We have a friend who just bought a new X3. He asked if there was a way to turn off the rear side impact air bags. We own 2 X3s and did not get that add on and I do not see anything about turning off air bags in my manual.

The dealer here in NJ said he wold have to bring it into the dealership to turn off the air bags. It all sounds very strange if you ask me. First, wanting to turn off something you asked for and second, having the dealer say only they can do it.

Does anyone have knowledge about X3 air bags and how they 'might' be able to turn them off?

Thanks in advance