nal of the battery or to the engine or body
ground of the vehicle to be started.
Access to screw thread
Rectangular cover panel in bumper:
Press on the upper edges of the cover panel.
Starting the engine
1.
Start the engine of the donor vehicle and
allow it to run for a few minutes at an
increased idle speed.
Front
2.
Start the engine on the other vehicle in the
usual way.
If the first start attempt is not successful,
wait a few minutes before another attempt
in order to allow the discharged battery to
recharge.
3.
4.
Let the engines run for a few minutes.
Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing
the above connecting sequence.
Rear
If necessary, have your BMW center check and
recharge the battery.
Never use spray fluids to start the
engine.<
Tow-starting, towing away
Always observe all applicable towing laws
and regulations.<
Being towed
Never allow passengers to ride in a towed
vehicle for any reason.<
Make sure that the ignition is switched on,
refer to page 49, as the low beams, tail
lamps, turn signals and windshield wipers
would no longer be available. If the electrical
system fails, do not attempt to tow away or tow-
start the vehicle. The electric steering wheel
lock cannot be disengaged and the car is not
steerable. Jump starting, refer to page 194.
Power steering assistance is not available when
the engine is not running. Thus, braking and
steering will require increased effort.<
Using a tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting must always be carried
on the car. It can be screwed in at the front or
rear of the BMW.
It is stored in the onboard tool kit underneath
the cover on the right-hand side of the luggage
compartment, refer to page 187.
In order to avoid damaging the tow fitting and
the vehicle, please follow these instructions:
use only the tow fitting provided with the vehi-
cle and screw it all the way in. Use the tow fitting
for towing only on roads. Avoid lateral loading of
the tow fitting, e.g. do not lift the vehicle by the
tow fitting.
Switch on the hazard warning flashers, depend-
ing on local regulations.
Vehicles with manual transmission
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
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| Categories | BMW 3-Series Manuals, BMW Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW 325i, BMW 330i, BMW E90 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
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