ing will require increased effort. Active steering
is not active and it will be necessary to turn the
steering wheel further.<
With a tow truck
Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Automatic transmission
Selector lever in position N.
Changing the selector lever position, refer to
page 58.
Have the BMW transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar, or on a flatbed.
Do not exceed a towing speed of 45 mph/
70
miles/150 km; otherwise, the automatic
transmission may be damaged.<
km/h and a towing distance of
Do not tow the vehicle with just the rear axle
raised as this may cause the steering to turn.
90
Tow-starting
Towing methods
Avoid tow-starting the vehicle whenever possi-
ble; instead, jump-start the engine, refer to
page 216. 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.
Do not lift the vehicle by a tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, dam-
age may result.<
With a tow bar
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the towed vehicle; otherwise, it may
be impossible to maintain control.<
1.
Switch on the hazard warning flashers,
comply with local regulations.
2.
3.
4.
Switch on the ignition, refer to page 55.
Shift into 3rd gear.
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:
Have the vehicle tow-started with the clutch
depressed all the way and slowly release
the clutch. After the engine starts, immedi-
ately depress the clutch completely again.
>
Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be sharply limited during cornering.
5.
6.
Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope and switch off the hazard warn-
ing flashers.
>
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
Have the vehicle checked.
could result in damage.<
With a tow rope
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.<
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