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Load

The permissible load is the total of the weight of
occupants and cargo/luggage. The greater the
weight of the occupants, the less cargo/lug-
gage can be transported.

Stowing cargo

Position heavy objects as low and as far for-
ward as possible, ideally directly behind the
respective seat backs.

Cover sharp edges and corners.

For very heavy cargo when the rear seat is
not occupied, secure each safety belt in the
opposite buckle.

Securing cargo

Secure smaller and lighter items using
retaining straps, a cargo-bay net

or draw

straps

Heavy-duty cargo straps

for securing

larger and heavier objects are available at
your BMW center. Four lashing eyes are
provided for attaching the cargo straps.
Two are located

on the rear cargo-bay

panel

2, two more on the cargo-bay

sidewalls

Please comply with the information sup-
plied with the cargo straps.

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

ger the car's occupants, for example if sudden
braking or swerves are necessary.
Never exceed either the approved gross vehicle
weight or either of the approved axle loads, refer
to page

212

, as excessive loads can pose a

safety hazard, and may also place you in viola-
tion of traffic safety laws.
Heavy or hard objects should not be carried
unsecured inside the car, since they could be
thrown around, for example as a result of heavy
braking, sudden swerves, etc., and endanger
the occupants.

Roof-mounted luggage rack*

A special rack system is available as an option
for your BMW. Comply with the precautions
included with the installation instructions.

Mounting points

The mounting points are located in the roof or
along 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
vehicle handling and steering response.

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