Convertible: rollover protection system – BMW 2012 3 Series M3 Сoupe User Manual

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In the event of a fault in the airbag system,
have it checked without delay; otherwise,

there is the risk that the system will not function
as intended even if a sufficiently severe acci-
dent occurs.

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Convertible: rollover

protection system

The rollover protection system is activated
automatically in the event of an accident, a crit-
ical driving situation, an extreme tilt in the car's
longitudinal axis or upon loss of ground contact.
The protection bars behind the rear head
restraints deploy within fractions of a second.
As a supplementary system to the reinforced
windshield frame, the rollover protection sys-
tem ensures that the necessary headroom is
maintained for all vehicle occupants.

Always keep the area of movement of the
rollover protection system clear.

In minor accidents, you are protected by the
fastened safety belt and, depending on acci-
dent severity, by the safety belt tensioner and
multi-phase airbag retention system.

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Resetting

If the rollover protection system was not
impacted after being automatically activated, it
can be reset by lowering the protection bars to
their original positions. This does not require
tools.

1.

Push the locking lever to one side and hold
it there.

2.

Push the protection bar halfway down from
above.

3.

Release the locking lever.

4.

Push the protection bar down until it snaps
into place.

5.

Repeat the procedure for the other protec-
tion bar.

Have the rollover protection system checked
after an unexpected activation.

Never move the retractable hardtop when
the rollover protection system is in the

activated position.
Do not make any modifications to the individual
components of the rollover protection system
or its cabling.
Work on the rollover protection system should
be performed only by your BMW center.
Incorrectly performed work on the system may
lead to system failure or incorrect operation.
To check the system and ensure flawless long-
term operation, always observe the service
intervals, refer to page

87

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