Observe all notes on towing or vehicle damage
or accidents can occur.◀
Only secure the tow rope on the tow fitting; oth‐
erwise, damage can occur when it is secured on
other parts of the vehicle.◀
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Make sure that the ignition is switched on;
otherwise, the low beams, tail lamps, turn
signals, and windshield wipers may be un‐
available.
Tow truck
Manual and automatic transmission:
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When the engine is stopped, there is no
power assist. Consequently, more force
needs to be applied when braking and steer‐
ing.
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Larger steering wheel movements are re‐
quired.
Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.
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.
7-gear
clutch:
sport automatic transmission with dual
Towing methods
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage may
result.◀
Tow bar
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
Have the BMW transported with a tow truck with
a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage may
result.◀
▷
Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be sharply limited during cornering.
Secure the vehicle against rolling off
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The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is attached offset.
Apply the parking brake after towing and
secure the vehicle against rolling off if neces‐
sary.
Tow rope
Have the operability of transmission position P
checked by the service center.◀
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.
Tow-starting
Do not tow-start if the electrical system
has failed
Attaching the tow rope correctly
Do not tow-start the vehicle if the electrical sys‐
tem has failed; otherwise, the electric steering
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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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