Airbags; Vehicle Storage - BMW 528I Owner's Manual

Airbags

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1 Front airbags for driver and
passenger
2 Side impact Head Protection System
(front)
3 Side airbags (front and rear
Important safety notices
Do not attempt to remove the gas
generators of the airbag restraint
system from the vehicle. Have testing
and service procedures performed by
specially-qualified technicians only. In
the event of a malfunction, deactivation,
or triggered actuation (as a response to
an accident) of the airbag restraint sys-
tem, consult your authorized BMW cen-
ter for repairs or service operations.
Modifications may not be made on ei-
ther the wiring or the individual compo-
nents in the airbag system. These in-
clude the padded steering wheel hub,
the instrument panel, the side trim pan-
els of the front or rear doors and the
roof pillars or the sides of the headliner.
Never apply adhesive materials to these
components or cover or modify them in
any way. Do not attempt to remove or
dismantle the steering wheel.
To ensure compliance with official
safety regulations, entrust disposal of
airbag generators to an authorized
BMW center.
Unprofessional attempts to service the
system could lead to failure in an emer-
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gency or undesired airbag activation,
either of which could result in personal
injury.<

Vehicle storage

Consult your BMW center regarding the
required special procedures if you in-
tend to store the vehicle for longer than
three months.
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