Fold The Rear Backrests Dow N; Cargo Area; Dow N; Cargo Area Cover - BMW X5 3.0i Owner's Manual

Cargo area

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Fold the rear backrests dow n

Reach into the recess and pull forw ard
(arrow ).
The rear backrest is divided into tw o
sections (one- third and tw o- thirds of
the w idth of the seat). You can fold
either section of the backrest dow n
separately in order to increase the
capacity of the cargo area.
When you close the backrest, be
sure that the catch engages
securely. The red w arning indicator
disappears in the recess w hen the
retainer is locked.
The center safety belt can be retracted
only w hen the larger backrest is
engaged.<

Cargo area cover

Pull the cover out by the handle and
hook it in the rear holders.
You can carry light objects such as
articles of clothing on the cover.
Do not place heavy or hard
objects on the cover. If you do so,
they could pose a danger to vehicle
occupants during a braking or evasive
maneuver.<
Before you slide it back into position,
place the grip in the rear fold of the
cover.
When the cover is pulled out, it can be
opened behind the rear- seat backrest
to gain access to the cargo area from
the rear seats during a trip, for exam ple.
For rem oving the cover: refer to the
next page.
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