BMW 2 Series Owner's Handbook Manual page 172

CONTROLS
Activating the front passenger
airbag
1. Insert the key and press inwards where
necessary.
2. With the key pressed inwards, turn the
switch to the ON position as far as it will go.
Once the stop position has been reached,
remove the key.
3. Make sure that the key switch is in the end
position so that the airbag is activated.
The front passenger airbag is reactivated and
deploys in appropriate situations.
Front passenger airbag indicator
light
The indicator light for the front passenger air-
bag in the headliner shows the operating sta-
tus of the front passenger airbag.
After switching on standby state, the light illu-
minates briefly and then shows whether the
airbag is activated or deactivated.
Display Function
When the front passenger air-
bag is activated, the indicator
light illuminates for approx. 1
minute and then goes out.
When the front passenger air-
bag is deactivated, the indica-
tor light remains illuminated.
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Check the status of the indicator light before
and also while driving when the front passen-
ger seat is occupied.
Active pedestrian protection
Principle
The active pedestrian protection raises the
bonnet if the front of the vehicle collides with
a pedestrian.
General
When triggered, the pedestrian protection cre-
ates deformation space underneath the bon-
net in readiness for the subsequent head
impact. Sensors underneath the bumper are
used for detection.
The system's gas pressure springs are only
approved for a certain period of time. Check
the gas pressure springs during maintenance
and replace them as necessary.
Safety information
WARNING
The system may trigger inadvertently if con-
tact is made with individual components of
the hinges and bonnet locks. There is a dan-
ger of injury or material damage. Do not
touch individual components of the hinges
and bonnet locks.
WARNING
Modifications to the pedestrian protection
can lead to a failure, a malfunction or acci-
dental triggering of the pedestrian protection
system. There is a danger of injury or danger
to life. Do not modify the pedestrian protec-
tion, its individual components or its wiring.
Do not dismantle the system.