2009 BMW 650 Owner's Manual - Page 132

Things to remember when driving Securing cargo > Use the luggage net* 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. > 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 245, 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.< Pad on base of luggage compartment You can use the pad as needed, for example to transport soiled objects. The rubberized side is washable and has an anti-skid effect. 130 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 759 - © 08/08 BMW AG