2007 BMW X3 3.0i 3.0si E83 Owners Manual

Starting engine
Access to screw thread
Front
1.
Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and
let it run at a slightly elevated idling speed
for a few minutes.
Push the cover in the bumper out of the recess
with a screwdriver.
2.
Start the engine on the other vehicle in the
usual way.
If the first start 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.
If need be, have the battery checked and
recharged.
Rear
Never use spray fluids to start the
engine.<
Press on the mark provided on the cover.
Being towed
Make sure that the ignition key is in posi-
tion 1; otherwise, the steering lock will
Tow starting and towing
engage, making it impossible to steer the vehi-
cle. There is no power assist with the engine
switched off. It is therefore necessary to exert
increased effort for braking and steering.<
Obey all applicable laws and guidelines
for tow starting and towing.<
Do not allow any passengers other than
the driver to ride in a vehicle that is being
towed.<
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.
Using tow fitting
The threaded tow fitting is stored in the
onboard tool kit, refer to page 104, and must
always remain in the vehicle. It can be screwed
in at the front or rear of the BMW.
Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in neutral.
Only use the tow fitting that comes with
the vehicle and screw it in as far as it will
go. Use the tow fitting only for towing on roads.
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 can be dam-
aged.<
Automatic transmission
Selector lever in position N.
Changing selector lever positions, refer to
page 39.
Do not exceed a towing speed of
45
mph/70 km/h and a towing distance
of 90 miles/150 km; otherwise, the automatic
transmission may be damaged.<
115
Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 013 638 - © 03/07 BMW AG
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mr 007 on Sep 05, 2018. 2007 bmw

Thanks very much for the manual.


Willian vasquez on Feb 28, 2015.

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