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146 Towing and tow-starting the vehicle If the tow bar can only be used in a diagonal position, please note the following: > Clearance is restricted while you are driving around corners > The inclination of the tow bar produces lateral force. Only attach the tow bar to the towing eyelets. Other parts of the vehicles could otherwise be damaged.< 2. Turn the ignition key to position 2 3. Engage the 3rd gear 4. Have the vehicle towed with the clutch pedal completely depressed and then slowly release the clutch pedal. After the engine has started, immediately depress the clutch pedal again completely 5. Pull over at a suitable location, remove the tow bar or tow rope, and turn on the hazard warning flashers 6. Have the vehicle checked. With a tow truck With a tow rope When the towing vehicle is driving off, make sure that the tow rope is taut. Have the BMW transported by a tow truck with a lift sling, or on a flatbed. Vehicles with sequential M gearbox with Drivelogic: > Have the vehicle towed with the selector lever in position N > Move the selector lever into position S and pull it toward + within 2 seconds. The correct gear will automatically be selected and engaged > After the engine has started, move the selector lever into position N again. Never allow passengers to ride in Use nylon ropes or straps for towa towed vehicle for any reason.< ing because they prevent sudden jerking movements. Attach the tow rope Do not lift the vehicle by the towonly to the towing eyelets. Other parts ing eyelet, nor by parts of the of the vehicles could otherwise be body or chassis. Otherwise damage damaged.< could result.< Tow-starting Only tow-start vehicles with catalytic converters if the engine is cold. It is better to jump-start the engine, refer to page 143. 1. Turn on hazard warning flashers; comply with national regulations Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 512 - © 09/04 BMW AG

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146
If the tow bar can only be used in a
diagonal position, please note the fol-
lowing:
>
Clearance is restricted while you are
driving around corners
>
The inclination of the tow bar pro-
duces lateral force.
Only attach the tow bar to the
towing eyelets. Other parts of the
vehicles could otherwise be dam-
aged.
<
With a tow rope
When the towing vehicle is driving off,
make sure that the tow rope is taut.
Use nylon ropes or straps for tow-
ing because they prevent sudden
jerking movements. Attach the tow rope
only to the towing eyelets. Other parts
of the vehicles could otherwise be
damaged.
<
With a tow truck
Have the BMW transported by a tow
truck with a lift sling, or on a flatbed.
Never allow passengers to ride in
a towed vehicle for any reason.
<
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow-
ing eyelet, nor by parts of the
body or chassis. Otherwise damage
could result.
<
Tow-starting
Only tow-start vehicles with catalytic
converters if the engine is cold. It is
better to jump-start the engine, refer to
page
143
.
1. Turn on hazard warning flashers;
comply with national regulations
2. Turn the ignition key to position 2
3. Engage the 3rd gear
4. Have the vehicle towed with the
clutch pedal completely depressed
and then slowly release the clutch
pedal. After the engine has started,
immediately depress the clutch pedal
again completely
5. Pull over at a suitable location,
remove the tow bar or tow rope, and
turn on the hazard warning flashers
6. Have the vehicle checked.
Vehicles with sequential M gearbox
with Drivelogic:
>
Have the vehicle towed with the
selector lever in position N
>
Move the selector lever into position
S and pull it toward + within 2 sec-
onds. The correct gear will automati-
cally be selected and engaged
>
After the engine has started, move
the selector lever into position N
again.
Towing and tow-starting the vehicle