94nCargo loading
Always position and secure the
cargo correctly. If you do not, it
can endanger the passengers during
braking or evasive maneuvers, for
example.
Do not exceed the approved gross
vehicle weight or the specified
maximum axle loads (refer to
page 172), otherwise the vehicle's
operating safety is no longer assured
and you are in violation of the law.
Do not carry hard or heavy objects
unsecured in the passenger compart-
ment. If you do so, they may be
projected through the air during braking
and evasive maneuvers, for example,
thus endangering vehicle occupants.<
Z3 coupe
Z3 coupe
Stowing cargo
Securing cargo
If you are transporting cargo in your
coupe:
For securing luggage, you can obtain
load-securing devices* from your BMW
center. The lashing eyes located in the
luggage compartment serve for
> Load heavy cargo as far forward as
possible – directly behind the
mounting these load-securing devices.
luggage compartment partition – and
as low as possible
Comply with the information enclosed
with the load-securing devices.
> Cover sharp edges and corners
> Do not pile objects higher than the
top edge of the backrest
> Pull the partition net* out (refer to
page 93). Be sure that no items are
able to penetrate the partition net.