Luggage Compartment - BMW 2 Series Owner's Handbook Manual

Luggage compartment

Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes equipment, systems
and functions which are offered or will be of-
fered on a model-specific basis, even if they
are not included in the vehicle in question.
For further information:
Vehicle equipment, see page 8.
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Safety information
WARNING
A high total weight can make the tyres over-
heat, causing internal damage and a sudden
tyre pressure loss. Handling characteristics
may be adversely affected, for example re-
duced directional stability, longer stopping
distance and altered steering characteristics.
There is a risk of accident. Please comply
with the permitted load index of the tyre, and
do not exceed the permitted total weight.
WARNING
If the permitted total weight and the permit-
ted axle loads are exceeded, the operational
safety of the vehicle is no longer guaranteed.
There is a risk of accident. Do not exceed
the permitted total weight and permitted axle
loads.
Luggage compartment
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WARNING
Devices connected to the vehicle with a ca-
ble, e.g. mobile phones, or loose objects can
be thrown around the interior while driving,
e.g. in the event of an accident, or when
braking or performing evasive manoeuvres.
There is a danger of injury. Secure devices
connected to the vehicle with a cable or loose
objects.
WARNING
Incorrectly stowed objects may slip or be
thrown into the interior, for example in the
event of an accident or when braking or tak-
ing avoidance manoeuvre. Vehicle occupants
could be struck and injured. There is a dan-
ger of injury. Stow and secure objects and the
load correctly.
NOTICE
Liquids in the luggage compartment may
cause damage. There is a risk of material
damage. Ensure that no liquids leak out into
the luggage compartment.
Stowing and securing loads in the
vehicle
▷ Wrap protective material around any sharp
corners and edges on the load.
▷ Heavy loads: stow as far forward as possi-
ble, low down and directly behind the rear
seat backrests.
▷ Very heavy loads: stow as far forward as
possible, low down and directly behind the
rear seat backrests. If there are no passen-
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