BMW 323i Owner's Manual page 116

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
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.
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The lashing eyes in the cargo bay provide you
with a way to attach cargo-bay nets
straps for securing suitcases and luggage, refer
to page 125.
Sports Wagon:
Cargo bay
damaged.<
Roll-up cover
occupants.<
Pull out the cover and hook it into the retaining
fixtures.
pants, e.g. in the case of braking or sudden
swerving.
Do not let the cover retract, otherwise it could
be damaged.<
closing the rear window or tailgate, press the
roll-up cover downward until it
Make sure that no fluids are leaking in the
cargo bay; otherwise the vehicle could be
Do not place objects on the cover, other-
wise they could endanger the car's occu-
The roll-up cover is raised when the rear
window or tailgate is opened
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or draw
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engages.<