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BMW 5 Series: Actuators

BMW 5 Series G30 2016-2025 Training Manual / Passive Safety Systems / System Components / Actuators

Overview

The following actuators are installed in the G30:

  • Two-stage driver's airbag
  • Two-stage front passenger airbag
  • Knee airbag on front left and right
  • Head airbag on left and right
  • Side airbag on front left and right
  • Reel pretensioner with adaptive force limiter
  • Safety battery terminal

In addition, the following indicator lights inform the vehicle occupants about the condition of the safety systems:

  • Airbag indicator light
  • Seat belt warning light for driver and passenger
  • Seat belt warning light, rear passenger compartment
  • Indicator lamp for front passenger airbag deactivation

The familiar three-point seat belts are used as the seat belt systems for all seats in the G30.

System Components
G30 Seat belt

  1. Seat belt buckle
  2. Belt tensioner

Driver's airbag

A two-stage airbag is installed, which can be used to activate the stages at short or long time differences, depending on the severity of the crash detected and taking into consideration the seat position.

In addition, the driver's airbag features an active vent valve.

System Components
G30 Driver's airbag

  1. Ignition module, level 1
  2. Ignition module, level 2

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