BMW 5 Series: Stowing cargo
▷ Heavy cargo: stow as far forward and as low
as possible, ideally directly behind the cargo
area separating wall.
▷ Very heavy cargo: when the rear seat is not
occupied, secure each of the outer safety
belts in the opposite buckle.
▷ Cover sharp edges and corners.
▷ If necessary, fold down the rear backrests to
stow cargo.
▷ Do not stack cargo above the top edge of the
backrests.
▷ Place protective material around any sharpedged
or pointed objects that could bump
against the rear window while the vehicle is
in motion.
Load
The maximum load is the sum of the weight of
the occupants and the cargo.
The greater the weight of the occupants, the
less cargo that can be transported ...
Securing cargo
Lashing eyes in the cargo area
Lashing eyes in the cargo area
To secure the cargo, there are four lashing eyes
in the cargo area
Securing cargo
▷ Smaller and lighter items: secure with r ...
See also:
Cooling system
Check cooling system components, such as radiator, coolant reservoir, hoses and
connections for leakage and damage. Replace any damaged parts. ...
Vehicle Storage
If you will not be using your vehicle for more than
21 days, you may want to take steps to preserve your
battery.
• Disengage the mini-fuse in the Power Distribution
Center labeled IOD (Ignit ...
Cleaning
Keeping the windshield and wiper blades clean helps improve visibility and prolongs
the service life of the wiper blades. Clean the wiper blades with a stiff-bristle
brush and lukewarm soap soluti ...
