Rear parcel shelf anchor points

Jamze · 07-01-2008, 09:19 AM

Been bugging me since I got the car, and can't find anything in the manual. What are they for? Can't imagine you'd want to strap anything down on the shelf. Rear blind maybe? But they seem too big for that.

DTNJNQ · 07-01-2008, 09:20 AM

They would be to anchor baby seats

BMWeber · 07-01-2008, 09:25 AM

^^^^
yup It's part of the LATCH system. look up LATCH in your manual

Vidge · 07-01-2008, 09:30 AM

Yep child seat retaining straps

Jamze · 07-01-2008, 09:31 AM

Found it - thanks! Won't be using those then :smile:

hansenc · 07-01-2008, 01:12 PM

Can they be removed?

gio · 07-01-2008, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vidge

Yep child seat retaining straps

Why would you sit a child on your rear parcel shelf? Or is it for when you strap them to the roof?

Jamze · 07-01-2008, 01:18 PM

> Can they be removed?

Was going to check, they reflect in the rear window if the suns out.

natedog_1959 · 07-01-2008, 01:40 PM

If the reflection is bothering you, tinted windows are your friend. Nate

plien69 · 07-01-2008, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gio

Why would you sit a child on your rear parcel shelf? Or is it for when you strap them to the roof?

it's the TimeOut location.

jbenington86 · 07-01-2008, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by natedog_1959

If the reflection is bothering you, tinted windows are your friend. Nate

I hate not being able to tint my windows! If I tint them when I go for inspection it has to be off or my car will fail...If it doesnt come from the factory tinted I fail

nickc · 07-01-2008, 03:01 PM

Is there an air vent at the bottom of the rear screen?

nickc · 08-05-2008, 03:13 PM

anyone?

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DTNJNQ Captain 110 Rep 994 Posts Drives: M2, 135i, Xclass Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [8.66]	They would be to anchor baby seats
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Jamze Private 7 Rep 95 Posts Drives: AW 320d Touring Join Date: May 2008 Location: Surrey iTrader: (0)	> Can they be removed? Was going to check, they reflect in the rear window if the suns out. __________________ 2010 BMW 320d M Sport Business Edition Touring, Alpine White 2006 MX-5 Mk3 2.0i Sport, True Red 2008 BMW 120d M Sport Coupe, Alpine White (gone) 1999 VW Golf Mk3 2.0 Cabriolet, Jazz Blue (gone) and an Orange P7 mountain bike!
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