Vehicles with automatic transmission
With tow truck
Selector lever in position N.
Changing selector lever positions, refer to
page 52.
Do not exceed a towing speed of 45 mph
or 70 km/h and a towing distance of
90
miles/150 km, as otherwise the automatic
transmission may be damaged.<
Towing methods
In some countries, towing with tow bars or
ropes is not permitted in public traffic.
Have the BMW transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Familiarize yourself with the regulations on tow-
ing in the respective country.
Do not lift the vehicle by a tow fitting or
body and chassis parts, as otherwise
damage may result.<
With tow bar
Tow-starting
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the towed vehicle, otherwise it may
be impossible to maintain control.<
If the electrical system fails, do not
attempt to tow-start or tow away the car.
The electric steering wheel lock cannot be dis-
engaged and the car is not steerable. Jump
starting, refer to page 194.<
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles. Should it prove impossi-
ble to avoid mounting the tow bar at an angle,
please observe the following:
Do not tow-start vehicles with an auto-
matic transmission. Only tow-start vehi-
cles with a catalytic converter with the engine
cold. It is better to jump start the engine, refer to
page 194.<
>
Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be sharply limited during cornering.
>
The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it is
attached offset.
1.
Switch on the hazard warning flashers,
comply with local regulations.
Secure the tow bar to the tow fitting only.
Otherwise damage to other vehicle parts
2.
3.
4.
Switch on the ignition, refer to page 49.
Shift into 3rd gear.
could result.<
With tow rope
Have the vehicle tow-started with the clutch
pedal completely depressed and slowly
release the clutch. After the engine starts,
immediately depress the clutch pedal com-
pletely again.
When starting off in the towing vehicle, make
sure that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated
stresses on vehicle components when
towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Secure the tow rope to the tow fitting only. Oth-
erwise damage to other vehicle parts could
result.<
5.
6.
Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope and switch off the hazard warn-
ing flashers.
Have the vehicle checked.
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| Model Year | 2005 |
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