Stowing Cargo; Roof-Mounted Luggage Rack; Load - BMW 325I Owner's Manual

Load

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

Stowing cargo

> Position heavy objects as low and as far for-
ward as possible, ideally directly behind the
respective seat backs.
> Cover sharp edges and corners.
>
For very heavy cargo when the rear seat is
not occupied, secure each safety belt in the
opposite buckle.
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Securing cargo
> Smaller and relatively light items can be
retained with tensioning straps or draw
*
straps .
>
Heavy-duty cargo straps
larger and heavier objects are available at
your BMW center. Four lashing eyes are
provided for attaching the cargo straps.
Two lashing eyes are located on the rear
panel of the luggage compartment 1, two
others are on the side panels of the luggage
compartment 2.
Comply with the information supplied with
the cargo straps.
Always position and secure the cargo as
described above, so that it cannot endan-
ger the car's occupants, for example if sudden
braking or swerves are necessary.
Never exceed either the approved gross vehicle
weight or either of the approved axle loads, refer
to page 201, as excessive loads can pose a
safety hazard, and may also place you in viola-
tion of traffic safety laws.
Heavy or hard objects should not be carried
loose inside the car, since they could be thrown
around, for example as a result of heavy braking,
sudden swerves, etc., and endanger the occu-
pants.<

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.
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for securing
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