Separation Net - BMW 2007 5 Series Owner's Manual

wise the payload or the roll-up cover may be
damaged.<
Expanding cargo bay
The rear backrest is divided. You can fold down
both sides separately in order to expand the
cargo bay.
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
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With normal cargo bay
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 require 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.
With an expanded cargo bay
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damaged.< 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
engages. The red warning indicator disappears
Fold down both rear backrests, refer to
Expanding cargo bay.
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 bay. This is best carried
out from the front seat.
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