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
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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
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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.
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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:
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USB hard drives.
USB hubs.
USB memory card readers with multiple in‐
serts.
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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
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Do not use force when plugging the con‐
nector into the USB interface.
Safety information
WARNING
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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.◀
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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.
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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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