Separation Net - BMW 2006 5 Series Owner's Manual

Reach into the recess and pull toward the front.
When you fold back the backrest, be sure
that the catch engages securely. The red
warning indicator disappears in the recess
when the catch is engaged. If it is not properly
engaged, transported cargo could enter the
passenger compartment during braking or eva-
sive maneuvers and endanger the vehicle occu-
pants.<
To ensure that the safety systems con-
tinue to provide optimized protection,
please observe the safety belt information on
page 45.<

Separation net

Do not allow the separation net to snap
back, otherwise there is a risk of injury
and the separation net may be
With normal cargo area
Pull the separation net out of the case by the
loop. Grasp the rod on both sides and insert it in
the brackets, arrow 1. This is best carried out
from the rear seat.
When you no longer required the separation
net, grasp the rod on both sides and remove it
from the brackets, arrow 2. Then slowly allow
the separation net to glide into the case.
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With larger cargo area
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To restore the original state, proceed in the
reverse order. Finally, lay the case in the two
side brackets and then press forward until it
damaged.< engages. The red warning indicator disappears
in the recess when the catch is engaged. Check
whether the case is properly locked in place by
pulling it with a sudden movement.
Compartment in floor
Automatic roll-up cover: the opened floor panel
strikes against the roll-up cover in the end posi-
tion. If necessary, unhook the roll-up cover at
the rear before opening the floor panel.
Fold over both rear backrests, refer to
Increasing cargo area.
Unlock the case on both sides with the but-
tons, arrow 1.
Pull out the case downward, arrow 2; avoid
tilting when doing so.
Push the case into the guides on the back of
the seat backrests.
Carefully pull out the separation net and
insert it in the front brackets as described in
With normal cargo area. This is best carried
out from the front seat.