Securing Cargo - BMW X3 Owner's Manual

Cargo net, FlexNet
The flexible cargo net is hooked into eyes and
secures the cargo in the cargo area. The storage
net can be attached to the following eyes:
▷ Lashing eyes on the rail system.
▷ Eyes on the cargo area wall.
The eyes are located on both sides of the cargo
area.

Securing cargo

▷ Smaller and lighter items: secure with re‐
taining straps or with a cargo net or draw
straps.
▷ Larger and heavy objects: secure with cargo
straps.
Cargo straps, cargo netting, retaining straps
or draw straps on the lashing eyes in the
cargo area.
Securing cargo
Always position and secure the cargo as
described above; otherwise, it can endanger the
car's occupants if sudden braking or swerving
becomes necessary.
Heavy or hard objects should not be carried
loose inside the car; otherwise, they could be
thrown around as a result of hard braking, sud‐
den swerves, etc., and endanger the occu‐
pants.◀
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