BMW 2009 X3, Owner'S Manual

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Things to remember when driving
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safely exceed the available cargo and lug-
gage 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.
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.
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.
> Items that could bump against the rear win-
dow while driving must be adequately cov-
ered.
> 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.
Never exceed either the approved gross vehicle
weight or either of the approved axle weights,
refer to page
130 , 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.
Use only the lashing eyes, refer to page
78 , to
fasten the heavy-duty cargo straps. Do not use
the upper attachment points for top tether, refer
to page
36 , to secure cargo; this can damage
them. <
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