Small item storage compartments
In the cabin
Other boxes and compartments are located near the steering column, on the front doors and in the center console.
Pockets are located on the back of the front seatbacks.
In the luggage compartment
The compartment on the left is suitable, for example, for a rag box or for 12 CD cases.
Special loops are provided in the luggage compartment for securing cargo nets and straps.
Raising the floor panel
Press the retainer on the upper wall of the luggage compartment. To remove the panel, pull it out of the retainer.
When equipped with a pull-out drawer:
Release the strap from the holder on the right side of the drawer and secure the floor panel with it.
Do not place a load heavier than 25 kg in the well under the floor panel.◄
Storage kit
The luggage compartment contains additional fittings:
► hooks for bags and shopping bags;
► rubber strap for securing small items, such as an umbrella, on the left side;
► small item net on the right side;
► straps next to the rear loops, suitable for securing, for example, an umbrella;
► removable bin under the luggage compartment floor panel, suitable for transporting wet or dirty items;
► removable dividers for the well under the luggage compartment floor panel;
► cargo net secured behind the luggage compartment floor panel;
► pull-out drawer for storing small items.
To unlock this drawer, pull its handle firmly. If necessary, the drawer can be removed completely, see below.
Do not drive with the drawer extended.
Do not try to close the luggage compartment lid when the drawer is extended.
When the vehicle is parked on an incline, unlock the drawer carefully and control the process. Otherwise the drawer may roll out unexpectedly under its own weight and cause injury.
Do not place a load heavier than 5 kg in the pull-out drawer.◄
Removing the pull-out drawer:
1. Push the drawer fully in.
2. Turn the left latch to the left and the right latch to the right.

3. Remove the drawer by moving it down and toward you.
Installing the pull-out drawer:
1. Engage the drawer guides in the slots on the luggage compartment lower wall.
2. Insert the latches into the sockets on the luggage compartment lower wall.
3. Turn the left latch to the right and the right latch to the left.
Clothes Hooks
Clothes hooks are located on the grab handles above the rear seats.
Hang clothing on the hooks so that it does not obstruct visibility. Do not hang heavy objects on the hooks that could injure passengers during sudden braking or maneuvering.◄
Test yourself
A quick BMW X3 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.