2008 BMW M5 Owner's Manual - Page 126
2008 BMW M5 Manual
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Practical interior accessories Adaptive fastening system* The adaptive fastening system is used to divide up the cargo bay. It consists of two brackets with a telescopic rail and retaining straps. These are guided into the two rails on the cargo bay floor. Before using the adaptive fastening system, fold up and lock the backrest of the 2nd or 3rd row seats, as otherwise the cargo could be thrown around in the vehicle interior in an accident.< Dividing up cargo bay You can position the cargo as follows: > between the rear backrest and the telescopic rail > between the telescopic rail and the retaining strap Positioning cargo between telescopic rail and retaining strap: 1. Lay the cargo on the telescopic rail. Press the button, arrow 1, and route the retaining strap around the cargo, arrow 2. 2. Hook the retaining strap into the mount 3 on the telescopic rail. 3. Press the button of the bracket, arrow 1. The retaining strap is tensioned. You can also hook both retaining straps into each other.< When you are finished using the adaptive fastening system, unhook the retaining strap and guide it back into the bracket in order to prevent damage and injury. Then slide the fastening system toward the front in order to permit the best possible use of the cargo bay. 1 2 3 Brackets Telescopic rail Notch in the cargo bay rail Mounting brackets The two brackets are connected with a telescopic rail. 1. Insert the brackets at the respective notch in the rail on the cargo bay floor. 2. Press down the brackets to push them into the desired position. 3. Check the firm seating of the brackets. They must be clearly heard to engage. Do not lay cargo on the brackets, as otherwise they could be unlocked.< Removing brackets Press down the brackets, slide them up to the notches of the rails and remove them. 124 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 248 - © 08/07 BMW AG