2007 BMW X5 Owner's Manual - Page 56

Transporting children safely When using the cargo bay cover, the upper retaining strap must be routed between the rear backrest and the cargo bay cover. On center seat with equipment with three rows of seats: 1. Slide head restraint upward. 2. Guide the upper retaining strap between the head restraint brackets. 3. Hook in the upper retaining strap on the mounting point with the hook. 4. Slide the head restraint into the bottom position. 5. Pull the upper retaining strap taut. Mounting tether strap on 2nd row seats On outer seats: 1. Slide the head restraint upward. 2. Guide the upper retaining strap between the head restraint brackets. 3. Hook in the upper retaining strap on the mounting point with the hook. 4. Slide the head restraint into the bottom position. 5. Pull upper retaining strap taut. On center seat with equipment with two rows of seats: 1. Fold the center armrest somewhat toward the front. 2. Guide the upper retaining strap through the opening in the center armrest. LATCH child restraint fixing system LATCH: Lower Anchor and Tethers for CHildren. To attach and use a LATCH child restraint system, follow the operating and safety instructions of the system manufacturer.< Before attaching the LATCH child's seat, pull the belt away from the region of the child restraint fixing system. Access to brackets The anchor points for the LATCH anchors are located at the positions indicated by arrows in the gap between the seat and the backrest. Make sure that both lower LATCH anchor fittings are properly engaged and the child restraint system firmly contacts the backrest.< 3. Fold back and engage the center armrest. 4. Hook in the upper retaining strap at the mounting point. 5. Pull the upper retaining strap taut. 54 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG