BMW M3 SEDAN Owner's Manual page 303

NOTICE
Vehicle parts can be damaged when folding
down the rear backrest. There is a risk of dam‐
age to property. Make sure that the area of
movement of the rear backrest including head
restraint is clear when folding down.
Folding down the rear seat
backrest from the cargo area
1. Unlock the belt lock of the center safety belt
in the rear using the latch plate of another
safety belt.
2. Insert the latch plate at the end of the belt
into the specially designated fixture on the
rear window shelf.
3. Push the corresponding head restraint down
as far as it will go.
4. Pull the corresponding lever in the cargo area
to release the rear seat backrest. The un‐
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Cargo area
locked rear seat backrest moves forward
slightly.
5. Fold the rear seat backrest forward.
Folding back the backrest
Return the rear seat backrest to the seat position
and engage it.
Folding down the center section
1. Fold down the center head restraint.
2. Pull lever and fold the center section forward.
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