Roof-mounted luggage rack, Things to re memb er when driving – BMW M5 Sedan 2006 User Manual

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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 luggage compartment or
cargo area are used to secure these heavy-
duty cargo straps, refer to illustration.

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

Always position and secure the load as
described above. If you do not, it can

endanger the passengers during braking or
evasive maneuvers.
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

204

ff., as excessive loads can pose a

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

Roof-mounted luggage rack*

A special rack system is available as an option
for your BMW. Please comply with the precau-
tions included with the installation instructions.

Mounting points

The mounting points are located in the door
openings.

Loading roof-mounted luggage rack

Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of
gravity when loaded, they have a major effect on
its handling and steering response.
You should therefore always remember not to
exceed the approved roof load capacity, the
approved gross vehicle weight or the axle loads
when loading the rack.
You can find the specified weights under
Weights on page

204

ff.

The load on the roof must be evenly distributed
and must not extend outward beyond the limits
of the loading surface. Always stow the heaviest
pieces at the bottom. Be sure that adequate
clearance is maintained for raising the glass
sunroof, and that objects do not project into the
opening path of the luggage compartment lid.
Secure roof-mounted cargo correctly and
securely to prevent it from shifting or falling off
during the trip.
Drive smoothly. Avoid sudden acceleration and
braking maneuvers. Take corners gently.