BMW 2009 M3 Sedan Manual Do Proprietário

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3.

Push the corresponding head restraint 
down as far as it will go, refer to page

.

4.

To release the rear seat backrest, pull the 
corresponding lever in the cargo bay.

5.

The unlocked rear seat backrest moves for-
ward slightly. Fold the backrest forward by 
the head restraint.

1.

Return the rear seat backrest to its upright 
position and engage it.

When returning the backrest into its 
seating position, make sure that the 

seat's locking mechanism engages prop-
erly. Otherwise, cargo could be thrown 
around in the event of sharp braking or 
swerving and endanger the occupants.

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2.

Release the latch plate from the fixture on 
the rear window shelf and insert it into the 
belt lock of the center safety belt. Make sure 
you hear the latch plate engage in the belt 
buckle.

The lashing eyes in the cargo bay provide you 
with a way to attach cargo bay nets

or draw 

straps for securing suitcases and luggage, refer 
to page

.

Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the 
following storage spaces can be found in the 
cargo bay:

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Left storage compartment, e.g. for storing a 
box of cleaning tissues or up to 12 CD jack-
ets, depending on vehicle equipment ver-
sion

>

Net

for securing smaller objects, to be 

attached to the fixtures on the floor panel

>

Hooks for hanging up, e.g. shopping bags 
or tote bags

>

Rubber strap on the left trim panel for 
securing small objects such as a folding 
umbrella

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Net for small objects on the right trim panel 
of the cargo bay

Do not exceed the maximum permissible 
load of 55 lbs/25 kg for the storage com-

partment under the floor panel, otherwise dam-
age could result.

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