BMW 318i Owner's Handbook Manual page 103

Storage compartments in the
luggage area
Saloon
Depending on your vehicle's equipment ver-
sion, there are the following storage options in
the luggage area:
> Left storage compartment, e.g. for stowing
a box of cleaning tissues or up to 12 CD
jackets, depending on vehicle equipment
version
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> Net for securing small objects, to be
attached to the mountings of 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 side trim
panel of the luggage area
> 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
> Storage compartment under the floor panel
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Insertable dividers
tray for the storage compartment under the
floor panel
> Drawer for stowing small items. To release
it, pull the handle firmly. If required, you can
take the drawer fully out, see below
Do not drive or close the luggage com-
partment lid when the drawer is pulled
out.
On uphill gradients, release the drawer care-
fully, as otherwise it could slide out suddenly on
its own and cause injury.
Do not exceed a maximum load of 5 kg/11 lbs
for the drawer, as otherwise damage could
result.<
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under the floor
and removable storage
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. Take out the drawer by pulling it down and
backwards.
Refitting the drawer
1. Hook the guides of the drawer into the front
of the yellow fixtures on the bottom of the
luggage area.
2. Insert the catches into the supports on the
bottom of the luggage area.
3. Turn the catches on the left and right all the
way in.
Touring
The following storage options are available in
the luggage area:
> Umbrella holder underneath the casing for
the partition net
> Rubber straps on the left and right side trim
panels for securing small objects such as a
folding umbrella
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