The three-point seat-integrated safety belt system offers excel-
lent protection, with optimum belt geometry at all four seats.
In a side impact, large seat-integrated side airbags are designed
to help protect the upper body and head.
EVEN WITH THE TOP DOWN, BMW HAS YOU COVERED.
The 1 Series Convertible is equipped with BMW’s Advanced Safety System. Its highly accurate sensors react immediately to parameters such
as vehicle angle, longitudinal and lateral acceleration, or loss of ground contact. This data is evaluated by high-speed electronic processors,
which can then determine the best deployment strategy for the many safety restraints throughout the vehicle. These include airbags and rollover
bars that spring up from behind the rear-seat headrests. Even the pedals move away from the driver’s feet in a frontal collision, for optimum
protection. Together with the reinforced windshield, door reinforcing bars and the remarkably strong body, they combine to form a reassuring
occupant safety zone.
In addition to large-volume frontal airbags, the 1 Series Convertible has side-impact airbags integrated into the front seats. These are designed
to help protect both the head and thorax of the driver and front passenger. In case of a severe collision, the Battery Safety Terminal disconnects
the starter cable from the battery in milliseconds, reducing the risk of an electrical fire. Headlights flash, interior lights come on and the doors
automatically unlock to assist emergency aid, as well. Additionally, 1 Series models equipped with optional BMW Assist™
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will automatically
transmit their location to a response specialist, who will coordinate any needed emergency help, for your added peace of mind.
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For details on BMW Assist Safety and Convenience Services, visit bmwassist.com.
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Rollover bars are integrated behind the rear headrests, but they
are invisible under normal conditions.
In the event of a rollover, sensors ensure that the rollover bars
are deployed within fractions of a second.
