BMW 525i Owner's Manual page 55

Sports Wagon:
The tether strap must be routed through
between the rear seat back and the cargo area
cover.
LATCH child-restraint fixing system
LATCH: Lower Anchor and Tethers for CHil-
dren.
The rear outer sitting positions are provided
with anchors for a LATCH child-restraint fixing
system.
To attach a child-restraint system with
the LATCH system, follow the operating
and safety instructions of the child-restraint
system manufacturer.<
Access to anchorage points on rear
seat without through-loading system
The illustration shows the left rear seat as an
example.
The anchorage points for the LATCH child-
restraint fixing system are located underneath
the identifying symbol.
Before attaching the LATCH child-restraint fix-
ing system, pull the belt out of the region of the
child-restraint fixing system.
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Access to anchorage points on rear
seat with through-loading system
The illustration shows the right rear seat as an
example.
The anchorage points for the LATCH child-
restraint fixing system are located behind the
indicated protective caps.
Before attaching the child-restraint fixing sys-
tem, remove the LATCH protective caps and
pull the belt away from the region of the child-
restraint fixing.
On trips
If the rear is equipped with side airbags,
make sure that children do not lean out of
the child's seat towards the door panels. Other-
wise severe injuries can be caused if the side
airbags are triggered.<
Child-safety locks for rear doors
Slide down the safety lever on the rear doors:
the door can now be opened from the outside
only.