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Safety
Play it safe.
New details underline the sophistication of the BMW X SAV design. Wider air intake grilles, the eye-catching "trident" shape of the powerdome, the restyled headlights - all speak volumes about the dynamic performance delivered by the X SAV. They are the visible expression of the driving pleasure you can expect from this ground-breaking Sports Activity Vehicle.

Xenon Headlights.
The xenon headlights for high and low beam illumination also possess dynamic beam width control, providing the driver of the BMW X SAV with the very best view of the road ahead regardless of the weather. Use of xenon technology ensures that the headlights are over twice as bright as conventional halogen headlights. In addition, the automatic height regulation counteracts heavy loads by tilting the lights upwards, reducing glare for other motorists.
Restraint System.
In the event of an accident, every element of the seat safety system springs into action to protect the occupants of the X SAV. The safety belts are fitted with force limiters and tensioners: these possess an electronically controlled pyrotechnic charge and, once triggered, the tensioner tightens seatbelts in a fraction of a second for greater restraint. The seatbelts also prevent "submarining", when passengers slide abruptly underneath the lap strap in an impact. In the rear of the BMW X SAV, three headrests - the outer two are adjustable - and three automatic seatbelts ensure that back-seat passengers are fully protected as well

Adaptive Headlights
Shedding light around bends: Adaptive Headlights possess electomechanical motors which swivel the headlight cup in the direction you are turning. This responsive system ensures that the high- and dipped-beam xenon headlights provide optimum illumination for driving at night or in poor visibility. Sensors register current curve angle, yaw rate and vehicle speed to judge the perfect angle, which can be anything up to 15 degrees from the longitudinal axis of your X SAV.
Airbags.
Airbags are another aspect of the X SAV comprehensive safety programme. The protection afforded by driver and front passenger airbags is agumented by side airbags for those in the front. These side airbags are available as an optional extra for the rear, while head airbags are standard on all seats. BMW's Impact Depending System inflates only the airbags for seats which are occupied: these are inflated to the correct degree for maximum safety
   
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