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backrest moves forward slightly Rear center 3-point safety belt*

released. Reach into the gap

old it down.

You can roll up the rear 3-point belt

before folding back the through-loading

system:

hen folding the backrest back

o its original position always

>Retracting the 3-point-safety belt:

Loosen the safety belt and insert the

hat the detent engages

buckle latch into the support mount

y. A loose backrest might fail to

provided on the rear window shelf.

cargo from entering the pas-

compartment during sudden

or evasive maneuvers, posing a

al hazard to occupants.<

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ing

Securing cargo

d the center armrest outward.

osen the trim from the upper

cro® fastener and place it on the

mrest

Secure skis and any other objects

stored in the bag by tightening the

retaining strap at the buckle.<

ss the button downward – see

ow 1 – and fold the cover forward

Please be sure that the skis are

clean before loading them into the

end the ski bag between the front bag. Be careful to avoid damage from

ts. The zipper provides conve-

nt access to stored items. It may

opened to allow the ski bag to dry

ss the button – see arrow 2: this

eases the cover panel in the lug-

ge compartment.

sharp edges.<

ore the ski bag, perform the above

in reverse sequence.

4. The resulting figure equals the avail-

able amount of cargo and luggage

load capacity.

For example, if the XXX amount

equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be

five 150 lbs. passengers in your vehi-

cle, the amount of available cargo

and luggage load capacity is

650 lbs.:

1,400 lbs. minus 750 lbs. = 650 lbs.

5. Determine the combined weight of

luggage and cargo being loaded on

the vehicle. That weight may not

safely exceed the available cargo

and luggage load capacity calculated

in Step 4

mining the maximum load

e the following statement on

vehicle's placard*:

6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer,

load from your trailer will be trans-

fered to your vehicle. Consult the

manual for transporting a trailer to

determine how this may reduce the

available cargo and luggage load

capacity of your vehicle.

e combined weight of occu-

nts and cargo should never

XXX kg or YYY lbs., as this

herwise result in damage to the

or unstable driving conditions.<

mine the combined weight of

river and passengers that will be

g in your vehicle

act the combined weight of the

r and passengers from

kilograms or YYY pounds

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very heavy loads when the rear

t is not occupied, secure each

ety belt in the opposite buckle,

illustration.

Securing the cargo in the luggage

compartment

>For small, light items, use the rubber-

lined, non-skid side of the floor mat

or secure using the luggage compart-

ment net* or elastic straps, refer to

page 37

>For large, heavy pieces, see your

BMW center for load-securing

devices*. Anchorages located in the

luggage compartment can be used

for fastening the load-securing

devices.

Comply with the information enclosed

with the load-securing devices.

-mounted luggage rack*

When loading, be sure to remember not

to exceed the approved roof weight or

the approved gross vehicle weight or

the axle loads. You will find the specifi-

cations under Technical data on

page 152.

Make sure that the load is not too bulky,

and attempt to distribute it evenly.

Always load the heaviest pieces first so

that they are at the bottom. Be sure that

adequate clearance is maintained for

raising the glass sunroof, and that

objects do not project into the opening

path of the luggage compartment lid.

al roof-rack system is available

ptional extra for your BMW.

observe the precautions

Secure the roof-mounted luggage cor-

rectly and securely to prevent it from

shifting or being lost during driving.

d with the installation instruc-

Drive smoothly and avoid sudden

acceleration or braking. Do not corner

at high speeds.

rages

to the mounting points:

up the covers, please use the

vided with the roof-rack system.

g and driving notes

e roof racks raise the center of

of the vehicle when loaded, they

e a major effect on its handling

ering response.

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