Cargo area -> Multifunction hook for your BMW i4 2021-2025
Cargo area
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available cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.
of the rear seat backrests. When the rear
seat is not occupied, secure each of the
outer seat belts in the opposite buckle.
6. If the vehicle will be towing a trailer, load
from your trailer will be transferred to the
vehicle. Consult this manual to determine
how this reduces the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of the vehicle.
Lashing eyes in the cargo
area
Payload
General information
Attach auxiliary materials to secure the cargo
such as lashing straps, tensioning straps, draw
straps, or cargo nets to the lashing eyes.
Overview
The maximum payload is the sum of the
weight of the occupants and the cargo.
The greater the weight of the occupants, the
less cargo that can be transported.
Stowing and securing cargo
The lashing eyes are located in the cargo area.
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Cover sharp edges and corners on the
cargo.
Multifunction hook
Do not stack cargo above the upper edge of
the backrests.
If necessary, fold down the rear backrests
to stow large cargo.
General information
Depending on the vehicle equipment, a multi-
function hook is located on the right side in the
cargo area.
Fasten the aids for securing the load to the
lashing eyes in the cargo area.
Small and light cargo: secure with tension-
ing straps or tension bands or with a lug-
gage compartment net.
Safety information
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Larger and heavy cargo: secure with cargo
straps.
Warning
Improper use of the multifunction hooks can
lead to a risk of objects flying about, e.g., dur-
ing braking and evasive maneuvers. There is
a risk of injury and risk of property damage.
Only hang lightweight objects from the multi-
Heavy cargo: stow as far forward as possi-
ble, directly behind and at the bottom of the
rear seat backrests.
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Very heavy cargo: stow as far forward as
possible, directly behind and at the bottom
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Cargo area
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function hooks. Heavy luggage in the cargo
area must be properly secured.
Enlarging the cargo area
Principle
The cargo area can be enlarged by folding
down the rear seat backrests.
Folding out the multifunction hook
General information
The rear seat backrest is divided at a ratio of
40–20–40. The right rear seat backrest and
the center section can be folded down sepa-
rately. The left rear seat backrest can be folded
down together with the center section.
The rear seat backrests can be folded down
from the rear.
Fold down the multifunction hook until it no-
ticeably engages in the lower position.
Safety information
Net
Warning
Vehicle parts can be damaged or body parts
jammed when folding down the rear seat
backrest. There is a risk of injury or risk of
property damage. Make sure that the area of
movement of the rear seat backrest including
head restraint is clear when folding down.
Depending on the equipment, smaller objects
can be stowed in the net on the left or right
side. To transport larger objects, slide the net
down.
Cargo floor panel
Warning
General information
If a rear seat backrest is not locked, unse-
cured cargo can be thrown about the car’s
interior; for instance, in the event of an acci-
dent, braking or an evasive maneuver. There
is a risk of injury. Make sure that the rear seat
backrest is locked after folding it back.
There is a storage compartment under the
cargo area floor.
Opening the storage compartment
Warning
The stability of the child restraint system is
limited or compromised with incorrect seat
setting or improper installation of the child
seat. There is a risk of injury or danger to life.
Make sure that the child restraint system fits
securely against the backrest. If possible, ad-
Fold cargo area floor forwards.
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