Controls and features -> Roof-mounted luggage rack for Your BMW Z3 SUV First Generation (1995-2002)

Roof-mounted luggage rack  
95n  
A special roof-rack system is available  
for your coupe as an optional acces-  
sory. Please comply with the precau-  
tions included with the installation  
instructions.  
Secure the roof luggage correctly  
and securely to prevent it from  
shifting or being lost during driving  
(danger to following traffic).<  
Drive smoothly and avoid sudden  
acceleration and braking. Do not corner  
at high speeds.  
Roof-mounted luggage racks raise the  
center of gravity of the vehicle when  
they are loaded. For this reason, they  
have a major effect on the vehicle's  
handling and steering response.  
You should therefore always remember  
not to exceed the approved roof load  
capacity, the approved gross vehicle  
weight or the axle loads when loading  
the rack. You will find the specifications  
for this under "Technical Data" on  
page 172.  
Make sure that the load is not too large  
in size, and distribute it evenly. Always  
load the heaviest pieces first (on the  
bottom). Be sure that adequate clear-  
ance is maintained for raising the  
sunroof, and that objects do not project  
into the opening path of the luggage  
compartment lid.