BMW i3 2018 Owner's Manual page 188

CONTROLS
with a cable connection to the vehicle in the
car's interior.
Removing
1. Detach the retaining straps at the tailgate.
2. Raise the cover and pull it back to remove.
Installing
1. Place the cover in the brackets.
2. Attach the retaining straps.
Enlarging the cargo area
Concept
The cargo area can be enlarged by folding down
the rear seat backrest or moving it into the cargo
position.
General information
The rear seat backrest is divided at a ratio of 50
to 50.
The rear seat backrests can be folded down from
the rear or from the cargo area.
Safety information
WARNING
Danger of jamming with folding down the back‐
rests. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage
to property. Make sure that the area of move‐
ment of the rear backrest and the of the head
restraint is clear prior to folding down.
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WARNING
If a rear seat backrest is not locked, unsecured
cargo can be thrown into the car's interior;
for instance, in the event of an accident, braking
or an evasive maneuver. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that the rear seat backrest is locked
after folding it back.
WARNING
Unexpected movements of the backrest while
driving may occur due to unintentional unlock‐
ing of the rear backrests by the straps. There is
a risk of injury. Do not fasten any objects to the
straps for unlocking the rear backrests.
WARNING
The stability of the child restraint system is lim‐
ited or compromised with incorrect seat adjust‐
ment or improper installation of the child seat.
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Make
sure that the child restraint system fits securely
against the backrest. If possible, adjust the
backrest tilt for all affected backrests and cor‐
rectly adjust the seats. Make sure that seats
and backrests are securely engaged or locked.
If possible, adjust the height of the head re‐
straints or remove them.
NOTE
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.