BMW X3 Owners Manual: Securing cargo

Lashing eyes in the trunk

To secure the cargo there are four lashing eyes in the cargo area.

Lashing eyes in the trunk with rails

To secure the cargo there are four movable lashing eyes in the cargo area.

To slide the lashing eyes, press the button, arrow 1. Make sure that the lashing eyes latch at the new position.

The lashing eyes at the openings in the rails can be removed.

Cargo net, FlexNet

The flexible cargo net is hooked into eyes and secures the cargo in the cargo area. The storage net can be attached to the following eyes:

• Lashing eyes in the rails.
• Eyes on the trunk wall.

The eyes are located on both sides of the trunk.

Securing cargo

Securing cargo

Stow and secure the cargo as described; otherwise it may present a danger to the occupants, e.g., during braking and evasive maneuvers.

• Smaller and lighter items: secure with retaining straps or with a cargo net or draw straps.
• Larger and heavy objects: secure with cargo straps.

  Cargo straps, cargo netting, retaining straps or draw straps on the lashing eyes in the trunk.