no one reaches into the area of movement of the
rear seat backrests when the middle section is
folded down. Otherwise, injury or damage may
result.◀
With the through-loading system:*
Enlarging the cargo area
General information
The cargo area can be enlarged by folding down
the rear seat backrest.
Locking the backrest
Before letting passengers ride in the rear,
engage the seat backrests, locking them in
place. Otherwise, the restraining effect of the
safety belts may be limited in an accident.◀
The rear seat backrest is divided at a ratio of 40–
20–40.
The right side and the middle section can be
folded down separately, while the left side is al‐
ways folded down together with the middle sec‐
tion.
Ensure that the lock is securely engaged
When folding back the backrest, be sure
that it locks in place securely. The red warning
field in the control display disappears. If it is not
properly engaged, transported cargo could en‐
ter the passenger compartment during braking
or evasive maneuvers and endanger the vehicle
occupants.◀
Danger of pinching
Before folding down the rear seat backr‐
ests, ensure that the area of movement of the
backrests is clear. In particular, ensure that no
one is located in the area of movement and that
no one reaches into the area of movement of the
rear seat backrests when the middle section is
folded down. Otherwise, injury or damage may
result.◀
Using the middle safety belt
If the middle safety belt in the rear is used,
the larger section of the backrest must be
locked. Otherwise, the safety belt will not have
a restraining effect.◀
Locking the backrest
Before letting passengers ride in the rear,
engage the seat backrests, locking them in
place. Otherwise, the restraining effect of the
safety belts may be limited in an accident.◀
Folding down the right side
The right side can be folded down from the front.
Ensure that the lock is securely engaged
When folding back the backrest, be sure
that it locks in place securely. The red warning
field in the control display disappears. If it is not
properly engaged, transported cargo could en‐
ter the passenger compartment during braking
or evasive maneuvers and endanger the vehicle
occupants.◀
Reach into the recess and pull forward.
Using the middle safety belt
If the middle safety belt in the rear is used,
the larger section of the backrest must be
locked. Otherwise, the safety belt will not have
a restraining effect.◀
Folding down the left side and middle
section
The left side and middle section can be folded
down together. Reach into the recess in the side
section and pull forwards.
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| Tags | BMW F25, BMW X3 xDrive28, BMW X3 xDrive35 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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