Things to remember when driving – BMW 328i Coupe 2011 User Manual

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Things to remember when driving

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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 backrests.

Cover sharp edges and corners.

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

Coupe

Convertible

Securing cargo

Coupe

Convertible

Secure smaller and lighter items using
retaining straps, a cargo area 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 cargo area

sidewalls

1, two more are on the rear cargo

area panel

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

Convertible: before opening the hardtop,
fold down the cargo area partition. Make

sure the cargo area is loaded correctly; other-
wise parts of the hardtop can be damaged, refer
to page

111

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 swerving is necessary.
Never exceed either the approved gross vehicle
weight or either of the approved axle loads, refer
to page

181

; otherwise, excessive loads can