through-loading BMW 3 SERIES SPORTS WAGON 2016 F31 Owner's Manual

Tilting
When pulled out, the cargo cover can be raised
for loading. To do this, push the front part of
the cargo cover upward.
Before closing the rear window or tailgate,
push the cargo cover down until it locks into
place.
Removing
Press the release button, arrow 1, and pull the
cargo cover out towards the rear, arrow 2.
Installing Slide the cargo cover in until it engages on
both sides with an audible click.
Stowing
If the cargo cover is not needed, it can be
stowed under the rear part of the cargo floor
panel.
1.Fold rear part of the cargo floor panel up‐
ward.2.Insert the left side of the cargo cover and
slide it to the left. Then insert the right side
until it engages.
Enlarging the trunk
General information
The cargo area can be enlarged by folding
down the rear seat backrest.
The rear seat backrest is divided into two parts
at a ratio of 60 to 40.
If equipped with through-loading system: the
rear seat backrest is divided in the ratio 40–20–
40. The sides and the middle section can be
folded down separately.
Hints Danger of jamming
Before folding down the rear seat back‐
rests, ensure that the area of movement of the
backrests is clear. In particular, ensure that no
one is located in or reaches into the area of
movement of the rear seat backrests when the
middle section is folded down. Otherwise, in‐
jury or damage may result.◀
Ensuring the stability of the child seat
When installing child restraint systems,
make sure that the child seat is securely fas‐
tened to the backrest of the seat. Angle and
headrest of the backrest might need to be ad‐
justed or possibly be removed. Make sure that
all backrests are securely locked. Otherwise
the stability of the child seat can be affected,
and there is an increased risk of injury because
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