2009 BMW 5 Series Owner's Manual - Page 140

Things to remember when driving Stowing cargo Securing cargo > Use the luggage net*, luggage straps, or securing straps to hold down small and lightweight luggage and cargo. > Heavy-duty cargo straps* for securing larger and heavier objects are available at your BMW center. Four lashing eyes mounted in the cargo bay are used to secure these heavy-duty cargo straps, refer to illustration. > Load heavy cargo as far forward and as low as possible, placing it directly behind the rear backrest. > Cover sharp edges and corners. > For very heavy cargo when the rear seat is not occupied, secure each safety belt in the opposite buckle. > Do not pile objects higher than the top edge of the backrest. > Sports Wagon: Use the partition net to protect the occupants, refer to page 128. Make sure that objects cannot penetrate through the partition net. Wrap sharp-edged or pointed objects which could strike the rear window while driving. > Please observe the special instructions supplied with the heavy-duty cargo straps. Position and secure the cargo as described above, so that it cannot endanger the vehicle's occupants, for example if sudden braking or evasive maneuvers are necessary. Never exceed either the approved gross vehicle weight or either of the approved axle loads, refer to page 263, as excessive loads can pose a safety hazard, and may also place you in violation of traffic safety laws. You should never transport unsecured heavy or hard objects in the passenger compartment, as they could fly around and pose a safety hazard to the vehicle's occupants during abrupt braking or evasive maneuvers. Use only the lashing eyes pictured to fasten the heavy-duty cargo straps. Do not secure cargo with the upper attachment points for LATCH, refer to page 59; otherwise, you could damage them.< 138 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG