BMW 323i Owner's Manual page 116

Sedan:
Through-loading system*
Opening
1. Open the belt lock of the rear center safety
belt. To do so, press the red button in the
belt lock 2 using the latch plate 1.
2. Insert the latch plate at the end of the belt
into the specially designated fixture on the
rear window shelf.
3. Push the corresponding head restraint
down as far as it will go, refer to page 45.
4. To release the rear seat backrest, pull the
corresponding lever in the cargo area.
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5. The unlocked rear seat backrest moves for-
ward slightly. Fold the backrest forward by
the head restraint.
Closing
1. Return the rear seat backrest to its upright
position and engage it.
When returning the backrest to its
seating position, make sure that the
seat's locking mechanism engages prop-
erly. Otherwise, cargo could be thrown
around in the event of sharp braking or
swerving and endanger the
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.
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