Tow truck
▷
The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is secured with an offset.
Tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure that
the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses on
the vehicle components when towing, always
use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Attaching the tow rope correctly
Do not lift the vehicle
Only secure the tow rope on the tow fit‐
ting; otherwise, damage can occur when it is se‐
cured on other parts of the vehicle.◀
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage may
result.◀
Tow fitting
Use the tow fitting screwed in at the front for
maneuvering the vehicle only.
Towing other vehicles
General information
Light towing vehicle
Your vehicle must not be lighter than the
vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will not be
possible to control vehicle response.◀
The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐
ried in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the
front or rear of the BMW. It is stored in the tool
kit behind the left folding cover in the cargo area.
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
cause damage.◀
Tow fitting, information on use
▷
Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.
▷
Use only the tow fitting provided with
the vehicle and screw it all the way in.
▷
If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
dow.
▷
▷
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.
Tow bar
Otherwise, damage to the tow fitting and the ve‐
hicle can occur.◀
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
Screw thread
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:
Push out the cover by pressing on the arrow
symbol.
▷
Maneuvering capability is limited during cor‐
nering.
231
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 190 - 12 10 500
| Categories | BMW Manuals, BMW X3 Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | BMW F25, BMW X3 xDrive28, BMW X3 xDrive35 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| Download File |
|
| Document File Type | |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
(0 votes, average: 0 out of 5)