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Loading cargo

Load:

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

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Stowing cargo

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Position heavy cargo as far forward
as possible – directly behind the
backrests – and as low as possible

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Cover sharp edges and corners

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

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Fasten the partition net, refer to
page

119

, and ensure that carried

items cannot pass through the parti-
tion net

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If you are transporting very heavy
loads when the rear seat is not occu-
pied, secure the outer safety belts in
the opposite buckles.

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Securing the load

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Secure smaller, light pieces with the
luggage straps or a luggage net

*

, or

use flexible straps, refer to page

36

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Heavy-duty cargo straps

*

for secur-

ing larger and heavier objects are
available at your BMW Sports Activity
Vehicle center. The lashing eyes pro-
vided at the corners of the cargo area
serve for mounting these load-secur-
ing devices

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Read and comply with the informa-
tion enclosed with the load-securing
devices.

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