BMW X5 - CATALOGUE, Owner'S Manual

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Opening the storage
compartment
Press the button, arrow 1, and open the cover,
arrow 2.
Storage compartments
under the cargo floor panel
General information
There are storage compartments beneath the
cargo floor panel.
Opening the storage
compartments
Fold up the cargo floor panel.
Closing the storage
compartments
Push the cargo floor panel downward.
Enlarging the cargo area
Principle
The cargo area can be enlarged by folding down
the rear seat backrests.
General information
The rear seat backrest of the second seat row is
divided at a ratio of 40–20–40. The side rear seat
backrests and the center section can be folded
down separately.
The rear seat backrests can be folded down from
the rear or from the cargo area.
Depending on the equipment version, the rear
seat backrests can be folded down either man‐
ually or electrically.
Safety information
Warning
Danger of jamming with folding down the back‐
rests. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage
to property. Make sure that the area of move‐
ment of the rear backrest and the of the head
restraint is clear prior to folding down.
Warning
If a rear seat backrest is not locked, unsecured
cargo can be thrown about the car’s interior;
for instance, in the event of an accident, braking
or an evasive maneuver. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that the rear seat backrest is locked
after folding it back.
Warning
The stability of the child restraint system is lim‐
ited or compromised with incorrect seat setting
or improper installation of the child seat. There
is a risk of injury or danger to life. Make sure
that the child restraint system fits securely
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CONTROLS
Cargo area
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