General notes

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NB: Wait for 1 minute after disconnecting the battery terminals .

After disconnecting the battery terminals, 1 minute must be waited before starting work on the MRS safety system. The waiting period ensures that the capacitors with the energy reserve of the system are completely discharged. This prevents inadvertent triggering of airbags or seatbelt tensioners.

NB: Do not test components of the safety system with multimeters or other universal test devices .

Testing with a multimeter or other universal test tools can lead to accidental deployment and injuries. For system diagnosis, use only the BMW diagnosis system.

NB: Do not connect any electrical testers to the wiring harness of the multiple restraint system .

Do not connect any electrical test devices to the wiring harness of the multiple restraint system while the wiring harness is connected to a component of the safety system. Accidental activation and injury can occur. For system diagnosis, use only the BMW diagnosis system.

NB: Use only approved seat covers .

Do not fit seat covers, cushions or other objects on the front seats that have not been specially approved for seats with integrated side airbags. Do not hang articles of clothing, e.g. jackets, over the front seat backrests. This severely impairs or disables the airbag function.