Roof-mounted luggage rack, Things to re memb er when driving – BMW M3 Coupe 2010 User Manual

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Things

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driving

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Sedan

Sports Wagon

Use the partition net to protect passengers,
refer to page

111

. Make sure that objects

cannot penetrate the partition net.

Do not stack cargo higher than the upper
edge of the backrests.

Place protective material around any
objects which could bump against the rear
window while the vehicle is in motion.

Securing cargo

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.

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

247

, 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
loose inside the car, since they could be thrown
around, for example as a result of heavy braking,
sudden swerves, etc., and endanger the occu-
pants.
Only attach the cargo straps using the lashing
eyes shown in the illustration. Do not secure
cargo with the anchors for tether straps, refer to
page

; otherwise, these could be damaged.

Roof-mounted luggage rack*

A special rack system is available as an option
for your BMW. Comply with the directions given
in the installation instructions.

Mounting points

The mounting points are located in the roof/
along the roof rails