BMW 2010 550i Sedan Manual Do Proprietário

Things

to re

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driving

128

Do not pile objects higher than the top edge
of the backrest.

Sports Wagon:
Use the partition net to protect the occu-
pants, refer to page

118

. Make sure that

objects cannot penetrate through the parti-
tion net.
Wrap sharp-edged or pointed objects
which could strike the rear window while
driving.

Securing cargo

Use the luggage net

, luggage straps, or

securing straps to hold down small and
lightweight luggage and cargo.

Heavy-duty cargo straps

for securing

larger and heavier objects are available at
your BMW center. Four lashing eyes
mounted in the cargo bay are used to
secure these heavy-duty cargo straps, refer
to illustration.

Please observe the special instructions
supplied with the heavy-duty cargo straps.

Position and secure the cargo as
described above, so that it cannot endan-

ger the vehicle's occupants, for example if sud-
den braking or evasive maneuvers are neces-
sary.
Never exceed either the approved gross vehicle
weight or either of the approved axle loads, refer
to page

241

, as excessive loads can pose a

safety hazard, and may also place you in viola-
tion of traffic safety laws.
You should never transport unsecured heavy or
hard objects in the passenger compartment, as
they could fly around and pose a safety hazard
to the vehicle's occupants during abrupt brak-
ing or evasive maneuvers.

Use only the lashing eyes pictured to fasten the
heavy-duty cargo straps. Do not secure cargo
with the upper attachment points for LATCH,
refer to page

; otherwise, you could damage

them.

Roof-mounted luggage rack*

A special rack system is available as an option
for your BMW. Please comply with the precau-
tions included with the installation instructions.

Mounting points

The mounting points are located in the door
openings or on the roof rails

Loading roof-mounted luggage rack

Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of
gravity when loaded, they have a major effect on
its handling and steering response.
You should therefore always remember not to
exceed the approved roof load capacity, the
approved gross vehicle weight or the axle loads
when loading the rack.
You can find the specified weights under
Weights on page

241

Distribute the roof load uniformly. The load
must not be too large in area. Always stow the
heaviest pieces on the bottom. Be sure that
adequate clearance is maintained for raising the
glass sunroof, and that objects do not project
into the opening path of the luggage compart-
ment lid/tailgate.
Secure roof-mounted cargo correctly and
securely to prevent it from shifting or falling off
during the trip.