Screw thread
Front
Do not tow the vehicle when the electronics sys‐
tem has failed; otherwise, the electric steering
lock cannot be unlocked and the vehicle cannot
be steered.◀
Observe before towing
The parking brake is blocked
The parking brake cannot be released
manually.
When the parking brake is blocked, do not tow
with the front axle lifted or the vehicle can be
damaged.
Release the cover panel in the bumper:
Contact your service center.◀
Press on the recess at the bottom left in the
cover panel.
Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Rear
Automatic transmission
Selector lever in position N.
Change the selector lever position, refer to
page 56.
Adhere to the towing speed and distance
Do not exceed a towing speed of 30 mph/
50
km/h and a towing distance of 30 miles/50 km
or damage to the transmission can occur.◀
Release the cover panel in the bumper:
7-gear
sport automatic transmission with
dual clutch
Manually release the transmission lock
Press on the recess at the bottom center in the
cover panel.
Towing
Manually release the transmission lock,
even if there is no malfunction involving the
transmission. Otherwise, there is the danger
that the transmission lock will be engaged au‐
tomatically during towing.◀
General information
Light towing vehicle
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will
not be possible to control the vehicle re‐
sponse.◀
Manually release the transmission lock, refer to
page 60.
Adhere to the towing speed and distance
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Do not exceed a towing speed of 30 mph/
50 km/h and a towing distance of 30 miles/50 km
or damage to the transmission can occur.◀
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
cause damage.◀
Observe during towing
Do not tow when the electronics system
has failed
Observe the notes on towing
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| Categories | BMW Manuals, BMW Z-Series Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW E89, BMW sDrive34i, BMW Z4, BMW Z4 sDrive, BMW Z4 sDrive30i |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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