2006 BMW X5 Owner's Manual - Page 131

Cargo loading 131n 530de426 530us249 530us090 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. Stowing cargo > Use the partition net to protect the occupants, refer to page 125 > Position heavy cargo as far forward as possible directly behind the backrests and as low as possible > Cover sharp edges and corners > Do not pile objects higher than the top edge of the backrest > Appropriately wrap objects that could strike the rear window while driving > If you are transporting very heavy loads when the rear seat is not occupied, secure the outer safety belts in the opposite buckles. Securing load > Secure smaller, light pieces with the retaining straps or a luggage net*, or use elastic straps, refer to page 37 > Heavy-duty cargo straps* for securing larger and heavier objects are available at your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center. The lashing eyes provided at the corners of the cargo area serve for mounting these heavy-duty cargo straps > Read and comply with the information enclosed with the heavy-duty cargo straps. Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 159 867 - © 07/05 BMW AG Index Data Repairs Maintenance Controls Overview