Luggage Compartment - BMW 323i Owner's Manual

2. Release the latch plate from the fixture on
the rear window shelf and insert it into the
belt lock of the center safety belt. Make sure
you hear the latch plate engage in the belt
buckle.
The lashing eyes in the luggage compartment
provide you with a way to attach luggage com-
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partment nets or draw straps for securing suit-
cases and luggage, refer to page 101.
Storage spaces in the

luggage compartment

Left storage compartment, suitable e.g. for
storing a box of cleaning tissues or up to 12 CD
cases, depending on vehicle equipment ver-
sion.
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the
following additional storage spaces can be
found in the luggage compartment:
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> Net for securing smaller objects, to be
attached to the fixtures on the floor panel
> Hooks for hanging up, e.g., shopping bags
or tote bags
> Rubber strap on the left trim panel for
securing small objects such as a folding
umbrella
> Net for small objects on the right trim panel
>
Retaining straps next to the rear lashing
eyes, e.g. for securing an umbrella
> Folding, removable box
panel, e.g. for wet or dirty items
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> Insertable dividers
tray for the storage compartment under the
floor panel
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under the floor
and removable storage
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Drawer for storing small items. Pull the han-
dle firmly to release the drawer. If neces-
sary, you can pull out the drawer entirely,
refer to the information below
Do not drive or close the luggage com-
partment lid while the drawer is pulled
out.
On uphill gradients, release the drawer with
caution, otherwise it could slide out on its own
and cause injury.
Do not exceed a maximum load of 11 lbs/5 kg
for the drawer, otherwise damage could
result.<
Removing the drawer
1. Push the drawer all the way in.
2. Turn the catches on the left and right all the
way out.
3. Remove the drawer by pulling it down and
backwards.
Reinserting the drawer
1. Hook the guides of the drawer into the front
of the yellow guide aids on the underside of
the luggage compartment.
2. Insert the catches into the mounts on the
underside of the luggage compartment.
3. Turn the catches on the left and right all the
way in.
Folding up the luggage compartment
floor panel
Press the floor panel against the top of the lug-
gage compartment; a locking device holds the
luggage compartment floor panel in place. To
detach the floor panel, pull it out of the locking
device.
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