BMW 2 Series Owner's Handbook Manual page 104

CONTROLS
WARNING
If the rear seat backrest is not locked, the
protective effect of the middle seat belt is not
ensured. There is a danger of injury or dan-
ger to life. Lock the wider rear seat backrest
when using the middle seat belt.
WARNING
The protective effect of the seat belts may be
restricted or may even fail completely in the
following situations:
▷ If the seat belts or seat belt buckles are
damaged, dirty or have been modified in
another way.
▷ The seat belt tensioners or belt retrac-
tors have been modified.
Seat belts can be damaged in an accident
without the damage necessarily being appa-
rent. There is a danger of injury or danger
to life. Do not modify seat belts, seat belt
buckles, seat belt tensioners, belt retractors
and belt anchor points and ensure that they
are kept clean. After an accident, have the
seat belts inspected at a Service Partner of
the manufacturer or another qualified Service
Partner or a specialist workshop.
Correct seat belt use
▷ Place the seat belt tightly over the pelvis
and shoulder, close to the body and without
twisting.
▷ Make sure that the seat belt is positioned
low at the hips in the area of the pelvis. The
seat belt must not press on the abdomen.
▷ The seat belt must not be allowed to rub
against sharp edges, be routed over solid
or breakable objects or be trapped.
▷ Avoid wearing bulky clothing.
▷ Keep the seat belt taut by occasionally pull-
ing upwards on the upper body area.
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Setting for automatic retracting seat
belts
▷ Draw the seat belt tongue attached to the
seat belt across the body and press it into
the seat belt buckle until a 'click' is heard.
▷ Adjustment of the belt length is very im-
portant. To adjust the lap belt and check
whether the seat belt buckle has locked
correctly, pull upwards on the shoulder
strap until the lap belt fits tightly.
▷ The length of the diagonal shoulder strap
adjusts itself automatically to allow free-
dom of movement.
▷ To release the seat belt, press the button
on the seat belt buckle.
Fastening the seat belt
1. When fastening the seat belt, guide it
slowly over the shoulder and pelvis.
2. Insert the seat belt tongue in the seat belt
buckle. The seat belt buckle must be heard
to engage.
Unfastening the seat belt
1. Hold the seat belt firmly.
2. Press the red button on the seat belt
buckle.
3. Guide the seat belt back up to the auto-
matic reel.