2008 BMW M3 Owner's Manual - Page 104
2008 BMW M3 Manual
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Things to remember when driving safety hazard, and may also place you in violation of traffic safety laws. Heavy or hard objects should not be carried loose inside the car, since they could be thrown around, for example as a result of heavy braking, sudden swerves, etc., and endanger the occupants. Only attach the cargo straps using the lashing eyes shown in the illustration. Do not secure cargo with the anchors for tether straps, refer to page 45, otherwise these could be damaged.< The roof load must be distributed uniformly and should not be too large in area. Heavy items should always be placed at the bottom. Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained for raising the glass roof, and that objects do not project into the opening path of the luggage compartment lid. Fasten roof-mounted cargo correctly and securely to prevent it from shifting or falling off during the trip. Drive smoothly. Avoid sudden acceleration and braking maneuvers. Take corners gently. Coupe roof-mounted luggage rack* A luggage rack mounted on the roof changes vehicle aerodynamics and handling. Exercise restraint when driving with a roof-mounted luggage rack to avoid the risk of an accident.< A special rack system is available as an option for your BMW. Comply with the directions given in the installation instructions. Mounting points The mounting points are located in the roof. Loading roof-mounted luggage rack Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of gravity when loaded, they have a major effect on vehicle handling and steering response. You should therefore always remember not to exceed the approved roof load capacity, the approved gross vehicle weight or the axle loads when loading the rack. You can find the applicable data under Weights on page 155. 102 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG