Closing
Automatic roll-up cover*
1.
Fold the rear backrest into the seating posi-
tion and engage.
When the tailgate or rear window are opened,
the roll-up cover is raised, and when the tailgate
and rear window are closed, it is lowered.
When you return the seat to its upright
position, make sure that the catch
Make sure that the closing area of the roll-
up cover is clear of obstructions, other-
wise the payload or the roll-up cover may be
damaged.<
engages properly. If it is not properly engaged,
transported cargo could enter the vehicle dur-
ing braking or evasive maneuvers and endanger
the vehicle occupants.<
Expanding cargo bay
2.
Release the latch plate from the bracket on
the rear window shelf and insert it into the
buckle of the center safety belt. Make sure
the latch plate audibly engages.
The rear backrest is divided. You can fold down
both sides separately in order to expand the
cargo bay.
The lashing eyes in the cargo bay provide you
with a way to attach cargo-bay nets* or luggage
straps for securing suitcases and luggage, refer
to page 138.
Sports Wagon: cargo bay
Roll-up cover
Reach into the recess and pull toward the front.
When you fold back the backrest, be sure
that the catch engages securely. The red
warning indicator disappears in the recess
when the catch is engaged. If it is not properly
engaged, transported cargo could enter the
passenger compartment during braking or eva-
sive maneuvers and endanger the vehicle occu-
pants.<
Pull out the roll-up cover and hook it into the
brackets.
To ensure that the safety systems con-
tinue to provide optimized protection,
please observe the safety belt information on
page 45.<
Do not place heavy or hard objects on the
roll-up cover. If you do so, they may pose
a danger to vehicle occupants during braking or
evasive maneuvers.
Do not allow the roll-up cover to snap back, oth-
erwise it can be damaged.<
Manual roll-up cover
When opening the tailgate or rear window, the
roll-up cover is raised. Before closing the tail-
gate and rear window, press down the roll-up
cover until it engages.
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Product Specification
Categories | BMW 5-Series Manuals, BMW Manuals |
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Tags | BMW 525i, BMW 525xi, BMW 530i, BMW 530xi, BMW 550i, BMW E61 |
Model Year | 2008 |
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