BMW 7 Series Owner's Manual page 299

available cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load
from your trailer will be transferred to your
vehicle. Consult this manual to determine
how this reduces the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
Payload
The maximum payload is the sum of the
weight of the occupants and the cargo.
The greater the weight of the occupants, the
less cargo that can be transported.
Stowing and securing cargo
▷ Cover sharp edges and corners on the
cargo.
▷ Heavy cargo: stow as far forward as possi-
ble, directly behind and at the bottom of the
rear seat backrests.
▷ Very heavy cargo: stow as far forward as
possible, directly behind and at the bottom
of the rear seat backrests. When the rear
seat is not occupied, secure each of the
outer seat belts in the opposite buckle.
▷ Small and light cargo: secure with luggage
straps or, depending on the equipment,
with a cargo net or draw straps.
▷ Larger and heavy cargo: secure with cargo
straps.
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Cargo area
Lashing eyes in the cargo
area
General information
Attach auxiliary materials to secure the cargo
such as lashing straps, tensioning straps, draw
straps, or cargo nets to the lashing eyes.
Overview
The lashing eyes are located on the loading sill
and on the side walls of the trunk.
Multifunction hook
General information
A multifunction hook is located on the left and
right side in the cargo area.
Safety information
Warning
Improper use of the multifunction hooks can
lead to a risk of objects flying about, e.g., dur-
ing braking and evasive maneuvers. There
is a risk of injury and risk of damage to
property. Only hang lightweight objects from
the multifunction hooks. Only transport heavy
luggage in the cargo area if it has been ap-
propriately secured.
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