Being towed
Towing methods
Make sure that the ignition is switched on,
Do not lift the vehicle by a tow fitting or
refer to page 50, otherwise the low-beam
headlamps, tail lamps, turn signal indicators and
windshield wipers may be unavailable.
body and chassis parts, otherwise dam-
age may result.<
With a tow bar
If the electrical system fails, do not tow-start or
tow the vehicle. The electrical steering wheel
lock cannot be released and the vehicle cannot
be steered. Jump-starting, refer to page 214.
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the towed vehicle, otherwise it may
be impossible to maintain control.<
Power steering assistance is not available when
the engine is not running. Thus, braking and
steering will require increased effort.<
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:
Manual transmission
>
Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be sharply limited during cornering.
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
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The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it is
attached offset.
Automatic transmission
Selector lever in position N.
Changing selector lever positions, refer to
page 54.
Attach the tow bar to the tow fittings only,
as attaching it to other parts of the vehicle
could result in damage.<
Do not exceed a towing speed of 31 mph
or 50 km/h and a towing distance of
With a tow rope
31
mission may be damaged.<
miles/50 km, otherwise the automatic trans-
When starting off in the towing vehicle, make
sure that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated
stresses on vehicle components when
towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Attach the tow rope to the tow fittings only, as
attaching it to other parts of the vehicle could
result in damage.<
7-gear sport automatic transmission
with dual clutch
Ensure that transmission lock P is not
engaged as the rear wheels will otherwise
be blocked.
When using the car wash function, refer to
page 205, note that the parking lock P is
engaged automatically after approx. 30 min-
utes, blocking the rear wheels.
With a tow truck
Manual and automatic transmission:
If an electrical malfunction occurs or if towing
takes longer than approx. 20 minutes, manually
release the parking lock, refer to page 58.<
Do not exceed a towing speed of 31 mph
or 50 km/h and a towing distance of
31
miles/50 km, otherwise the 7-gear sport
automatic transmission may be damaged.<
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| Categories | BMW Manuals, BMW Z-Series Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW E89, BMW Z4 30i, BMW Z4 35i, BMW Z4 sDrive 30i |
| Model Year | 2009 |
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