BMW M5 Sedan 2008 User Manual

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Load

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

Stowing cargo

Load heavy cargo as far forward and as low
as possible, placing it directly behind the
rear backrest.

Cover sharp edges and corners.

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

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

Securing cargo

Use the luggage net

, luggage straps, or

securing straps to hold down small and
lightweight luggage and cargo.

Heavy-duty cargo straps

for securing

larger and heavier objects are available at
your BMW center. Four lashing eyes
mounted in the cargo bay are used to
secure these heavy-duty cargo straps, refer
to illustration.

Please observe the special instructions
supplied with the heavy-duty cargo straps.

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

ger the vehicle's occupants, for example if sud-
den braking or evasive maneuvers are neces-
sary.
Use only the lashing eyes to secure heavy-duty
cargo straps, refer to illustration, otherwise the
cargo straps could become detached or the
vehicle could be damaged.
Never exceed either the approved gross vehicle
weight or either of the approved axle loads, refer
to page

232

, as excessive loads can pose a

safety hazard, and may also place you in viola-
tion of traffic safety laws.
You should never transport unsecured heavy or
hard objects in the passenger compartment, as
they could fly around and pose a safety hazard
to the vehicle's occupants during abrupt brak-
ing or evasive maneuvers.