2008 BMW Z4 Owner's Manual - Page 79
2008 BMW Z4 Manual
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When the vehicle is parked Condensation forms while the air conditioning or automatic climate control is in operation, and then exits under the vehicle. Traces of condensed water on the ground underneath the vehicle are thus normal. 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passenger from XXX kilograms or YYY pounds. 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the YYY amount equals 551 lbs and there will be two 150 lbs occupants in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 251 lbs. 551 lbs minus 300 lbs = 251 lbs 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4. At a glance Reference Mobility > Load heavy cargo as far forward as possible, directly behind the cargo bay partition, and as low as possible. > Cover sharp edges and corners. 77 Driving tips Controls Before driving into a car wash For general information about taking care of your BMW, refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure. Cargo loading Avoid overloading the vehicle so that the permissible carrying capacity of the tires is not exceeded. Otherwise, overheating and inner damage to the tires may result. The ultimate result can assume the form of a sudden air loss.< Make sure that no liquids are spilled or leak from their containers in the cargo bay, as this could result in damage to the vehicle.< Load Determining the maximum load The permissible load is the sum of the occupants' weights and the weight of the cargo. The greater the weight of the occupants, the less cargo can be transported. Stowing cargo 1. Locate the following statement on your vehicle's placard*: The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or YYY lbs. Otherwise, overloading can result in damage to the vehicle and unstable driving conditions.< 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passenger that will be riding in your vehicle. Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 500 - © 08/07 BMW AG