2010 BMW X3 Owner's Manual - Page 124

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Giving and receiving assistance Starting engine 1. Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and let it run at a slightly elevated idling speed for a few minutes. 2. Start the engine on the other vehicle in the usual way. If the first start attempt is not successful, wait a few minutes before another attempt in order to allow the discharged battery to recharge. 3. Let the engines run for a few minutes. 4. Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing the connection sequence. If need be, have the battery checked and recharged. Never use spray fluids to start the engine.< Access to screw thread Front Push the cover in the bumper out of the recess with a screwdriver. Rear Press on the mark provided on the cover. Being towed Tow starting and towing Obey all applicable laws and guidelines for tow starting and towing.< Do not allow any passengers other than the driver to ride in a vehicle that is being towed.< Make sure that the ignition key is in position 1; otherwise, the steering lock will engage, making it impossible to steer the vehicle. There is no power assist with the engine switched off. It is therefore necessary to exert increased effort for braking and steering.< Switch on the hazard warning flashers depending on the local regulations. If the electrical system fails, mark the vehicle to be towed, e.g. with a sign or warning triangle in the rear window. Using tow fitting The threaded tow fitting is stored in the onboard tool kit, refer to page 111, and must always remain in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the front or rear of the BMW. Only use the tow fitting that comes with the vehicle and screw it in as far as it will go. Use the tow fitting only for towing on roads. Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g. do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting. Otherwise, the tow fitting and the vehicle can be damaged.< Manual transmission Gearshift lever in neutral. Automatic transmission Selector lever in position N. Changing selector lever positions, refer to page 40. Do not exceed a towing speed of 45 mph/ 70 km/h and a towing distance of 90 miles/150 km; otherwise, the automatic transmission may be damaged.< 122 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 348 - © 02/09 BMW AG

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Giving and receiving assistance
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Starting engine
1.
Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and
let it run at a slightly elevated idling speed
for a few minutes.
2.
Start the engine on the other vehicle in the
usual way.
If the first start attempt is not successful,
wait a few minutes before another attempt
in order to allow the discharged battery to
recharge.
3.
Let the engines run for a few minutes.
4.
Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing
the connection sequence.
If need be, have the battery checked and
recharged.
Never use spray fluids to start the
engine.
<
Tow starting and towing
Obey all applicable laws and guidelines
for tow starting and towing.
<
Do not allow any passengers other than
the driver to ride in a vehicle that is being
towed.
<
Using tow fitting
The threaded tow fitting is stored in the
onboard tool kit, refer to page
111
, and must
always remain in the vehicle. It can be screwed
in at the front or rear of the BMW.
Only use the tow fitting that comes with
the vehicle and screw it in as far as it will
go. Use the tow fitting only for towing on roads.
Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g. do
not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting. Otherwise,
the tow fitting and the vehicle can be dam-
aged.
<
Access to screw thread
Front
Push the cover in the bumper out of the recess
with a screwdriver.
Rear
Press on the mark provided on the cover.
Being towed
Make sure that the ignition key is in posi-
tion 1; otherwise, the steering lock will
engage, making it impossible to steer the vehi-
cle. There is no power assist with the engine
switched off. It is therefore necessary to exert
increased effort for braking and steering.
<
Switch on the hazard warning flashers depend-
ing on the local regulations. If the electrical sys-
tem fails, mark the vehicle to be towed, e.g. with
a sign or warning triangle in the rear window.
Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in neutral.
Automatic transmission
Selector lever in position N.
Changing selector lever positions, refer to
page
40
.
Do not exceed a towing speed of 45 mph/
70 km/h and a towing distance of
90 miles/150 km; otherwise, the automatic
transmission may be damaged.
<
Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 348 - © 02/09 BMW AG