2011 3 Series Owner's Manual without iDrive - Irvine BMW
2011 3 Series Owner's Manual without iDrive - Irvine BMW
2011 3 Series Owner's Manual without iDrive - Irvine BMW
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pose a safety hazard, and may also place you in<br />
violation of traffic safety laws.<br />
Heavy or hard objects should not be carried<br />
loose inside the car, since they could be thrown<br />
around, for example as a result of heavy braking,<br />
sudden swerves, etc., and endanger the occupants.<br />
Only attach the cargo straps using the lashing<br />
eyes shown in the illustration. Do not secure<br />
cargo with the anchors for tether straps, refer to<br />
page 48; otherwise, these could be damaged.<<br />
Coupe: roof-mounted<br />
luggage rack*<br />
A special rack system is available as an option<br />
for your <strong>BMW</strong>. Comply with the directions given<br />
in the installation instructions.<br />
Mounting points<br />
The mounting points are located in the roof.<br />
Loading roof-mounted luggage rack<br />
Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of<br />
gravity when loaded, they have a major effect on<br />
vehicle handling and steering response.<br />
You should therefore always remember not to<br />
exceed the approved roof load capacity, the<br />
approved gross vehicle weight or the axle loads<br />
when loading the rack.<br />
You can find the applicable data under Weights<br />
on page 181.<br />
The roof load must be distributed uniformly and<br />
should not be too large in area. Heavy items<br />
should always be placed at the bottom. Be sure<br />
that adequate clearance is maintained for raising<br />
the glass roof, and that objects do not<br />
project into the opening path of the trunk lid.<br />
Fasten roof-mounted cargo correctly and<br />
securely to prevent it from shifting or falling off<br />
during the trip.<br />
Drive smoothly. Avoid sudden acceleration and<br />
braking maneuvers. Take corners gently.<br />
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Reference Mobility<br />
Driving tips<br />
Controls<br />
At a glance