BMW 2012 3 Series M3 Сoupe - Manual (Page 131)

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Controls Practical interior accessories
Coupe:
Through-loading system
Opening
1. To release the rear seat backrest, pull the
corresponding lever in the cargo area.
2. The unlocked rear seat backrest moves for-
ward slightly. Fold the backrest forward by
the head restraint.
Closing
Return the rear seat backrest to its upright posi-
tion and engage it.
When returning the backrest to its seating
position, make sure that the seat's lock-
ing mechanism engages properly. Otherwise,
cargo could be thrown around in the event of
sharp braking or swerving and endanger the
occupants.
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The lashing eyes in the cargo area provide you
with a way to attach cargo area nets or draw
straps for securing suitcases and luggage, refer
to page
143 .
Convertible:
Cargo loading
Enlarging the cargo area
When the hardtop is closed you can enlarge the
cargo area:
To do so, push the cargo area partition upward.
Before opening the hardtop, push the cargo
area partition down until it engages on both
sides.
Before moving the hardtop, ensure that
there are no objects on or next to the
cargo area partition; otherwise, parts of the
hardtop may be damaged. Do not exceed the
maximum loading height; refer to the sticker in
the cargo area showing a line indicating the
maximum height. Do not use force to push
down the cargo area partition.
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The retractable hardtop can only be
opened if the cargo area partition is in its
lowermost position and engaged on both
sides.
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Folding down the rear seat backrest
Opening
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