BMW 2 COUPE Series Owner's Manual page 263

Net
Depending on the equipment, smaller objects
can be stowed in the net on the left or right side.
To transport larger objects, slide the net down.
Through-loading system
Principle
The cargo area can be enlarged by folding down
the rear seat backrests.
General information
The rear seat backrest is divided at a ratio of 40–
20–40. The side rear seat backrests and the
center section can be folded down separately.
The rear seat backrests can be folded down from
the cargo area. The center section can be sepa‐
rately folded down from the rear.
Safety information
Warning
Danger of jamming with folding down the back‐
rests. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage
to property. Make sure that the area of move‐
ment of the rear backrest and the of the head
restraint is clear prior to folding down.
Warning
If a rear seat backrest is not locked, unsecured
cargo can be thrown about the car's interior;
for instance, in the event of an accident, braking
or an evasive maneuver. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that the rear seat backrest is locked
after folding it back.
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Cargo area
Warning
The stability of the child restraint system is lim‐
ited or compromised with incorrect seat setting
or improper installation of the child seat. There
is a risk of injury or danger to life. Make sure
that the child restraint system fits securely
against the backrest. If possible, adjust the
backrest tilt for all affected backrests and cor‐
rectly adjust the seats. Make sure that seats
and backrests are securely engaged or locked.
If possible, adjust the height of the head re‐
straints or remove them.
NOTICE
Vehicle parts can be damaged when folding
down the rear backrest. There is a risk of dam‐
age to property, among other potential dam‐
age. Make sure that the area of movement of
the rear backrest including head restraint is
clear when folding down.
Reclining the backrest
From the cargo area
Pull the corresponding lever in the cargo area to
release the rear seat backrest.
▷ Left lever: fold down the left and middle rear
seat backrest.
▷ Right lever: fold down the right rear seat
backrest.
CONTROLS
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