BMW 2007 X5 4.8i SAV Owner's Manual

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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.
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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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