2010 BMW 135 Owner's Manual - Page 104

Practical interior accessories Coupe: through-loading system Opening Convertible: cargo loading Enlarging the cargo area 1. To release the rear seat backrest, pull the corresponding lever in the cargo area. 2. The unlocked rear seat backrest moves forward slightly. Fold the backrest forward by the head restraint. When the convertible top is closed you can enlarge the cargo area: To do so, fold the cargo area partition upward. Before opening the convertible top, pull the cargo area partition down until it engages. Ensure that pointed objects do not press against the cargo area partition from below. The convertible top can only be opened when the cargo area partition is folded down.< Storage compartments inside the cargo area Closing Return the rear seat backrest to the upright seating position and engage it. When returning the backrest into the seating position, make sure that the seat's locking mechanism is properly engaged. Otherwise, cargo could be thrown around and endanger the occupants in the event of sharp braking or swerving.< The lashing eyes in the cargo area provide you with a way to attach cargo area nets* or draw straps for securing suitcases and luggage, refer to page 110. Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the following storage spaces can be found in the cargo area: > Rubber strap* on the left trim panel for securing small objects such as a folding umbrella > Net* for small objects on the right trim panel of the cargo area > Retaining straps* on cargo area floor: for securing smaller objects or as an anti-slip surface when you place objects on the straps The lashing eyes in the cargo area provide you with a way to attach cargo area nets* or draw straps* for securing suitcases and luggage, refer to page 112. 102 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 846 - © 08/09 BMW AG