Roof-mounted luggage rack, Cargo loading roof-mounted luggage rack – BMW 2006 bmw 325i User Manual

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Cargo loading

Roof-mounted luggage rack

Always position and secure the
load correctly. If you do not, it can

endanger the passengers during brak-
ing or evasive maneuvers.
Do not exceed the permissible gross
vehicle weight and the permissible axle
loads (refer to page

194

). If you do, the

operating safety of the vehicle is no
longer ensured and you are in violation
of the law.
Do not carry hard or heavy objects
unsecured in the passenger compart-
ment. If you do so, they may be
projected through the air during braking
and evasive maneuvers, thus
endangering vehicle occupants.

Anchors

Access to the anchors:
To open the cover (arrow), please use
the tool included with the luggage rack
system.

A special roof-rack system is available
for your BMW as an optional extra.
Please comply with the precautions in-
cluded with the installation instructions.

Because roof racks raise the center of
gravity of the vehicle when loaded, they
exercise 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

194

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Make sure that the load is not too heavy,
and attempt to distribute it evenly.
Always load the heaviest pieces first (on
the bottom). Be sure that adequate
clearance is maintained for raising the
sliding/tilt sunroof, and that objects do
not project into the opening path of the
luggage compartment lid.

Secure the roof luggage correctly and
securely to prevent it from shifting or
being lost during driving (danger to
following traffic).

Drive smoothly and avoid sudden ac-
celeration or braking. Do not corner at
high speeds.

The roof load increases the aerody-
namic resistance. Increased fuel
consumption and additional stresses
on the vehicle's body result from this.