Cargo area, Practical interi or acc ess orie s – BMW X3 3.0i SAV 2006 User Manual

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Securing load

After loading, secure the ski bag and its con-
tents. Tension the retaining strap on the ten-
sioning buckle for this purpose.

Always secure the ski bag in this way.
If you fail to do so, it can endanger occu-

pants during braking or evasive maneuvers.

To store the ski bag, perform the above steps in
reverse order.

Inserting ski bag

The ski bag is located in the cargo area under
the floor cover.

Fold down the center armrest and pull off
the cover.

Remove the tray behind the cover with a
screwdriver by placing it against the indi-
cated location in the center of the tray.

Position the ski bag on the lower edge of the
opening, refer to arrow

1, then insert it, refer

to arrow

Removing ski bag

Pull the handle forward and remove the ski bag
upward.

Do not position cargo at the opening. If
you do, it can endanger the passengers

during braking or evasive maneuvers.

Cargo area

When loading, follow the instructions on
page

Enlarging cargo area

The rear backrest is split. You can fold down
both seats individually to enlarge the cargo
area.

Reach into the opening and pull forward, refer
to arrow.

Before folding down the rear backrest,
remove the cover caps for the LATCH

child-restraint fixing system

. Otherwise,

impressions can be left in the seat cushion.

When you fold back the backrest, be sure
that the catch engages securely. This

causes the red warning field in the recess to dis-
appear. Otherwise, cargo can be thrown into
the passenger compartment during braking or