BMW 5 Series Grand Turismo 2013 Owner's Manual page 65

Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors
Correctly engage the lower LATCH an‐
chors
Make sure that the lower LATCH anchors have
properly engaged and that the child restraint fix‐
ing system is resting snugly against the back‐
rest; otherwise, the degree of protection offered
may be reduced.◀
Before mounting the LATCH child restraint fix‐
ing system, pull the belt away from the child re‐
straint fixing system.
Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are lo‐
cated behind the seat cover between the back‐
rest and the seat cushion at the marked loca‐
tions.
Exposing the lower LATCH anchors
1. Reach between the seat cushion and the
backrest.
2. Detach the seat cover from the Velcro® fas‐
tener.
3. Pull the seat cover forward.
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Transporting children safely
Mounting LATCH child restraint fixing
systems
1. Move the seat to its rearmost position.
2. For better accessibility, tilt the backrest
back slightly.
3. Fold the leather cover on the seat forward.
4. Mount the child restraint fixing system; refer
to the operating instructions of the system.
5. Make sure that both lower LATCH anchors
have properly engaged and that the child re‐
straint fixing system is resting snugly
against the backrest.
6. After mounting the system, move the back‐
rest back up slightly so that the child re‐
straint fixing system rests against the back‐
rest.
Mounting LATCH child restraint fixing
systems on power rear seats
1. Before mounting, adjust the seats to their
basic position, refer to page 55.
2. Mount the child restraint fixing system; refer
to the operating instructions of the system.
3. Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop‐
erly connected.
Child restraint fixing system with a
tether strap
Mounting points
Depending on the vehicle equipment, there are
two outer or three mounting points for child re‐
straint fixing systems with a tether strap.
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