Belt hand-over

Coupes have larger doors. In that the B-pillar is further towards the rear, it is not as easy to reach the belts as in Sedans.

When fastening the seat belt, unergonomic twisting of the body would be necessary. In surveys in the USA, this led to negative assessments by customers.

BMW is using a belt hand-over as series standard for the first time on the E92.

Advantage: more convenient reaching for the belt.

The belt hand-over on the passenger's side is only activated if the seat is occupied.

This function logic is a competitive advantage.

When retracted, the belt hand-over is integrated in the side trim panel and invisible. It fits harmoniously into the design of the passenger compartment. The belt hand-over consists of the following components:

Fig 1: Identifying Belt Hand-Over Components

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

The belt hand-over moves out to a maximum of 350 mm. Extension and retraction take less than 2 seconds.