Towing and tow-starting the vehicle
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Always comply with all applicable
Turn on the hazard warning flashers, if
towing laws and regulations.<
required by national regulations. If the
electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed, e.g. by
placing a sign or a warning triangle in
the rear window.
Using the towing eyelet
The screw-in towing eyelet is located in
the luggage compartment under the
floor panel; be sure that it remains with
the vehicle at all times. It can be
attached at the front or rear of your
BMW.
Vehicles with manual transmission:
gearshift lever in idling position.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
selector lever in position N.
Observe the following instruc-
Do not exceed a towing speed of
45 mph / 70 km/h, nor a towing
distance of 90 miles/150 km, because
the automatic transmission could other-
wise be damaged.<
tions in order to avoid damaging
the towing eyelet or the vehicle: use
only the towing eyelet supplied with the
vehicle, and screw it in firmly until it
stops. Use the towing eyelet for towing
on paved roads only. Avoid subjecting
the towing eyelet to lateral loads, e.g.
do not lift the vehicle using the towing
eyelet.<
Access to the threaded socket
Press out the cover in the front or rear
bumper with a screwdriver at the top of
the recess.
Being towed
Vehicles with sequential manual gear-
box SMG: selector lever in position N.
Make sure that the ignition key is
in position 1, because the steering
lock could otherwise engage and the
vehicle could no longer be steered.
There is no power assist while the
engine is off. Therefore, you will need to
Towing methods
In some countries, it is not permitted to
tow the vehicle with a tow bar or tow
rope on public roads.
exert more force to brake and steer the Familiarize yourself with the applicable
vehicle.<
towing regulations for the country in
which you are driving.
| Categories | BMW 3-Series Manuals, BMW Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | BMW 325Ci, BMW 330Ci, BMW E46 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
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