BMW 3 Series 2020-2023 Before installing LATCH Child Restraint Fixing User Manual
Before installing LATCH Child Restraint Fixing Systems
Pull the safety belt away from the area of the child seat mountings.
Assembly of LATCH child restraint fixing systems
- Install child restraint system, see manufacturer’s information.
- Ensure that both LATCH anchors are properly engaged.
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 is reduced. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the upper retaining strap does not run over sharp edges and is not twisted as it passes the upper anchor.
Warning
If the rear backrest is not locked, the protective effect of the child restraint system is limited or there is none. In certain situations, for instance braking maneuvers or in case of an accident, the rear backrest can fold forward. There is a risk of injury or danger to life. Make sure that the rear backrests are locked.
Warning
The attachment points for child restraint systems in the vehicle are intended for attaching child restraint systems only. When other objects are mounted, the attachment points can be damaged. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Attach only child restraint systems at the corresponding attachment points.
Attachment points
Routing the retaining strap
- Driving direction
- Head restraint
- Hook for upper retaining strap
- Attachment point
- Rear shelf
- Seat backrest
- Upper retaining strap
Attaching the upper retaining strap to the attachment point
- Open the attachment point cover.
- Raise the head restraint.
- Guide the upper retaining strap between the supports or along both sides of the head restraint to the attachment point.
For the middle seat, guide it over or along both sides of the head restraint to the attachment point where applicable. - Hook the hook of the retaining strap to the attachment point.
- Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it down.
- Lower and engage head restraints as needed.
Locking the doors and windows in the rear
General information
In certain situations it may be advisable to secure the rear doors and windows, for instance when transporting children.
Doors
Unlock or lock the safety switch on the rear doors with the integrated key.
The door can now be opened from the outside only.
Safety switch for the rear
Press the button on the driver’s door.
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed.
Principle
Pressing the Start/Stop button switches the 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/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button again switches the drive-ready state back off and the standby state is switched back on.
Additional information:
Driving away
- Turn on drive readiness.
- Apply for gear position.
- Release the parking brake.
- Drive away.
Auto Start/Stop function
Principle
The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel. The system switches off the engine during a stop, for instance in a traffic jam or at traffic lights. The drive-ready state remains switched on. The engine starts automatically for driving off.
Additional information:
Coasting, refer to page 311.
General information
After each engine starts using the Start/Stop button, the Auto Start/Stop function is ready. The function is activated from speeds of approx.
3 mph/5 km/h.
Depending on the selected driving mode, the system is automatically activated or deactivated.
Engine stop
Functional requirements
Steptronic transmission
The engine is switched off automatically during a stop under the following conditions:
- The selector lever is in selector lever position D.
- The brake pedal remains depressed while the vehicle is stationary or the vehicle is held by Automatic Hold.
- The driver’s safety belt is buckled or the driver’s door is closed.
Steptronic transmission: manual engine stop
If the engine was not switched off automatically when the vehicle stopped, the engine can be switched off manually:
- Depress the brake pedal forcefully again from the current pedal position.
- Engage selector lever position P.
When all functional preconditions are fulfilled, the engine switches off.
Air conditioning system when the engine is switched off
The airflow from the air conditioning system is reduced when the engine is switched off.
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Reference Links
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