2017 BMW 5 SERIES GRAN TURISMO Owners Manual

RemovingCargo
cover
in
tailgate1.Release the turn locks on the outside, arj
row 1. Cargo cover folds down.2.Push the cargo cover upwards, arrow 2,
and remove it.
Cargo
cover
in
the
cargo
area
Press up the cargo cover and remove.
Stowing
1.Open rear storage compartment in thecargo area, refer to page 190.2.Place the tailgate cargo cover in the storj
age compartment.3.Place the cargo cover over it in the cargoarea.
Installing
Proceed in the reverse order to reinstall. The
cargo covers must snap audibly into place on their respective holders.
Through-loading
system
General
information
The cargo area can be expanded by folding
down the cargo partition and the rear seat
backrest.
The cargo partition and the rear backrest are
subdivided at a ratio of 40m20m40. You can also
fold down the left and right sides separately.
Foldable
rear
backrests,
manual
Pull the lever. The backrest folds forward.
Fold the backrest back; the backrest engages in an upright position. Pull the lever again to
adjust the backrest to the desired angle.
WARNING
The stability of the child restraint system
is limited or compromised with incorrect seat adjustment or improper installation of the childseat. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.
Make sure that the child restraint system fits
securely against the backrest. If possible, adj
just the backrest tilt for all affected backrests
and correctly adjust the seats. Make sure that
seats and backrests are securely engaged. If
possible, adjust the height of the head rej
straints or remove them.'

cargo partition is clear prior to folding it in orout.'

Storage
compartmentsVehicle
features
and
optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable country provisions
must be observed.
Safety
information WARNING
Loose objects or devices with a cable
connection to the vehicle, e.g., mobile phones, can be thrown into the vehicle's interior while
driving, e.g., in the event of an accident or durj
ing braking and evasive maneuvers. There is a risk of injury. Secure loose objects or devices
with a cable connection to the vehicle in the
vehicle's interior.'

Driver's
side
Safety
information WARNING
Folded open, the glove compartment
protrudes in the vehicle's interior. Objects in the glove compartment can be thrown into thevehicle's interior while driving, e.g., in the eventof an accident or during braking and evasive
maneuvers. There is a risk of injury. Always
close the glove compartment immediately after
using it.'

RearA storage compartment is located in the centerarmrest between the seats.
Folding
down
Pull on the opener and fold the armrest forjward.
Opening
Storage compartment in the rear center armj
rest.
Push the button and fold open the cover.
Storage
compartment
in
the
center
console
To open: press the button.
Cup
holders Information WARNING
Unsuitable containers in the cup holder
and hot beverages can damage the cup holder
and increase the risk of injury in the event of an accident. There is a risk of injury or risk of
property damage. Use light-weight, unbreakaj
ble, and sealable containers. Do not transport
hot beverages. Do not force objects into the
cup holder.'

To open: press the button.
Clothes
hooks The clothes hooks are located next to the grabhandles in the rear and on the door pillar in the
rear.
WARNING
Clothing articles on the clothes hooks
can obstruct the view while driving. There is a risk of an accident. When suspending clothingarticles from the hooks, ensure that they will
not obstruct the driver's view.'

You can fix the cover in an upright position, if
needed. To do so, unhook the right-hand rej
taining strap and hook it into the rear of the cover.
NOTE
The storage compartment and the cover
of the storage compartment are not suitable for high weights. Loading of the cover and
heavy objects in the storage compartment can
damage them. There is a risk of property damj age. Do not load the cover of the storage comj
partment, e.g., by sitting on it. Store light obj
jects in the storage compartment.'

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