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Originally Posted by Mister2
Bringing this thread back from the dead as my wife and I are expecting real soon. Was this issue ever resolved? I am really surprised that BMW would put that disclaimer in the manual. I called BMW NA and they told me to ask my local dealership. Both dealer and BMW NA do not seem to know the answer as to why the disclaimer is there. Part department said they do not sell BMW infant seats specific for an 04 X5 and he hasn't sold a BMW infant seat the whole time he has been there.
I double checked with my local fire dept and my baby seat is set right using the latch system. He had no idea what the disclaimer was referring to and has not seen anything like that.
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Scumbag Corporate Lawyers wrote that up (need to do something to justify their salaries) and convince BMW to add it to the owners manual as a CTA (Cover Thy Ass) move.
Perhaps they should add this warning in the next owner manual:
Driving or riding in a motor vehicle in which speed are inherently dangerous, and participation in these kinds of activities carry with it the risk of serious injury. People, and parents/guardians of children, must recognize and accept these risks, and take responsibility for avoiding them. BMW NA in no way accepts responsibility for the misuse of any of its products. It is highly recommended that drivers of all ages, and especially children, wear securely fastened, approved helmets. While many BMW products are intended for kids ages 1 and above, BMW, nor any of its principals, officers, employees or associates, does not recommend an age that parents can or should start their children participating in any activities why using the product. That is a decision that parents must make, with the possible help of their physician, and they must take sole responsibility for that decision.
Waiver that you must sign when you enroll your kids in skiing or snowboarding class, I just made some SMALL revisions.