The trunk wasn’t big enough to hold the large thing I needed to put in it. I need to be able to fold down the back seats, but I just can’t seem to figure it out. How do I fold down the back seats? I read page 37 of the manual, but there was nothing there.
Do you have the option in your car? For whatever (dumb) reason, it is not a standard feature on BMWs sold in the U.S. market (either as an add-on or as part of the cold weather package).
I find it surprising that such a basic feature is not included as standard in a vehicle that is advertised as “luxury.”
When you open your trunk, there are two latches (one on each side), if you do have it. When you pull them, the back seat will collapse. Latch-less seats aren’t foldable.
I was ignorant of this. I’m assuming I don’t have it because my e90 is as stock as it can be. What a shame, because even my 1997 Maxima had this. haha
Is this because a frame devoid of folding seats is more sturdy and/or powerful than one with folding seats?
Just curious, you know?
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…as I prioritize rigidity and the lack of rattles over folding the back seat. BMW deserves praise for maintaining it an option. What could you possible stuff into the trunk opening that would require the fold-down seat anyhow because the 3 Series is not a hauler?
Are you for real? For my home, I recently purchased some blinds, so that is the ideal illustration. Many lengthy objects nonetheless have smaller widths and heights.
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How does a BMW 5 Series’ back seat come down?
- Open your trunk wide.
- Two black levers should be visible on the lip of the trunk.
- You can lower the parts of your rear bench seat by pulling one or both of these levers.
Do the back seats of a BMW 5 Series fold down?
The 18.7 cubic foot trunk of the 5 Series is relatively substantial for a midsize vehicle. The rear seats’ 40/20/40 split allows for a variety of layouts when they are folded down. This makes moving heavy objects simple.
In a BMW M4, can the back seats be folded down?
The boot is similar in size to that of the RS5. It has the advantage of being a very straightforward square shape, which enables us to fit seven bags in the boot. It’s only a shame that, unlike the Audi, you can’t fold down the back seats to carry a longer load.
In a BMW 330e, are the back seats foldable?
The BMW 3 Series has 480 liters of cargo space in standard variants, which is more than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and comparable to the Audi A4 Saloon.
Although the BMW (when equipped with the extended storage option) has more helpful nets and pockets to the side of the load area, the Audi’s entrance is slightly more practical due to its squarer shape. If you need to load bigger objects, the back seats of the 3 Series can be split in half 40:20:40.
The 330e plug-in hybrid model, on the other hand, will give you a little shock when you open the boot. The gasoline tank has been relocated to above the rear axle due to the necessity for additional space for batteries, which decreases the load volume to just 375 liters, as is immediately apparent from the hump in the floor.
How is the middle seat in a BMW X1 folded?
Where the seat bottom joins the seat back, look for a pull loop. On my 2018 model, there are 3, allowing for a 40/20/40 split. If available, a lever located on the side above the cubby compartments may be used to detach the back seats from the trunk.
According to what I understand, the seats will be able to fold regardless of the accessories you have installed, whether it is by a pull tab or a lever positioned on the trunk. Even for BMW, it would be ridiculous to offer THAT as a choice in a vehicle of this caliber.
The “slide and recline rear seats” option does exactly what it says on the tin: it allows the back seats to slide forward and backward and somewhat recline. Since I don’t have either the lever or sliding rear seats, the trunk lever might also be an alternative. However, they still fold using the tabs.
Just to reiterate what has already been said, if the OP is merely asking if they fold “flat,” that is a common feature and they do.
This is distinct from the recline and slide option, which allows the back seats to somewhat recline and move back and forth. Sadly, the lever that is usually included with this option and is situated in the trunk above the cubbies is not included with the option that I have in my MY21 USA model. I’m unsure if this only applies to my USA-built vehicle or if BMW discontinued that feature.
Not including the $300 “Sliding and Reclining Rear Seat Adjustment” add-on option
All X1 (f48) rear seats can be folded forward so they lie flat, as previous commenters have mentioned. Pulling the cloth loops is required to fold the back seats. The lever for the adjustable sliding/reclining feature of your car is located below the front edge of the seat base. If you do not hold the seat back when drawing the loops, the seat will drop into a fully flat (almost) position. The loops can also be used to modify the angle of the seat backrest. Pushing the seat back up into an upright, secured position requires pulling and holding the loops.
In earlier models, it was possible to detach the back seat from the trunk or boot using two levers located above the side cubby pockets. The only function of these remote switches was release, and the seats had to be manually raised. The right hand switch in my car kept breaking. As far as I know, the boot/trunk release was abandoned in 2020. I have included images for the sliding adjustment and seat back release loop. To actually read your car’s handbook, you might find it helpful. I also found the free BMW drivers guide app for smartphones and tablets (including the iPad) to be helpful. You can get it from the App Store or Google Play Store. The app will display features and serve as an electronic manual for your particular automobile because it is VIN-specific. From the app is the image that is attached.
Do the M4’s seats fold down?
In contrast, the M4’s two-passenger rear seat necessitates some flexibility while entering and exiting, and the coupe roofline reduces rear headroom. Both have generous 12-cubic-foot trunks, and the rear seats can be folded down 60/40 to expand that capacity.
Do the back seats on the BMW 4 Series fold up?
The Audi A5 and Mercedes C-Class Coupe, the 4 Series’ two primary rivals, both have a somewhat larger trunk than the 4 Series. However, there is enough for a small buggy or a set of golf equipment, and the rear seats can be folded down to accommodate longer loads.
How do you remove the trunk from the back seat of a BMW?
You must perform the following in order to enter your BMW’s trunk while the battery is dead:
- By depressing the release button on the rear of the fob, you can remove the secret key from your key fob.
- Find the slot where your manual key goes. On select BMW models, the trunk or the lid may have a manual key slot. In that case, open the trunk.
- Find the door’s keyhole. Try the door if you can’t find anywhere to use a key on the trunk. Particularly the driver’s side door is likely to feature a place for a manual key. If so, open the car door.
- eject the concealed key container. If there doesn’t seem to be a key slot on your door, it might be hidden in a hidden compartment under the door handle. The key slot can be seen if you wedge the key into the opening beneath the compartment and pop it off. Lock the vehicle.
- For trunk access, fold down the back seats. Your jumper cables will be available to you at this time. But if you want to access the trunk from this position, a rectangular tab can be found inside the door of the trunk. When the tab is removed, a wire ought to follow. The trunk will open if the wire is pulled.
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Has the BMW f30 had foldable seats?
BMW UK claims that the new LCI 3-series DOES NOT by default have folding rear seats, with the exception of the Touring model, after much confusion and debate. You must select the “40:20:40 split/folding rear seats” option if you want them to fold.
In my pre-LCI 3-series, the rear seat folded 60:40 by default, and I believe there was a more involved option for people who wanted through-loading.
Only the F31 features folding seats as standard, as said. The F32 Coupe has also been updated to not include it by default. In the E92 Coupe, it came as standard.
My car was a stock order when I bought it, and it came with the interior comfort package, which I assumed I would never use. Last weekend, I went to IKEA because I wanted a new cupboard. I bought two enormous boxes that were 190 cm long.
I took a chance and bought them. When I got to the parking lot, the rear seats were folded and nicely fit in. Onlookers were amazed at how I managed to get this enormous box into the back of a 3 series!
Up until this point, I believed the option was a complete waste of money, but from this point forward, I will always look to specify it when purchasing a vehicle!
I’ve had split-fold rear seats in my 2006 new e90 320i for the past nine years. I learned my lesson, and the PS250 I spent on the new 330i’s folding rear seats was the finest money I’ve ever spent.
I agree with what was said above. This was my first BMW, and I regret getting it so soon after it was introduced to the public.
It has always been an option, either as a standalone choice or a component of a comfort pack. It was a deal breaker for me when I was considering purchasing a used 3 series; I didn’t care about the M Sport Plus pack, heated seats, etc., but it had to have folding rear seats. You’d be shocked at how few people have them.
In this day and age, on a motor that costs PS37k new, it is a fecking p!ss take. Since mine is an AUC, I’ve never had the option, so I was surprised that it wasn’t standard (I get that a 40:20:40 or even 60:40 folding seat would be an option, but how expensive to design and produce would that be!)
Does the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe have rear seats that can be folded?
Although the frameless doors on the 2 Series Gran Coupe are standard, the tight space makes getting in and out of the back seat a little challenging. Due to the split-folding back seats, the boot can expand to store 430 liters of cargo.