2008 BMW X3 Owner's Manual - Page 38

Transporting children safely LATCH child restraint fixing system LATCH: Lower Anchor and Tethers for CHildren. For attachment and use of LATCH child restraint fixing systems, 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 system is resting snugly against the backrest.< For child restraint systems 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 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 system in the event of an accident.< Rear seats 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 system with tether strap The top tether strap attachment points are only intended for attachment of child restraint systems; other uses can damage the attachment points.< 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Direction of travel Head restraint Child restraint system tether strap Tether strap hook Cargo area floor Attachment point Backrest Before using the attachment points, remove the cover caps. 36 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG