Cargo Area - BMW 2009 X3 Owner's Manual

Securing load
After loading, secure the ski bag and its con-
tents. Tension the retaining strap on the ten-
sioning buckle for this purpose.
Always secure the ski bag in this way.
If you fail to do so, it can endanger occu-
pants during braking or evasive
To store the ski bag, perform the above steps in
reverse order.
Inserting ski bag
The ski bag is located in the cargo area under
the floor cover.
1. Fold down the center armrest and pull off
the cover.
2. Remove the tray behind the cover panel
with a screwdriver. Pivot the handle of the
screwdriver upward, arrow 1, and simulta-
neously pull toward the front, arrow 2.
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3.
Removing ski bag
maneuvers.<
Pull the handle forward and remove the ski bag
upward.
during braking or evasive

Cargo area

When loading, follow the instructions on
page 85.
Enlarging cargo area
The rear backrest is split. You can fold down
both seats individually to enlarge the cargo
area.
Position the ski bag on the lower edge of the
opening, refer to arrow 1, then insert it, refer
to arrow 2.
Do not position cargo at the opening. If
you do, it can endanger the passengers
maneuvers.<