BMW M5 Owner's Handbook Manual page 283

Opening
Pull the handle.
Through-loading system
Principle
The boot can be enlarged by folding down the
rear backrest.
General
The rear backrest is split 40–20–40. The side
rear seat backrests and the middle part can be
folded down individually.
The rear backrests can be folded down from the
boot. The rear backrests can be folded down in‐
dividually from the rear.
Safety notes
WARNING
Risk of trapping when folding down the rear
backrest. There is a danger of injury or damage
to property. Before folding down, make sure
that the area of movement of the rear backrest
and the head restraint is kept clear.
WARNING
If a rear seat backrest is not locked, unsecured
cargo can be thrown into the interior, for exam‐
ple in the event of an accident or during braking
or avoidance manoeuvres. There is a danger of
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injury. Make sure that the rear seat backrest is
locked after it has been folded back.
WARNING
If the seat adjustment or child seat installation
is incorrect, the child restraint system may have
limited stability or may not be stable at all.
There is a danger of injury or even death. Make
sure the child restraint system is firmly posi‐
tioned against the backrest. Wherever possible,
adapt the backrest angle of all the relevant seat
backrests and adjust the seats correctly. Make
sure that the seats and their backrests are cor‐
rectly engaged or locked. If possible, adjust the
height of the head restraints, or remove them.
NOTE
Vehicle parts can be damaged when folding
down the rear backrest. There is a danger of
damage to property. When folding down, make
sure that the area of movement of the rear
backrest including head restraint is kept clear.
Folding rear backrest down from
the boot
1. Unlock the belt lock of the centre seat belt in
the rear passenger compartment with the
seat belt tongue of another seat belt.
2. Insert the seat belt tongue at the end of the
seat belt into the designated mounting on the
storage shelf.
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