Towing and tow-starting vehicle
175n
Tow-starting
Do not tow-start vehicles with an
automatic transmission.
For information on jump-starting, refer
to page 171.<
Only tow-start vehicles with a catalytic
converter with the engine cold. It is bet-
ter to jump-start the engine, refer to
page 171.
1.
Switch on the hazard warning flash-
ers and observe local regulations
Turn the ignition key to position 2
Engage the 3rd gear
Tow-start with the clutch pedal com-
pletely depressed and slowly release
the clutch pedal. After the engine
starts, immediately depress the
clutch pedal completely again
Stop at a suitable location, remove
the tow bar or rope and switch off
the hazard warning flashers
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Have the vehicle checked.
Do not activate the HDC Hill
Descent Control during tow-
starting, refer to page 96.<
Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 158 286 - �04/04 BMW AG
| Categories | BMW Manuals, BMW X5 Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW E53, BMW X5 3.0i, BMW X5 4.4i, BMW X5 4.8is |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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