yes another 720s question - child seats/airbag

[MMarkM]

First of all a really BIG thank you to everyone for all their help, feedback and input. It really helped me know what to look for in a car. I've pulled the plug on a 720s which will be delivered to me Friday morning. I went with a 2018 from a main dealer in the end for that little more peace of mind. My 5 year old loves the look of them, hadn't actually thought about taking him out in it but he is desperate to be picked up from school in it!

Question - is it possible to turn off passenger airbag so I can use a booster seat?

I'll post images when it arrives

[justin220]

I used to take my 4 year old out in my 540C in his booster seat all the time. Nursery runs were great fun.

From memory, I don't think the passenger air bag activates until there is over a certain weight in the passenger seat (40kg?!). Worth checking but I'd imagine the 720S would be similar

[Frankychops]

Great news! Which one?

[samoht]

Congratulations, I'm sure it'll be awesome

Sports Series Owners Manual said:

Occupant classification system - front
passenger’s seat
The system can determine if the passenger’s
seat is occupied using a capacitance mat
fitted in the seat base, and by checking the
seat belt buckle engagement on the
passenger’s seat belt. The system will
deactivate the passenger's front air bag for
children in child seats and unoccupied
passenger's seat ensuring air bag
deployment for adults.

I imagine the 720 is the same. So just make sure the 'passenger air bag deactivated' light in front of the interior mirror is on when your little one is seated, and it should be fine.

[MMarkM]

Frankychops said:

Great news! Which one?

This one

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202310042...

[Frankychops]

Lovely. What sort of deal did you get in the end?

[supersport]

samoht said:

Congratulations, I'm sure it'll be awesome

Sports Series Owners Manual said:

Occupant classification system - front
passenger’s seat
The system can determine if the passenger’s
seat is occupied using a capacitance mat
fitted in the seat base, and by checking the
seat belt buckle engagement on the
passenger’s seat belt. The system will
deactivate the passenger's front air bag for
children in child seats and unoccupied
passenger's seat ensuring air bag
deployment for adults.

I imagine the 720 is the same. So just make sure the 'passenger air bag deactivated' light in front of the interior mirror is on when your little one is seated, and it should be fine.

I've checked, it does say exactly the same.

You'll certainly know because of the air bag light.

[HIS LM]

Congratulations Mark you have bought a cracking car, a refreshing change from the timewasters who pontificate over the warranty covering the emptying of the ashtray and then disappear into the ether (return to school)

[gazm]

Congrats Mark, looks great - you wont be disappointed!

[964Cup]

Well played. You won't regret it.

The ad's gone, so post some pics if you get a chance.

One word of caution, though. If it's on Pirellis, especially if they are the original ones fitted when it was manufactured, be very very careful in this weather. Or get some Michelins.