Securing Cargo - BMW 2011 7 Series Owner's Manual

▷ Heavy cargo: stow as far forward and as low
as possible, ideally directly behind the trunk
separating wall.
▷ The cover of the high voltage battery is lo‐
cated in the trunk. Do not remove the cover
to stow luggage.
▷ Very heavy cargo: when the rear seat is not
occupied, secure each of the outer safety
belts in the opposite buckle.
▷ Cover sharp edges and corners.

Securing cargo

▷ Smaller and lighter items: secure with re‐
taining straps, a trunk net* or draw straps.
▷ Larger and heavy objects: secure with cargo
straps*.
Cargo straps can be attached to four lashing
eyes located in the trunk.
Securing cargo
Always position and secure the cargo as
described above; otherwise, it can endanger the
car's occupants if sudden braking or swerving
becomes necessary.
Heavy or hard objects should not be carried
loose inside the car; otherwise, they could be
thrown around as a result of hard braking, sud‐
den swerves, etc., and endanger the occu‐
pants.◀
Roof-mounted luggage rack
Special rack system as optional
accessory
A special rack system is available as an optional
accessory.
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Follow the directions given in the installation in‐
structions.
Anchorage points
On the outside of the vehicle, press on the edge
of the cover.
Mounting
Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained
for raising and opening the glass sunroof*.
Magnetic roof-mounted luggage rack
Because of the aluminum roof, magnetic roof-
mounted luggage racks cannot be mounted.
Loading
Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of
gravity when loaded, they have a major effect on
vehicle handling and steering response.
Therefore, note the following when loading and
driving:
▷ Do not exceed the approved roof/axle load
and the approved gross vehicle weight, refer
to page 259
▷ Distribute the roof load uniformly.
▷ The roof load should not be too large in area.
▷ Always load the heaviest pieces on the bot‐
tom.
▷ Fasten roof-mounted cargo correctly and
securely.
▷ Do not let objects project into the opening
path of the trunk lid.
▷ Drive smoothly. Avoid sudden acceleration
and braking maneuvers. Take corners gen‐
tly.