Interior equipment -> Cargo area for your BMW X4 2014-2018

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Playing video films via USB video.  
temperatures; refer to the device owner's  
manual.  
Information about compatible USB devices can  
Due to the many different compression  
techniques, proper playback of the media  
stored on the USB storage device cannot  
be guaranteed in all cases.  
Overview  
A connected USB storage device will be  
supplied with charging current via the USB  
interface if the device supports this.  
To ensure proper transmission of the  
stored data, do not charge a USB storage  
device via the onboard socket, when it is  
connected to the USB interface.  
Depending on how the USB storage device  
should be used, settings may be required  
on the USB storage device, refer to the de‐  
vice owner's manual.  
The USB interface and the AUX-IN port are lo‐  
cated in the center armrest.  
Non- compatible USB media:  
USB hard drives.  
USB hubs.  
USB memory card readers with multiple in‐  
serts.  
HFS-formatted USB media.  
MTP devices.  
Devices such as fans or lights.  
The USB interface is located in the glove com‐  
partment.  
Cargo area  
Connecting an external device  
Observe the following when connecting:  
Cargo cover  
Do not use force when plugging the con‐  
nector into the USB interface.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
Use a flexible adapter cable.  
Loose objects or devices with a cable  
Protect the USB storage device against  
mechanical damage.  
connection to the vehicle, e.g., mobile phones,  
can be thrown into the vehicle's interior while  
driving, e.g., in the event of an accident or dur‐  
ing braking and evasive maneuvers. There is a  
risk of injury. Secure loose objects or devices  
with a cable connection to the vehicle in the  
vehicle's interior.◀  
Due to the large number of USB media  
available on the market, it cannot be guar‐  
anteed that every device is operable on the  
vehicle.  
Do not expose USB media to extreme envi‐  
ronmental conditions, such as very high  
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General information  
The cargo cover is in two parts.  
This can be removed to load bulky luggage.  
Enlarging the cargo area  
General information  
The cargo area can be enlarged by folding  
down the rear seat backrest.  
Removing  
The rear seat backrest is divided at a ratio of  
40–20–40. The sides and the middle section  
can be folded down separately.  
Cargo cover in rear window  
1. Pull the cargo cover with both hands by the  
outer edges towards the rear, arrows 1, to  
disengage it from the catches.  
Safety information  
WARNING  
Danger of jamming with folding down the  
backrests. There is a risk of injury or risk of  
property damage. Make sure that the area of  
movement of the rear backrest and the of the  
head restraint is clear prior to folding down.◀  
WARNING  
The stability of the child restraint system  
is limited or compromised with incorrect seat  
adjustment or improper installation of the child  
seat. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.  
Make sure that the child restraint system fits  
securely against the backrest. If possible, ad‐  
just the backrest tilt for all affected backrests  
and correctly adjust the seats. Make sure that  
seats and backrests are securely engaged. If  
possible, adjust the height of the head re‐  
straints or remove them.◀  
2. Push the cargo cover upwards, arrow 2,  
and remove it.  
Cargo cover in the cargo area  
WARNING  
With an unlocked backrest, an unsecured  
load can be thrown into the vehicle's interior,  
e.g., in case of an accident, braking or evasive  
maneuver. There is a risk of injury. Make sure  
that the backrest engages into the locking af‐  
ter folding it back.◀  
Push the cargo cover upwards, arrow 1, until it  
disengages from the catches and then pull it  
towards the front, arrow 2.  
Installing  
WARNING  
Proceed in the reverse order to reinstall. The  
cargo covers must snap audibly into place on  
their respective holders.  
With a rear backrest that is not locked,  
the protective function of the middle safety  
belt is not guaranteed. There is a risk of inju‐  
ries or danger to life. If you are using the mid‐  
dle safety belt, lock the wider rear backrest.◀  
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Folding down the sides  
Reach into the recess and pull forward.  
Folding down the middle section  
Fold down the center armrest and pull on the  
loop.  
Ski and snowboard bag  
The ski and snowboard bag is contained in a  
protective jacket in the cargo area.  
Follow the installation and owner's manual in‐  
cluded in the protective jacket.  
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