Controls and features -> Through-loading system for your BMW 5 Series 1995-2003
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.





