BMW X5 xDrive35d 2009 - Manual (Page 134)

Practical interior accessories
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Installing
When installing, proceed in the opposite order
of removal.
1. Set the cargo bay cover into place on the
left and right sides.
2. Lift the back of the cover slightly and slide
forward until it snaps into the two side
brackets.
Expanding cargo bay
The rear seat backrest is divided. You can fold
down both sides separately in order to expand
the cargo bay.
BMW X6: before folding the rear seat
backrest forward or using the ski bag,
remove beverage containers from the cup
holder and close the cup holder.
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Reach into the recess and pull toward the front.
When you fold back the backrest, be sure
that the catch engages securely. The red
warning indicator disappears in the recess
when the catch is engaged. If it is not properly
engaged, transported cargo could enter the
passenger compartment during braking or eva-
sive maneuvers and endanger the vehicle occu-
pants.
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To ensure that the safety systems con-
tinue to provide optimized protection,
observe the safety belt information on
page
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Storage compartments in
cargo bay
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the fol-
lowing storage compartments are provided in
the cargo bay.
> Storage compartments behind the remov-
able side panels on the right and left side of
the cargo bay
* and under the floor panel
flap, storage compartment * right side of
cargo bay.
> Storage tray * under the floor panel flap,
capacity approx. 21 US gal/80 liter.
> Retaining straps * on the left and right side
panel for securing small objects.
> Hooks * , e.g. for hanging up shopping bags
or carrier bags on the left and right in the
cargo bay.
> Net * on the left side panel of the cargo bay
for smaller objects.
> Lashing rail with lashing eyes * . You can
secure heavy-duty cargo straps on the lash-
ing eyes.
They can be removed at the notches in the
rails. To move the lashing eyes, press the
button.
Read and comply with the information
enclosed with the heavy-duty cargo
straps. <
Floor panel flap
To access the onboard toolkit etc.
To open, swing up the flap by the handle, refer
to arrow.
The floor panel flap can be locked
* .
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