BMW X5 M Owner's Manual page 69

LATCH child restraint system
LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Chil‐
dren.
Note
Follow manufacturer's information for
LATCH child restraint systems
To mount and use the LATCH child restraint
systems, observe the operating and safety in‐
formation from the system manufacturer; oth‐
erwise, the level of protection may be re‐
duced.◀
Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors
The lower anchors may be used to attach the
CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child
and CRS weight of 65 lb/30 kg when the child
is restrained by the internal harnesses.
Properly engage the lower LATCH an‐
chors
Make sure that the lower LATCH anchors have
properly engaged and that the child restraint
system is resting snugly against the backrest;
otherwise, the degree of protection may be re‐
duced.◀
Before mounting the LATCH child restraint
system, pull the belt away from the child re‐
straint system.
The corresponding symbol shows the
mounts for the lower LATCH anchors.
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Transporting children safely
Position
BMW X5 M:
Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are lo‐
cated in the gap between the seat and back‐
rest.
BMW X6 M:
Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are lo‐
cated behind the seat cover between the back‐
rest and the seat cushion.
Open the zipper to access the anchors.
Assembly of LATCH child restraint
systems
1. Mount the child restraint system; refer to
the user's manual of the system.
2. Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop‐
erly connected.
Controls
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