2008 BMW 5 Series Owner's Manual - Page 130

Practical interior accessories Closing 1. Fold the rear backrest into the seating position and engage. When you return the seat to its upright position, make sure that the catch engages properly. If it is not properly engaged, transported cargo could enter the vehicle during braking or evasive maneuvers and endanger the vehicle occupants.< 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 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. Manual roll-up cover When opening the tailgate or rear window, the roll-up cover is raised. Before closing the tailgate and rear window, press down the roll-up cover until it engages. Automatic roll-up cover* 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. Make sure that the closing area of the rollup cover is clear of obstructions, otherwise the payload or the roll-up cover may be damaged.< Expanding cargo bay The rear backrest is divided. You can fold down both sides separately in order to expand the cargo bay. 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 evasive maneuvers and endanger the vehicle occupants.< To ensure that the safety systems continue to provide optimized protection, please observe the safety belt information on page 45.< Pull out the roll-up cover and hook it into the brackets. 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, otherwise it can be damaged.< 128 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 240 - © 08/07 BMW AG