Cargo Area - BMW SEDAN 3 Series 2023 Owner's Manual

Cargo area

Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes model-specific equip-
ment, systems and functions that are available
now and will be available in the future, even if
they are not available in the owned vehicle.
Additional information:
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
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Safety information
Warning
High gross vehicle weight can overheat the
tires, damage them internally and cause
a sudden tire pressure loss. Driving char-
acteristics may be negatively impacted, re-
ducing directional stability, lengthening the
braking distances and changing the steering
response. There is a risk of accident. Pay
attention to the permitted load-carrying ca-
pacity of the tires and never exceed the per-
mitted gross vehicle weight.
Warning
Devices connected to the vehicle via a cable,
such as mobile phones or loose objects, can
be thrown through the vehicle interior while
driving, such as in the event of an accident,
braking or evasive maneuver. There is a risk
of injury. Secure loose objects or devices that
are connected to the vehicle via a cable.
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Warning
Improperly stowed objects can slip and be
thrown into the car's interior, for instance in
the event of an accident, braking or an eva-
sive maneuver. Vehicle occupants can be hit
and injured. There is a risk of injury. Stow and
secure objects and cargo properly.
NOTICE
Fluids in the cargo area can cause damage.
There is a risk of damage to property, among
other potential damage. Make sure that no
fluids leak in the cargo area.
Steps for determining correct load
limit
1. Locate the statement "The combined
weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs" on your
vehicle's placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs
4. The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load ca-
pacity. For example, if the "XXX" amount
equals 1,400 lbs and there will be five
150 lbs passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and luggage
load capacity is 650 lbs (1,400 - 750 (5 x
150) = 650 lbs)
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage
and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely exceed the
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