Using a tow fitting
headlamps, tail lamps, turn signal indicators and
windshield wipers may be unavailable.
The screw-in tow fitting must always be carried
in the car. It can be screwed in at the front or
rear of the BMW.
Power steering assistance is not available when
the engine is not running. Thus, braking and
steering will require increased effort. Active
steering is not active and it will be necessary to
turn the steering wheel further.<
Coupe: it is stored in the onboard tool kit under-
neath the cover on the right-hand side of the
cargo bay, refer to page 230.
Switch on the hazard warning flashers, depend-
ing on local regulations.
Convertible: it is stored in the onboard tool kit
underneath the cargo bay floor, refer to
page 230.
Manual transmission
Use only the tow fitting provided with the
vehicle and screw it all the way in. Use the
tow fitting for towing on paved roads only. Avoid
lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g. do not lift
the vehicle by the tow fitting. Otherwise the tow
fitting and the vehicle could be damaged.<
Gearshift lever in idle position.
Automatic transmission
Selector lever in position N.
Changing selector lever positions, refer to
page 62.
Access to screw thread
Do not exceed a towing speed of 45 mph
or 70 km/h and a towing distance of
90 miles/150 km, otherwise the automatic
transmission may be damaged.<
Rectangular cover panel in bumper:
Press on the upper edges of the cover panel.
Front
Towing methods
In come countries, it is illegal to tow your vehicle
with a tow bar or tow rope on public highways.
Please familiarize yourself with the relevant
towing regulations for the country in which you
are driving.
With a tow bar
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the towed vehicle, otherwise it may
be impossible to maintain control.<
Rear
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:
>
Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be sharply limited during cornering.
>
The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it is
attached offset.
Attach the tow bar to the tow fittings only,
as attaching it to other parts of the vehicle
could result in damage.<
Being towed
Make sure that the ignition is switched on,
refer to page 59, otherwise the low-beam
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| Categories | BMW 3-Series Manuals, BMW Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW 328i, BMW 328xi, BMW 335i, BMW E92, BMW E93 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
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