BMW 645Ci Coupe 2004 User Manual
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Stowing cargo
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Load heavy cargo as far forward and
as low as possible, placing it directly
behind the bulkhead behind the rear
seats
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Cover sharp edges and corners.
Securing cargo
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Use the luggage net
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or securing straps
to hold down small and lightweight lug-
gage and cargo
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Heavy-duty cargo straps
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for securing
larger and heavier objects are available
at your BMW center. Four lashing eyes
fitted in the luggage compartment are
used to secure these heavy-duty cargo
straps, refer to arrows
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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 even endanger the passengers during
braking or evasive maneuvers.
Never exceed either the approved gross
vehicle weight or either of the approved
axle loads, refer to page
, as excessive
loads can pose a safety hazard, and may
also place you in violation of freeway safety
laws.
You should never transport heavy or hard
objects unsecured in the passenger com-
partment, as they could fly around and
even pose a safety hazard to the vehicle's
occupants during abrupt braking or evasive
maneuver.
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Pad on base of luggage
compartment
If required, you can use the pad e.g. to
transport dirty or soiled objects. The rub-
berized side is washable and has an anti-
slip effect.
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