BMW 8 Coupe Series, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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▷ Fully fold down the rear backrests if a large
load is to be stowed.
▷ Small and lightweight transported loads: can
be secured with retaining straps, a luggage
net or other suitable straps.
▷ Large and heavy transported loads: secure
with lashing straps.
Lashing eyes in the boot
General
Equipment for securing the transported load,
such as lashing straps, tensioning straps or lug‐
gage nets, must be secured to the lashing eyes
in the boot.
Lashing eyes
Four lashing eyes are located in the boot for se‐
curing the loads.
Net
Smaller objects can be stowed in the net on the
right-hand side. Move the net down to transport
larger objects.
Side storage compartment,
left
General
There is a storage compartment on the left side
of the boot.
Opening
Pull the handle.
Extending the boot
Principle
The boot can be extended by folding down the
rear backrest.
General
The rear backrest is split 50–50.
Safety notes
WARNING
Risk of entrapment when folding down the rear
backrest. There is a danger of injury or damage
to property. Before folding down, make sure
that the area of movement of the rear backrest
and the head restraint is kept clear.
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