2009 BMW 1 Series Owner's Manual - Page 102
2009 BMW 1 Series Manual
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Things to remember when driving Convertible > 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. weight or either of the approved axle loads, refer to page 149, as excessive loads can pose a 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.< Coupe: roof-mounted luggage rack* A special rack system is available as an option for your BMW. Comply with the directions given in the installation instructions. Securing cargo Mounting points > 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. To attach the cargo straps, there are two lashing eyes, arrows 1, on the inside wall of the cargo bay. Depending on your vehicle's equipment, there may be two additional lashing eyes, arrows 2, on the cargo bay sidewalls. Follow the information included with the cargo straps. Always 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 100 Fold open the cover. 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 149. 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 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG