2008 BMW X3 Owner's Manual - Page 88
2008 BMW X3 Manual
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Things to remember when driving 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. > 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 the safety belt on each side in the buckle on the opposite side. Securing cargo > Use the luggage net* or draw straps to hold down small and lightweight luggage and cargo, refer to page 78. > For larger and heavier pieces, heavy-duty cargo straps* are available from your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center. These heavy-duty cargo straps are secured to lashing eyes mounted in the cargo area, refer to page 78. Read the information provided with the heavy-duty cargo straps. Always position and secure cargo as described above. If you do not, it can endanger the passengers during braking or evasive maneuvers. Use only the lashing eyes, refer to page 78, to fasten the heavy-duty cargo straps; otherwise, the heavy-duty cargo straps could loosen or the vehicle could be damaged. Never exceed either the approved gross vehicle weight or either of the approved axle loads, refer to page 124, as excessive loads can pose a safety hazard and may also put you in violation of road safety laws. You should never transport unsecured heavy or hard objects in the passenger compartment, as they could be thrown around and pose a safety hazard to the vehicle's occupants during abrupt braking or evasive maneuvers.< Stowing cargo > To protect passengers, use the partition net, refer to page 78. > 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. 86 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG