BMW X5 xDrive35d 2009 User Manual
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Adaptive fixing system*
The adaptive fixing system is used to divide up
the cargo bay. It consists of two brackets with a
telescopic rail and retaining straps. These are
guided into the two rails on the cargo bay floor.
Before using the adaptive fixing system,
fold up and lock the rear seat backrest;
otherwise, the cargo could be thrown into the
vehicle interior in an accident.
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1 Brackets
2 Telescopic rail
3 Notch in the cargo bay rail
Mounting brackets
The two brackets are connected with a tele-
scopic rail.
1.
Insert the brackets at the respective notch
in the rail on the cargo bay floor.
2.
Press down the brackets to push them into
the desired position.
3.
Check the firm seating of the brackets.
They must be clearly heard to engage.
Do not lay cargo on the brackets, as oth-
erwise they could be unlocked.
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Dividing up cargo bay
You can position the cargo as follows:
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between the rear seat backrest and the
telescopic rail
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between the telescopic rail and the retain-
ing strap
Positioning cargo between telescopic rail and
retaining strap:
1.
Lay the cargo on the telescopic rail. Press
the button, arrow
1, and route the retaining
strap around the cargo, arrow
2.
2.
Hook the retaining strap into the mount
3
on the telescopic rail.
3.
Press the button of the bracket, arrow
1.
The retaining strap is tensioned.
You can also hook both retaining straps
into each other.
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When you are finished using the adaptive fixing
system, unhook the retaining strap and guide it
back into the bracket in order to prevent dam-
age and injury.
Then slide the fastening system toward the
front in order to permit the best possible use of
the cargo bay.
Removing brackets
Press down the brackets, slide them up to the
notches of the rails and remove them.
Depending on your vehicle's equipment pack-
age, you can store the adaptive fixing system
under the floor panel in the cargo bay.
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