2010 BMW 328 Owner's Manual - Page 243

With a tow truck: vehicle without xDrive After the engine starts, immediately depress the clutch completely again. 5. Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow bar or rope and switch off the hazard warning flashers. 6. Have the vehicle checked. With xDrive: do not activate Hill Descent Control HDC when the vehicle is being tow-started, page 83.< Have the BMW transported with a tow truck with a so-called lift bar, or on a flatbed. Do not tow the vehicle with just the rear axle raised as this may cause the steering to turn. With a tow truck: vehicle with xDrive Do not tow a BMW with xDrive with just the front or rear axle raised; otherwise, the wheels could lock up and the transfer case could be damaged.< Have the BMW transported on a flatbed surface only. Tow-starting Avoid tow-starting the vehicle whenever possible; instead, jump-start the engine, refer to page 238. 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. 1. Switch on hazard warning flashers, comply with local regulations. 2. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 54. 3. Shift into 3rd gear. 4. Have the vehicle tow-started with the clutch depressed and slowly release the clutch. 241 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 603 048 - © 08/09 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance