Cargo loading – BMW X5 4.8is SAV 2004 User Manual

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Cargo loading

Load:

The permitted load is the total of the
weight of occupants and cargo/lug-
gage. The greater the weight of occu-
pants, the less cargo/luggage can be
transported.

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Stowing cargo

Position heavy cargo as far forward
as possible directly behind the back-
rests and as low as possible

Cover sharp edges and corners

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

Fasten the partition net, refer to
page

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, and ensure that carried

items cannot pass through the parti-
tion net

If you are transporting very heavy
loads when the rear seat is not occu-
pied, secure the outer safety belts in
the opposite buckles.

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Securing cargo

Secure smaller, light pieces with the
retaining straps or a luggage net

, or

use elastic straps, refer to page

Heavy-duty cargo straps

for secur-

ing larger and heavier objects are
available at your BMW Sports Activity
Vehicle center. The lashing eyes pro-
vided at the corners of the cargo area
serve for mounting these load-secur-
ing devices

Read and comply with the informa-
tion enclosed with the load-securing
devices.

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