BMW X3 xDrive20i 2013 Owner's Handbook Manual page 56

Controls
Brackets for lower ISOFIX anchors
Properly engage the lower ISOFIX an‐
chors
Make sure that the lower ISOFIX anchors are
correctly locked in place and that the child re‐
straint system is seated firmly against the back‐
rest, as otherwise the protective effect can be
diminished.◀
Before fitting ISOFIX child restraints, pull the
belt away from the area of the child seat mount‐
ings.
The brackets for the lower ISOFIX anchors are
located in the gap between the seat and back‐
rest.
Fitting ISOFIX child restraint systems
1. Fit the child restraint system, see instruc‐
tions of the system.
2. Make sure that both ISOFIX anchors have
snapped into place.
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Upper ISOFIX retaining strap
Mounting points
There are two mounting points for the upper re‐
taining strap of ISOFIX child restraints.
ISOFIX securing eyelets
Only use the fastening eyes of the upper
ISOFIX holding belt for fastening child restraint
systems, otherwise the fastening points may be
damaged.◀
Guide of the retaining strap
Retaining strap
Make sure that the upper retaining strap is
guided to the upper mounting point without
touching the head restraint or sharp edges and
it is not twisted, otherwise the seat belt cannot
secure the child restraint appropriately in the
event of an accident.◀
1 Direction of travel
2 Head restraint
3 Hook for the upper retaining strap
4 Mounting point/eyelet