BMW X5 3.0si SAV 2007 - Manual (Page 56)

Transporting child
ren safely
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When using the cargo bay cover, the upper
retaining strap must be routed between the rear
backrest and the cargo bay cover.
Mounting tether strap on 2nd row seats
On outer seats:
1. Slide the head restraint upward.
2. Guide the upper retaining strap between
the head restraint brackets.
3. Hook in the upper retaining strap on the
mounting point with the hook.
4. Slide the head restraint into the bottom
position.
5. Pull upper retaining strap taut.
On center seat with equipment with two rows of
seats:
1. Fold the center armrest somewhat toward
the front.
2. Guide the upper retaining strap through the
opening in the center armrest.
3. Fold back and engage the center armrest.
4. Hook in the upper retaining strap at the
mounting point.
5. Pull the upper retaining strap taut.
On center seat with equipment with three rows
of seats:
1. Slide head restraint upward.
2. Guide the upper retaining strap between
the head restraint brackets.
3. Hook in the upper retaining strap on the
mounting point with the hook.
4. Slide the head restraint into the bottom
position.
5. Pull the upper retaining strap taut.
LATCH child restraint fixing system
LATCH: Lower Anchor and Tethers for CHil-
dren.
To attach and use a LATCH child restraint
system, follow the operating and safety
instructions of the system manufacturer. <
Before attaching the LATCH child's seat, pull
the belt away from the region of the child
restraint fixing system.
Access to brackets
The anchor points for the LATCH anchors are
located at the positions indicated by arrows in
the gap between the seat and the backrest.
Make sure that both lower LATCH anchor
fittings are properly engaged and the
child restraint system firmly contacts the back-
rest.
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