BMW serie 7 1999 Manual Do Utilizador

118

Cargo loading

Roof-mounted luggage rack

Securing the load

> Secure smaller, light pieces with the

retaining straps or with a luggage
compartment net or elastic straps (re-
fer to page

)

> For large, heavy pieces, see your

BMW center for load-securing de-
vices

. Lashing eyes are provided at

the corners of the luggage compart-
ment for attaching these load-secur-
ing devices (refer to the illustration).

> Comply with the information en-

closed with the load-securing de-
vices.

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Always position and secure the
load correctly, otherwise it can en-

danger the passengers in the event of
braking, swerving or in a crash.
Do not exceed the permissible gross
weight and the permissible axle loads
(refer to page

196

). If you do so, the

operating safety of the vehicle is no
longer ensured, and you are in violation
of the law.
Do not stow heavy or hard objects in
the passenger compartment unless
they are properly secured. Improperly
secured objects would be thrown
around during braking and evasive ma-
neuvers and endanger the occupants.

A special luggage system is available as
an option for your BMW. Please comply
with the precautions included with the
installation instructions.

Because roof racks raise the center of
gravity of the car when loaded, they ex-
ercise a major effect on its handling and
steering response.
You should therefore always remember
not to exceed the approved roof weight,
the approved gross vehicle weight or
the axle weights when loading the rack.
You will find the specifications under
"Technical Data" on page

196

Make sure that the load is not too
heavy, and attempt to distribute it
evenly. Always load the heaviest pieces
first (on the bottom). Make sure there is
sufficient space to raise the sliding/tilt
sunroof.