BMW 5 Series Owner's Manual page 162

Controls
Ski bag
Capacity
The ski bag can be used to transport up to four
pairs of skis with a length of up to 6 ft/2.10 m or,
depending on the binding, up to two snow‐
boards with a length of up to 5 ft/1.60 m.
Preparing and loading the ski bag
1. Fold open the center armrest on the inside.
2. Open the inside cover and cargo area by
pressing the button.
3. Lay out the ski bag.
4. Load the ski bag. If necessary, wrap the
sharp edges of the skis.
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5. Insert the tongue plate into the belt buckle.
6. Tighten the retaining strap.
Securing the ski bag
Secure the ski bag by tightening the re‐
taining strap; otherwise, the contents could
present a source of danger to the passengers,
for example during braking or evasive maneu‐
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Removing the ski bag
The ski bag can be removed entirely, e.g., to dry
quickly or to use other inserts.
1. Pull the handle forward and lift the ski bag
out.
2. Close the cover in the cargo area.