BMW 525i Owner's Manual page 113

When you no longer required the separation
net, grasp the rod on both sides and remove it
from the brackets, arrow 2. Then slowly allow
the separation net to glide into the case.
With larger cargo area
1. Fold over both rear backrests, refer to
Increasing cargo area.
2. Unlock the case on both sides with the but-
tons, arrow 1.
3. Pull out the case downward, arrow 2; avoid
tilting when doing so.
4. Push the case into the guides on the back of
the seat backrests.
5. Carefully pull out the separation net and
insert it in the front brackets as described in
With normal cargo area. This is best carried
out from the front seat.
To restore the original state, proceed in the
reverse order. Finally, lay the case in the two
side brackets and then press forward until it
engages. The red warning indicator disappears
in the recess when the catch is engaged. Check
whether the case is properly locked in place by
pulling it with a sudden movement.
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Compartment in floor
Opening: reach into the recess and swing up
the handle.
The floor panel flap can be locked.
The partitions in the compartment can be rear-
ranged.
Folding up spare tire cover
Swing up the cover.
Detach the hook from the bracket and hook into
the floor panel flap.
Before swinging down, return the hook to its
original position.
Storage area package*
Retaining straps
You can unhook the right-hand retaining strap,
e.g. to open the side panel. To unhook at the
rear end, pull downward; to hook in, press it into
the opening. In addition, it can also be secured
in the center. This makes it possible to secure
objects of different sizes.