Get Controls and features -> Loading: Through-loading system / Ski bag Guide for BMW M5 4 Door Third Generation (1998-2003)

Through-loading system*

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The rear backrest is divided into two

sections, one-third and two-thirds of

the seat respectively. For carrying

longer objects, you can fold down

either section of the backrest sepa-

rately.

The center belt has an additional small You can lock each backrest in the rear

buckle.

seat with a master key.

> If you connect the two belt sections,

you can use the center belt as any

normal 3-point belt.

This also prevents access to the

luggage compartment from the interior

of the vehicle when you turn over the

> It is easier to fold the rear seat back- door and ignition key (3) to someone

rest up and down if you unbuckle the else (refer to page 30). This is conve-

To open:

Reach into the recess and pull forward

(arrow 1).

belt (arrow).

nient for valet parking, for instance.

When you close the backrest, be sure

that the catch engages securely. The

red tab (arrow 2) must go fully down.

¹¹²ⁿSki bag*

The ski bag allows the safe and clean

transport of up to four pairs of standard

skis or up to two snowboards.

Installing the center armrest

Guide the armrest into position from

above, then apply pressure until you

hear it snap into position.

With the length of the ski bag and the

additional space in the luggage

compartment, you can store skis with a

length of up to 6.8 ft (2.10 meters).

Because of the tapered shape of the

bag, the ski bag can only accommodate

two pairs of skis with a length of 6.8 ft

(2.10 meters).

Be sure that the seat covers are

not damaged by the side pins.<

Removing the center armrest

(Not required for vehicles with the

through-loading system. Refer to

page 114.)

1 Fold the center armrest completely

down.

2 Loosen the trim from the upper

Velcro®fastener and place it on the

armrest.

3 Grasp the front of the armrest with

one hand, then use your other hand

to reach down behind the armrest

and pull up sharply (arrow).

Ski bag*

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Securing the load

4 Use the magnetic retainers to attach

the cover panel to the upper surface

(metal surface below rear tray) of the

luggage compartment.

1 Press the release button (arrow 1):

The cover panel in the luggage

compartment is unlocked.

Secure the bag's contents by

tightening down the retaining

strap at the buckle.<

2 Press the detent levers inward

(arrow 2) and pull the cover forward.

3 Extend the ski bag between the front

seats. The zipper provides conve-

nient access to stored items. It may

be opened to allow the ski bag to dry.

To store the ski bag, perform the above

steps in reverse sequence.

Please be sure that the skis are clean

before loading them into the bag.

Take care to avoid damage from sharp

edges.

An unsecured ski bag could lead

to loss of vehicle control and to

personal injury in case of an accident.<

¹¹⁴ⁿSki bag*

Cargo loading

With throughloading system

Stowing cargo

Securing the load

1 Fold the center armrest down.

Loosen the trim from the upper

Velcro®fastener and place it on the

armrest.

If you are transporting a load in your

BMW:

> Secure smaller, light pieces with the

luggage net or use draw straps*

(refer to page 39).

> Load heavy cargo as far forward as

possible – directly behind the back-

rests or the luggage compartment

partition – and as low as possible.

> Cover sharp edges and corners.

> Do not pile objects higher than the

top edge of the backrest.

> For large, heavy pieces, see your

BMW center for load-securing

devices*. The lashing eyes provided

at the corners of the luggage

compartment serve for mounting

these load-securing devices.

> Read and comply with the informa-

tion enclosed with the load-securing

devices.

2 Press button 1 downward and swing

the cover forward.

3 Press knob 2: the cover in the

luggage compartment is unlocked.

> If you are transporting very heavy

loads when the rear seat is not occu-

pied, secure the outer safety belts in

the opposite buckle.

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