BMW 2008 M5 Owner's Manual page 125

1. Lay on the case on the left-hand side and
push it forward, arrow 1.
2. Swing the case toward the inside, refer to
arrow 2.
3. Push the case forward at the ends until it
engages in the two side brackets.
4. Check whether the case is properly locked
in place by pulling it with a sudden move-
ment.
Cargo bay, expanding
The rear seat 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 42.<
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Storage compartments in
cargo bay
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the fol-
lowing storage compartments are provided in
the cargo bay.
> Storage compartments behind the remov-
able side panels in the cargo bay on the
*
right and left and under the floor panel flap.
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> Storage tray under the floor panel flap,
capacity approx. 21 US gal/80 liter.
*
> Retaining straps on the left and right side
panel for securing small objects.
*
> Hooks , e.g. for hanging up shopping bags
or carrier bags on the left and right in the
cargo bay.
*
> Net on the left side panel of the cargo bay
for smaller objects.
> Lashing rail with lashing eyes
secure heavy-duty cargo straps on the lash-
ing eyes.
They can be removed at the notches in the
rails. To move the lashing eyes, press the
button.
Read and comply with the information
enclosed with the heavy-duty cargo
straps.<
Floor panel flap
To access the onboard toolkit etc.
To open, swing up the flap by the handle, refer
to arrow.
The floor panel flap can be locked.
*
. You can
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