Storage compartments inside the cargo bay, Folding up the floor panel – BMW M3 Sedan 2009 User Manual
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3.
Push the corresponding head restraint
down as far as it will go, refer to page
.
4.
To release the rear seat backrest, pull the
corresponding lever in the cargo bay.
5.
The unlocked rear seat backrest moves for-
ward slightly. Fold the backrest forward by
the head restraint.
Closing
1.
Return the rear seat backrest to its upright
position and engage it.
When returning the backrest into its
seating position, make sure that the
seat's locking mechanism engages prop-
erly. Otherwise, cargo could be thrown
around in the event of sharp braking or
swerving and endanger the occupants.
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2.
Release the latch plate from the fixture on
the rear window shelf and insert it into the
belt lock of the center safety belt. Make sure
you hear the latch plate engage in the belt
buckle.
The lashing eyes in the cargo bay provide you
with a way to attach cargo bay nets
*
or draw
straps for securing suitcases and luggage, refer
to page
.
Storage compartments inside
the cargo bay
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the
following storage spaces can be found in the
cargo bay:
>
Left storage compartment, e.g. for storing a
box of cleaning tissues or up to 12 CD jack-
ets, depending on vehicle equipment ver-
sion
>
Net
*
for securing smaller objects, to be
attached to the fixtures on the floor panel
>
Hooks for hanging up, e.g. shopping bags
or tote bags
>
Rubber strap on the left trim panel for
securing small objects such as a folding
umbrella
>
Net for small objects on the right trim panel
of the cargo bay
Folding up the floor panel
Do not exceed the maximum permissible
load of 55 lbs/25 kg for the storage com-
partment under the floor panel, otherwise dam-
age could result.
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