BMW 2004 745i Sedan Manual Do Proprietário

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Stowing cargo 
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Load heavy cargo as far forward and 
as low as possible, placing it directly 
behind the bulkhead behind the rear 
seats 
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Cover sharp edges and corners 
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For very heavy cargo when the rear seat 
is not occupied, secure each safety belt 
in the opposite buckle. 
Securing cargo 
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Use the luggage net
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 or securing straps 
to hold down small and lightweight lug-
gage and cargo, refer to page 
 
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Heavy-duty cargo straps
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 for securing 
larger and heavier objects are available 
at your BMW center. Anchorages for 
attaching these heavy-duty straps have 
been provided in your vehicle's luggage 
compartment, refer to the illustration
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Please observe the special instructions 
supplied with the anchorage fittings. 
Always position and secure the load 
correctly. If you do not, it can even 
endanger the passengers during braking or 
evasive maneuvers.
Never exceed either the approved gross 
vehicle weight or either of the approved 
axle loads, refer to page 
loads can pose a safety hazard, and may 
also place you in violation of freeway safety 
laws.
You should never transport heavy or hard 
objects unsecured in the passenger com-
partment, as they could fly around and 
pose a safety hazard to the vehicle's occu-
pants during abrupt braking or evasive 
maneuvers .
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Roof-mounted luggage 
rack*
Anchorage points 
The anchorage points are located within 
the door openings. 
A special rack system is available as an 
option for your BMW. Please comply with 
the precautions included with the installa-
tion instructions. 
Because roof racks raise the vehicle's cen-
ter 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 weight, the 
approved gross vehicle weight or the axle 
loads when loading the rack. 
You can find the specified weights in the 
Technical data section on page 
Make sure that the load is not too heavy, 
and that it does not extend outward to 
beyond the limits of the loading surface. 
Always load the heaviest pieces first – on 
the bottom. Be sure that adequate clear-
ance is maintained for raising the glass 
roof, and that objects do not project into 
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