BMW 5 Series: 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 retaining
straps or with a cargo net or draw
straps.
▷ Larger and heavy objects: secure with cargo
straps.
Cargo straps, cargo netting, retaining straps or draw straps on the lashing eyes in the cargo area.
Securing cargo
Always position and secure the cargo as
described above; otherwise, it can endanger the
car's occupants if sudden braking or swerving
becomes necessary.
Heavy or hard objects should not be carried loose inside the car; otherwise, they could be thrown around as a result of hard braking, sudden swerves, etc., and endanger the occupants.◀
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 e ...
Roof-mounted luggage rack
Note
Roof racks are available as special accessories.
Attachment
Follow the installation instructions of the roof
rack.
Roof drip rail with flaps
The anchorage points are located in the roof ...
See also:
Technical specifications
Wheel nut torque
Tyre pressures (cold tyres)
Up to 80 km/h (50 mph)
Tyre pressures
All speeds
Tyre pressures
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Using a child restraint system
For safety reasons, we recommend that the child restraint system be used in the rear seats.
WARNING
Never place a rear-facing child restraint in the front passenger seat, because of the danger ...
Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outside mirror( s), and outside lights are clean.
• Check the condition of the tires.
• Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
• Be sure there are no obs ...
