Starting engine
Access to screw thread
1.
Start the engine on the assisting vehicle
and allow it to run at idle for several minutes
at slightly increased speed.
Press the arrow symbol on the cover in the
bumper.
Front:
2.
Start the engine on the other vehicle in the
usual way.
If the first starting 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 connection sequence.
Check the battery and recharge if necessary.
Rear:
Never use spray fluids to start the
engine.<
Tow-starting and towing
Observe applicable laws and regulations
for tow-starting and towing.<
Do not transport any passengers other
than the driver in a vehicle that is being
towed.<
Being towed
Make sure that the ignition is switched on,
refer to page 60, otherwise the low
Using tow fitting
The screw-on tow-fitting must always be car-
ried in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the
front or rear of the BMW.
beams, tail lamps, turn signals and windshield
wipers would not be available. Do not tow the
vehicle with the rear axle raised, as otherwise
the steering can turn to the left or right. When
the engine is stopped, there is no power assist.
This then requires increased effort for braking
and steering. Active steering is deactivated and
larger steering wheel movements are
Sedan:
It is located in the toolkit in the luggage com-
partment lid, refer to page 234.
Sports Wagon:
It is located in the toolkit behind the left side
panel in the cargo bay, refer to page 234.
required.<
Switch on the hazard warning flashers depend-
ing on the local regulations. If the electrical sys-
tem fails, mark the vehicle to be towed, e.g. with
a sign or warning triangle in the rear window.
Use only the tow fitting provided with the
vehicle 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 vehi-
cle by the tow fitting. Otherwise damage to the
tow fitting and the vehicle can occur.<
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| Categories | BMW 5-Series Manuals, BMW Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW 528i, BMW 528xii, BMW 535i, BMW 535xi, BMW 550i, BMW E60 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
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