BMW X5: LATCH child seat mountings
General information
LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Children.
Pay attention to the specifications and the operating and safety information from the child restraint system manufacturer when selecting, installing, and using LATCH child restraint fixing systems.
Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors
General information
The lower anchors may be used to attach the CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child and CRS weight of 65 lbs/30 kg when the child is restrained by the internal harnesses.
Safety information
Warning
If the LATCH child restraint fixing systems are not correctly engaged, the protective effect of the LATCH child restraint fixing system is limited.
There is a risk of injury or danger to life.
Make sure that the lower mountings are securely engaged and that the LATCH child restraint fixing system fits securely against the backrest.
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.
Position
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The corresponding icon shows
the mounts for the lower
LATCH anchors.
Seats equipped with lower mountings are marked with a pair, (2), of LATCH symbols.
For vehicles equipped with a middle seat: It is not recommended to use the inner lower mountings of standard outer LATCH positions to fasten a child restraint system on the middle seat. Use the vehicle safety belt instead for the middle seat.
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
1. Install child restraint system, see manufacturer's information.
2. Ensure that both LATCH anchors are properly engaged.
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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 retain
Start/Stop button
Principle
Pressing the Start/Stop button
switches drive-ready state on or
off.
Drive readiness is switched on
when you depress the brake
pedal while pressing the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Star
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Rear Light Cluster
REPLACING SOCKET HOUSING FOR LEFT OR RIGHT REAR LIGHT
WARNING: Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior
lights).
Rear light in side panel:
Remove flap in luggage compartment trim panel.
Turn socket housing and pull out of rear light.
NOTE:
Bulb, adaptive brake light
Bulb, reversin
Manual Emergency Release Of Transmission Lock
In the event of a power supply interruption, e.g. flat battery or electrical
fault, the transmission lock must be
manually released, otherwise the wheel will be locked and the vehicle cannot be
moved.
IMPORTANT: Secure vehicle against rolling, e.g. with chocks.
Press the brake pedal when manually
