With a tow truck
Without xDrive
wheel lock and the vehicle could not be
steered.<
1.
Switch on hazard warning flashers, comply
with local regulations.
2.
3.
4.
Switch on the ignition, refer to page 57.
Shift into 3rd gear.
Have the vehicle tow-started with the clutch
depressed and slowly release the clutch.
After the engine starts, immediately
depress the clutch completely again.
5.
6.
Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope and switch off the hazard warn-
ing flashers.
Have the BMW transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Have the vehicle checked.
Do not lift the vehicle by a tow fitting or
body and chassis parts, otherwise dam-
age may result.<
With xDrive: do not activate Hill Descent
Control HDC when the vehicle is being
tow-started, page 88.<
With xDrive
Do not tow a BMW with xDrive with just
the front or rear axle raised, otherwise the
wheels could lock up and the transfer case
could be damaged.<
Have the BMW transported on a flatbed surface
only.
Tow-starting
Avoid tow-starting the vehicle whenever possi-
ble; instead, jump-start the engine, refer to
page 230. Vehicles with a catalytic converter
should only be tow-started when the engine is
cold, vehicles with an automatic transmission
cannot be tow-started at all.
If the electrical system fails, do not tow or
tow-start the vehicle, as it would be
impossible to release the electric steering-
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| Categories | BMW 3-Series Manuals, BMW Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW 323i, BMW 328i, BMW 328xi, BMW 335i, BMW E91 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
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