BMW 135I - ANNEXE 168 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 120)

Things to remember when driving

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Convertible

> Position heavy objects as low and as far for-

ward as possible, ideally directly behind the

respective seat backrests.

> Cover sharp edges and corners.

> For very heavy cargo when the rear seat is

not occupied, secure each safety belt in the

opposite buckle.

Securing cargo

> Secure smaller and lighter items using

retaining straps, a cargo bay net

*

or draw

straps

*

.

> Heavy-duty cargo straps

*

for securing

larger and heavier objects are available at

your BMW center. To attach the cargo

straps, there are two lashing eyes, arrows 1,

on the inside wall of the cargo bay. Depend-

ing on your vehicle's equipment, there may

be two additional lashing eyes, arrows 2, on

the cargo bay sidewalls.

Follow the information included with the

cargo straps.

Always position and secure the cargo as

described above, so that it cannot endan-

ger the car's occupants, for example if sudden

braking or swerving is necessary.

Never exceed either the approved gross vehicle

weight or either of the approved axle loads, refer

to page 233, as excessive loads can pose a

safety hazard, and may also place you in viola-

tion of traffic safety laws.

Heavy or hard objects should not be carried

loose inside the car, since they could be thrown

around, for example as a result of heavy braking,

sudden swerves, etc., and endanger the occu-

pants.<

Coupe: roof-mounted

luggage rack*

A special rack system is available as an option

for your BMW. Comply with the directions given

in the installation instructions.

Mounting points

Fold open the cover.

Loading roof-mounted luggage rack

Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of

gravity when loaded, they have a major effect on

vehicle 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 can find the applicable data under Weights

on page 233.

The roof load must be distributed uniformly and

should not be too large in area. Heavy items

should always be placed at the bottom. Be sure

that adequate clearance is maintained for rais-

ing the glass roof, and that objects do not

project into the opening path of the luggage

compartment lid.

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