BMW 2008 X6 Owner's Manual page 122

Expanding cargo bay
The rear seat backrest is divided. You can fold
down both sides separately in order to expand
the cargo bay.
Before folding the rear seat backrest for-
ward or using the ski bag, remove bever-
age containers from the cup holder and close
the cup holder.<
Reach into the recess and pull toward the front.
When you fold back the backrest, be sure
that the catch engages securely. The red
warning indicator disappears in the recess
when the catch is engaged. If it is not properly
engaged, transported cargo could enter the
passenger compartment during braking or eva-
sive maneuvers and endanger the vehicle occu-
pants.<
To ensure that the safety systems con-
tinue to provide optimized protection,
please observe the safety belt information on
page 42.<
Storage compartments in
cargo bay
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the fol-
lowing storage compartments are provided in
the cargo bay.
> Storage compartment
panel.
> Storage compartments under the floor
panel.
> Storage compartment on the right in the
cargo bay.
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behind the left side
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> Storage tray under the floor panel,
capacity approx. 2.8 cu ft/80 liters.
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> Retaining straps on the left and right side
panel for securing small objects.
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Hooks , e.g. for hanging up shopping bags
or carrier bags on the left and right in the
cargo bay.
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> Net on the left side panel of the cargo bay
for smaller objects.
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Lashing rail with lashing eyes
secure heavy-duty cargo straps on the lash-
ing eyes.
They can be removed at the notches in the
rails. To move the lashing eyes, press the
button.
Read and comply with the information
enclosed with the heavy-duty cargo
straps.<
Floor panel flap
To access the onboard toolkit etc.
To open, swing up the flap by the handle, refer
to arrow.
The floor panel flap can be locked.
Adaptive fastening system*
The adaptive fastening system is used to divide
up the cargo bay. It consists of two brackets
with a telescopic rail and retaining straps.
These are guided into the two rails on the cargo
bay floor.
Before using the adaptive fastening sys-
tem, fold up and lock the rear seat back-
rest; otherwise, the cargo could be thrown into
the vehicle interior in an
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accident.<