of the driver's seat, are suitable for installing universal child restraint systems for all age groups. Each group has its own system.

Children must ride in the rear

Children under 12 years of age and under 150 cm in height may only be transported on the rear seat using a suitable restraint system.

Otherwise, the risk of injury in an accident increases significantly.◄

As an exception – on the front passenger seat

If, contrary to recommendations, you still decide to install a child restraint system on the front passenger seat, be sure to deactivate (disable) the airbags on that side. A deploying airbag can cause serious injury to a child, even when a child restraint system is installed. Your BMW service center will be glad to advise you on this matter.◄

Seat height

Before installing a child restraint system on the front passenger seat, move the seat to its highest position so that the seat belt does not interfere. Do not lower the seat any further.

Backrest width

The seat back must be folded fully flat. After installing the child seat, do not use the memory function or the active seat back width adjustment:

risk of injury.◄

1. After unlocking the vehicle, sit in the front passenger seat and close the door.
2. Fold the seat back fully flat.
3. Deactivate the active seat back width adjustment.
4. Install the child seat.