BMW M5 Owner's Handbook Manual page 282

CONTROLS
▷ Fully fold down the rear backrests if the load
is to be stowed accordingly.
▷ Do not stack load items above the upper
edge of the backrests.
▷ Small and lightweight transported loads: can
be secured with retaining straps, a boot net,
or other suitable straps.
▷ Larger and heavy transported loads: secure
with lashing straps.
Lashing eyes in the boot
General
Equipment for securing the transported load,
such as lashing straps, tensioning straps or lug‐
gage nets, must be secured to the lashing eyes
in the boot.
Lashing eyes
Four lashing eyes are located in the boot for se‐
curing the load.
Storage compartments in
the boot
Bag holders
General
In the boot there is a bag holder on the left-hand
side.
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Safety note
WARNING
Incorrect use of the bag holders can present a
danger, for example if objects are flung around
in the event of braking and evasive manoeu‐
vres. There is a danger of injury and damage to
property. Only hang light objects, for example
shopping bags, on the bag holders. Only trans‐
port heavy luggage in the boot if suitably se‐
cured.
Folding down
Press on the bag holder and turn it until it en‐
gages.
Net
Smaller objects can be stowed in the net on the
left-hand side.
Side storage compartment, right
There is a storage compartment on the right side
of the boot.
Side storage compartment, left
General
There is a storage compartment on the left side
of the boot.