BMW serie 3 sport wagon 2002 Manual Do Utilizador

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Cargo loading

Roof-mounted luggage rack

Securing cargo

Small and light luggage and cargo
can be secured with the aid of flex-
ible straps or a cargo area net

, refer

to page

For large, heavy pieces, see your
BMW center for load-securing
devices

. Anchorages for securing

cargo straps have been provided on
the inner corners of the cargo area
(arrow).

Read and comply with the instructions
enclosed with the load-securing
devices.

Always position and secure the
load correctly. If you do not, it can

endanger the passengers during
braking or evasive maneuvers.
Do not exceed the approved gross
vehicle weight or the maximum axle
loads, refer to page

142

, otherwise the

vehicle's operating safety is no longer
assured and you are in violation of the
law.
Do not stow heavy or hard objects in
the passenger compartment without
securing them. Otherwise they would
be thrown around during braking and
evasive maneuvers and endanger the
passengers.

A special roof-rack system is available
as an optional extra for your BMW.
Please observe the precautions
included with the installation instruc-
tions.

Anchorages

Access to the anchorages:
To fold up the covers (arrow), please
use the tool provided with the roof-rack
system.

Loading and driving notes

Roof-mounted luggage racks raise the
center of gravity of the vehicle when
they are loaded. For this reason, they
exercise a major effect on the vehicle's
handling and steering response.