2008 BMW M3 Owner's Manual - Page 103

Load Securing cargo Coupe At a glance The permissible load is the total of the weight of occupants and cargo/luggage. The greater the weight of the occupants, the less cargo/luggage can be transported. Convertible Controls > 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. Four lashing eyes are provided for attaching the cargo straps. Two are located on the cargo bay sidewalls 1, two more are on the rear cargo bay panel 2. Please comply with the information supplied with the cargo straps. Position and secure the cargo as described above, so that it cannot endanger 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 155, as excessive loads can pose a 101 Reference Mobility Driving tips Convertible: before opening the hardtop, fold down the cargo bay partition. Make sure the cargo bay is loaded correctly, otherwise parts of the hardtop can be damaged, refer to page 91.< Stowing cargo > Position heavy objects as low and as far forward 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. Coupe Convertible Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG