2006 BMW X3 Owner's Manual - Page 81
2006 BMW X3 Manual
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3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX lbs. or YYY kg. 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the XXX amount equals 990 lbs. and there will be five 150-lb. passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 240 lbs.: 990 lbs. minus 750 lbs. = 240 lbs. 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded into and/or onto the vehicle. This combined weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, part of the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult the manual for transporting a trailer to determine how this may reduce the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. Stowing cargo > To protect passengers, use the partition net, refer to page 72. > Load heavy cargo as far forward and as low as possible, placing it directly behind the rear seat backrests. > Cover sharp edges and corners. > Do not stack cargo higher than the upper edge of the backrests. > Items that could bump against the rear window while driving must be adequately covered. Load The permitted load is the total of the weight of occupants and cargo/luggage. The greater the weight of occupants, the less cargo/luggage can be transported. > For very heavy cargo when the rear seat is not occupied, secure each safety belt in the opposite buckle. Mobility Reference Securing cargo > Use the luggage net* or draw straps to hold down small and lightweight luggage and cargo, refer to page 73. > For larger and heavier pieces, heavy-duty cargo straps* are available from your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center. These heavy-duty cargo straps are attached using the lashing eyes in the cargo area, refer to page 73. 79 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 213 - © 02/06 BMW AG Driving tips Controls At a glance