BMW XM Owner's Manual page 300

CONTROLS
Opening the storage compartment
Pull the lug.
Enlarging the cargo area
Principle
The cargo area can be enlarged by folding
down the rear seat backrests.
General information
The rear seat backrest is divided at a ratio of
40–20–40. The side rear seat backrests and
the center section can be folded down sepa-
rately.
The rear seat backrests can be folded down
from the rear.
Safety information
Warning
Vehicle parts can be damaged or body parts
jammed when folding down the rear seat
backrest. There is a risk of injury or risk of
damage to property. Make sure that the area
of movement of the rear seat backrest includ-
ing head restraint is clear when folding down.
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Cargo area
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Warning
If a rear seat backrest is not locked, unse-
cured cargo can be thrown about the car's
interior; for instance, in the event of an acci-
dent, 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
The stability of the child restraint system is
limited or compromised with incorrect seat
setting or improper installation of the child
seat. There is a risk of injury or danger to life.
Make sure that the child restraint system fits
securely against the backrest. If possible, ad-
just the backrest tilt for all affected backrests
and correctly adjust the seats. Make sure that
seats and backrests are securely engaged or
locked. If possible and necessary, adjust the
height of the head restraints or remove them.
Folding down the rear seat backrest
From the rear
Pull the lever and fold the rear seat backrest
forward.