2008 BMW X6 Owner's Manual - Page 122

Practical interior accessories Expanding cargo bay The rear seat backrest is divided. You can fold down both sides separately in order to expand the cargo bay. Before folding the rear seat backrest forward or using the ski bag, remove beverage containers from the cup holder and close the cup holder.< > Storage tray* under the floor panel, capacity approx. 2.8 cu ft/80 liters. > Retaining straps* on the left and right side panel for securing small objects. > Hooks*, e.g. for hanging up shopping bags or carrier bags on the left and right in the cargo bay. > Net* on the left side panel of the cargo bay for smaller objects. > Lashing rail with lashing eyes*. You can secure heavy-duty cargo straps on the lashing eyes. They can be removed at the notches in the rails. To move the lashing eyes, press the button. Read and comply with the information enclosed with the heavy-duty cargo straps.< Reach into the recess and pull toward the front. When you fold back the backrest, be sure that the catch engages securely. The red warning indicator disappears in the recess when the catch is engaged. If it is not properly engaged, transported cargo could enter the passenger compartment during braking or evasive maneuvers and endanger the vehicle occupants.< To ensure that the safety systems continue to provide optimized protection, please observe the safety belt information on page 42.< Floor panel flap To access the onboard toolkit etc. To open, swing up the flap by the handle, refer to arrow. The floor panel flap can be locked. Storage compartments in cargo bay Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the following storage compartments are provided in the cargo bay. > Storage compartment* behind the left side panel. > Storage compartments under the floor panel. > Storage compartment on the right in the cargo bay. Adaptive fastening system* The adaptive fastening system is used to divide up the cargo bay. It consists of two brackets with a telescopic rail and retaining straps. These are guided into the two rails on the cargo bay floor. Before using the adaptive fastening system, fold up and lock the rear seat backrest; otherwise, the cargo could be thrown into the vehicle interior in an accident.< 120 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 015 021 - © 11/07 BMW AG