2010 BMW X3 Owner's Manual - Page 38

Transporting children safely LATCH child-restraint system LATCH: Lower Anchor and Tethers for CHildren. For attachment and use of a LATCH child restraint device, follow the operating and safety instructions of the system manufacturer.< Before attaching the child's seat, pull the belt out of the vicinity of the child's seat attachment points. Make sure that the LATCH anchors have correctly engaged and the child restraint device is resting snugly against the backrest.< For child restraint devices with tether straps, there are three additional attachment points, refer to arrows, under covers in the floor of the cargo area. Remove the corresponding cover before use. Routing of tether strap Rear seats Make sure that the tether strap is not routed over sharp objects and does not twist on its way to the attachment point; otherwise, the belt can fail to properly secure the child restraint device in the event of an accident.< The anchorage points for the LATCH mounts are located behind the cover caps. Before installing the child's seat, pull the cover caps out toward the front. Child restraint device with tether strap The top tether strap attachment points are only intended for attachment of child restraint device; other uses can damage the attachment points.< 1 2 3 4 Direction of travel Head restraint Child restraint device tether strap Tether strap hook 36 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 348 - © 02/09 BMW AG