Technical information
2 Essential information
3 Rescue & Recovery
4 Towing
Foreword
One of the main priorities of the products developed and realised by BMW is optimum safety under all conditions.
By taking an holistic view, the precisely-coordinated active and passive safety systems exceed the requirements set
down by law.
They also take into account the technical requirements for emergency crews. This approach also includes providing
specific information about how to work with the BMW restraint and safety systems as well as tips for using emergency
equipment.
This booklet is intended as a user guide for trained emergency crews. Knowledge of the function and operating
principle of the safety systems and vehicle characteristics is also needed.
For emergency crews, the foremost priority is to save the lives of persons who have been involved in accidents without
exposing the victims or themselves to additional danger.
This rescue manual contain information on how rapid and safe access to accident victims can be made easier.
We recommend using state-of-the-art emergency equipment as the materials and production engineering used in the
automotive industry are subject to ongoing developments.
This rescue manual was been drawn up in cooperation with the BMW fire brigade in Munich.
As a rule, this rescue manual is updated twice a year.
Additionally, model-specific emergency services cards with detailed information are available.
In addition, the country-specific rescue guidelines as well as the occupational health and safe guidelines are to be
observed.
The latest version can be found at https://oss.bmw.de/index.jsp.
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BMW fire brigade Munich
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Essential information
Both the medical and technical side of the emergency operation must be coordinated and the two aspects must
dovetail.
Medical aspects
The first thing is to gain access (support opening) to the (locked in or trapped) people. As with all other measures, the
patients should be treated with all due care.
All efforts should be made to avoid dragging people out. The casualties should initially be left in the vehicle if they and
emergency services are at no immediate risk.
Immediate life-saving measures and the initial examination (basic check) are usually carried out inside the damaged
vehicle. The medical treatment administered in the vehicle should be restricted to absolutely essential care. Depending
on the injured person's condition, this may however be very extensive. The emergency doctor or rescue personnel must
be provided with access to the injured person (support opening) so that immediate life-saving emergency measures can
be carried out. Depending on the pattern of injuries, persons who have been involved in accidents should essentially be
immobilised, i.e. provided with appropriate splinting before they are extracted from the vehicle (rescue opening). The
rescue opening should be of an adequate size and reflect the overall situation.
The casualties should receive continuous medical care during the technical stage of the rescue. As much of the technical
emergency work as possible should be prepared while medical treatment is being given.
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Exceptions which require a crash rescue.
Immediate risk from acute threat, e.g. fire or other accidents following the initial one
Medical reasons
Technical aspects
Identification of the vehicle type
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