Lashing Eyes; Ski Bag - BMW 318i Owner's Handbook Manual

> Hooks for hanging up shopping bags or tote
bags, for example, on the left and right sides
of the luggage area
> Net for small objects on the right side trim
panel of the luggage area
> Storage compartment under the floor panel
Depending on your vehicle's equipment ver-
sion, there are additional storage options in the
luggage area:
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>
Net for securing small objects, to be
attached to the mountings of the floor panel
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>
Net on the left side trim panel of the lug-
gage area instead of the rubber strap
> Versatile raised floor panel with integrated
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protective tarp for luggage area or bumper
> 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
Folding up the floor panel
Do not exceed the maximum permissible
load of 25 kg or 55 lbs for the storage
compartment under the floor panel, as other-
wise damage could result.<
Saloon
Push it up to the ceiling of the luggage area; a
catch holds the floor panel in place. To remove,
pull the floor panel out of the catch.
Specification with drawer:
Take the retaining strap on the right-hand side
of the drawer out of the holder and use it to lock
the floor panel in place.
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under the floor
and removable storage
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Fold up the floor panel and remove it or lean it
forwards.

Lashing eyes

There are lashing eyes in the luggage area for
securing luggage items with nets or tensioning
straps, see page 109.

Ski bag*

The ski bag facilitates the safe and clean trans-
port of up to four pairs of standard skis or up to
two snowboards.
You can stow skis up to a length of 2.10 m,
approx. 6 ft 10 in, with the aid of the ski bag. If
skis of this length are carried, however, the
capacity of the ski bag is lower in view of its
tapered design.
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1. Fold down the centre armrest.
2. Press the button, reach into the recess and
fold down the hinged cover.
3. Open the Velcro fastener, spread the ski
bag between the front seats and insert the