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Tow-starting and towing
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The freedom of movement is
restricted during cornering
The angled position of the tow bar
creates lateral forces.
Tow-starting
Do not tow-start vehicles with an
automatic transmission.
For information on jump starting, refer
to page 171.<
Only secure the tow bar on the
tow fittings. Otherwise, damage
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.
could result on other vehicle compo-
nent.<
With tow-rope:
When starting off in the towing vehicle,
make sure that the tow-rope is taut.
1.
Switch on the hazard warning flash-
ers and observe local regulations
Turn the ignition key to position 2
With tow truck:
2.
Do not tow the X5 with the front
3. Engage the 3rd gear
or rear axle raised individually, as 4. Tow-start with the clutch pedal com-
Use nylon ropes or nylon straps
for towing, and avoid all too sud-
den jerking movements. Only secure
tow-ropes on the tow fitting. Otherwise,
damage could result on other vehicle
component.<
otherwise the wheels may block and
the transfer case may be damaged.<
pletely depressed and slowly release
the clutch pedal. After the engine
starts, immediately depress the
clutch pedal again completely
The X5 may only be transported on a
truck bed.
5. Stop at a suitable location, remove
the tow bar or rope and switch off the
hazard warning flashers
6.
Have the vehicle checked.
Do not activate the HDC Hill
Descent Control during tow-
starting, refer to page 97.<
Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 158 701 - �10/04 BMW AG
| Categories | BMW Manuals, BMW X5 Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW 3.0i, BMW 4.4i, BMW 4.8is, BMW E53, BMW X5 3.0i, BMW X5 Manuals |
| Model Year | 2005 |
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