BMW 2006 550i Sedan Manual Do Proprietário

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Sports Wagon: 
Use the separation net to protect the occu-
pants, refer to page
. Make sure that 
objects cannot penetrate through the sepa-
ration net. 
Wrap sharp-edged or pointed objects 
which could strike the rear window while 
driving.
Securing cargo
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Use the luggage net
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, luggage straps, or 
securing straps to hold down small and 
lightweight luggage and cargo.
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Heavy-duty cargo straps
*
 for securing 
larger and heavier objects are available at 
your BMW center. Four lashing eyes 
mounted in the luggage compartment or 
cargo area are used to secure these heavy-
duty cargo straps, refer to illustration.
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Please observe the special instructions 
supplied with the heavy-duty cargo straps.
Always position and secure the load as 
described above. If you do not, it can 
endanger the passengers during braking or 
evasive maneuvers.
Use only the lashing eyes to secure heavy-duty 
cargo straps, refer to illustration, otherwise the 
cargo straps could become detached or the 
vehicle could be damaged.
Never exceed either the approved gross vehicle 
weight or either of the approved axle loads, refer 
to page
 ff., as excessive loads can pose a 
safety hazard, and may also place you in viola-
tion of traffic safety laws. 
You should never transport heavy or hard 
objects unsecured in the passenger compart-
ment, as they could fly around and pose a safety 
hazard to the vehicle's occupants during abrupt 
braking or evasive maneuvers.
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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
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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
 ff.
The load on the roof must be evenly distributed 
and must not extend outward beyond the limits 
of the loading surface. Always stow the heaviest 
pieces at 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 compartment lid/
tailgate.
Secure roof-mounted cargo correctly and 
securely to prevent it from shifting or falling off 
during the trip.
Drive smoothly. Avoid sudden acceleration and 
braking maneuvers. Take corners gently.
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