BMW X3 2018 Owners Manual

Center
armrest
Front
General
information
A storage compartment is located in the center armrest between the seats.
Opening
Press button.
Closing Press cover down until it engages.
Cup
holders Safety
information WARNING
Unsuitable containers in the cup holder
and hot beverages can damage the cup holder and increase the risk of injury in the event of anaccident. There is a risk of injury or risk ofdamage to property. Use light-weight, unj
breakable, and sealable containers. Do not transport hot beverages. Do not force objectsinto the cup holder.'

2.Press button.
ClosingPress both covers inward back against eachother.
Clothes
hooks Safety
information WARNING
Clothing articles on the clothes hooks
can obstruct the view while driving. There is a
risk of an accident. When suspending clothing
articles from the clothes hooks, ensure that they will not obstruct the driver's view.'

Cargo
areaVehicle
features
and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
Loading
Safety
information WARNING
High gross weight can overheat the tires,
damage them internally and cause a sudden drop in tire inflation pressure. Driving characjteristics may be negatively impacted, reducing
lane stability, lengthening the braking distanj ces and changing the steering response.
There is a risk of an accident. Pay attention to the permitted load capacity of the tires and
never exceed the permitted gross weight.'

Load
The maximum load is the sum of the weight of
the occupants and the cargo.
The greater the weight of the occupants, the less cargo that can be transported.
Stowing
and
securing
cargo
'yCover sharp edges and corners on the
cargo.'yHeavy cargo: stow as far forward as possij
ble, directly behind and at the bottom of
the rear passenger seat backrests.'yVery heavy cargo: stow as far forward as
possible, directly behind and at the bottom
of the rear passenger seat backrests.
When the rear seat is not occupied, secure
each of the outer safety belts in the oppoj
site buckle.'yIf necessary, fold down the rear backrests to stow cargo.'yDo not stack cargo above the top edge of
the backrests.'ySmaller and lighter cargo: secure with ratchet straps or with a cargo net or draw
straps.'yLarger and heavy cargo: secure with cargo
straps.Lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area
General
information Attach load securing aids, such as lashingstraps, retaining straps, draw straps or cargo
nets, to the lashing eyes in the cargo area.
Fixed
lashing
eyes
There are four lashing eyes in the cargo area for securing cargo.
The front lashing eyes are located under covj
ers.
Movable
lashing
eyes
To secure the cargo there are additional movaj
ble lashing eyes in the cargo area.
The lashing eyes may be located underneath the cargo floor panel. The lashing eyes can beinserted into the openings in the rails.
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To slide the lashing eyes, press the button, arj
row 1. Make sure that the lashing eyes latch at
the new position.
Storage
compartments
in
the
cargo
area
Multi-function
hook
General
information
A multi-function hook is located on the left or right side in the cargo area.
Safety
information WARNING
Improper use of the multi-function hooks
can lead to a risk of objects flying about during
braking and evasive maneuvers, for example.
There is a risk of injury and risk of damage to
property. Only hang lightweight objects,
such as shopping bags, from the multi-funcj
tion hooks. Only transport heavy luggage in
the cargo area if it has been appropriately sej
cured.'

3.Fold down the multi-function hook, refer to
page 235.4.Lower the cargo floor panel, arrow 1, until it
is resting on the multi-function hook, arj row 2.
Retaining
strap
A retaining strap is available on the left side
trim for fastening small objects.
Net Small objects can be stowed in the net on theleft side.
Left
side
storage
compartment
General
information
A storage compartment is located on the left side in the cargo area.
Opening
Pull the handle.
Storage
compartment
on
the
right
side
General
information
Depending on the vehicle equipment, a storj
age compartment is located on the right side.
Opening
Pull the handle.
Storage
compartment
below
cargo
floor
panel
General
information
There is a storage compartment under the
cargo floor panel.
Fold up the cargo floor panel.
Enlarging
the
cargo
area
Concept The cargo area can be enlarged by folding
down the rear seat backrest.
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General
information
The rear seat backrest is divided at a ratio of
40m20m40. The side rear seat backrests and
the center section can be folded down sepaj
rately.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the rear seat backrests can be folded down from the
rear or from the cargo area.
Safety
information WARNING
Danger of jamming with folding down the
backrests. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Make sure that the area ofmovement of the rear backrest and the of thehead restraint is clear prior to folding down.'

Fold
down
the
center
section1.Fold down the center head restraint.2.Press the switch and pull the center secj
tion forward.
Cargo
cover
Safety
information WARNING
Loose objects or devices with a cable
connection to the vehicle, for instance mobile phones, can be thrown into the car's interiorwhile driving, for instance in the event of an acj
cident or during braking and evasive maneuj
vers. There is a risk of injury. Secure loose obj
jects or devices with a cable connection to the vehicle in the car's interior.'

With
the
rear
seat
backrest
folded
down1.Fold down the rear seat backrests, refer to page 236.2.Open the front lids up on the roof frame
until they engage.3.Insert each of the two top retaining pins ofthe cargo area partition net into the recepj
tacles until they reach the stop, arrow 1, and push them forward.4.Attach the cargo area partition net with the
lower two hooks into the two eyes on the folded-down rear seat backrest, arrows 2.
You may need to lift the rear seat backrests
slightly in order to do this.With
the
rear
seat
backrest
upright1.Remove the cargo cover, refer to
page 238.2.Open the rear lids up on the roof frame unj
til they engage.3.Insert each of the two top retaining pins ofthe cargo area partition net into the recepj
tacles until they reach the stop, arrow 1, and push them forward.4.Attach the cargo area partition net with the
upper two hooks into the two eyes on the
rear seat backrest, arrows 2.
Ski
and
snowboard
bag
The ski and snowboard bag is contained in a
protective jacket in the cargo area.
Follow the installation and owner's manual inj
cluded in the protective jacket.
If equipped with emergency wheel: remove the
emergency wheel from the vehicle to mount
the ski and snowboard bag.
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