Roof Rack - BMW M5 Owner's Handbook Manual

Load
Avoid overloading the car, as this could
cause the tyres' load capacity limit to be
exceeded. The tyres could then overheat and
sustain internal damage. This could lead to sud-
den pressure loss.<
Loading
> Position heavy objects low down and as far
forward as possible, ideally directly behind
the rear seat back.
> Wrap protective material round sharp cor-
ners and edges.
> When carrying very heavy loads with no
passengers on the rear seat, insert each of
the outer seat belts into their opposite
buckles.
> Do not stack items higher than the top edge
of the seat backs.
Securing the load
> Small and relatively light items can be
retained with the tensioning straps, a load-
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area net or other suitable straps.
> BMW Service can supply suitable lashings
for securing larger or heavier loads. To
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secure these lashings, there are four eyes in
the luggage compartment, see picture.
> Please note the information supplied with
load securing equipment.
Stow and secure the load as described
above, so that it cannot endanger the
car's occupants merely if sudden braking or
avoiding action is necessary.
Do not exceed the car's permitted gross weight
or the axle load limits, see page 192, otherwise
the car's operating safety may be endangered
and the construction and use regulations
infringed.
Heavy or hard objects should not be carried
loose inside the passenger compartment, since
they could be dislodged merely by heavy brak-
ing, sudden swerving or similar, and endanger
the occupants.<

Roof rack*

A special roof rack system is available as an
accessory for your BMW. If it is used, please
comply with the installation instructions
supplied.
Mounting points
The mounting points are located in the door
cutouts.
Loading the roof rack
A loaded roof rack alters the car's road behav-
iour and steering response quite considerably,
by moving its centre of gravity.
When loading the roof rack, ensure that the
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specified roof load limit, the car's gross weight
limit and the axle loads are not exceeded.
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