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Towing methods To avoid damage, do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or body and suspension parts.< In some countries, towing with tow bars or ropes on public roads is not permitted. Familiarize yourself with the regulations on towing in the specific country. With tow bar The towing vehicle must not be lighter than the vehicle to be towed; otherwise, it will not be possible to safely control vehicle response.< The tow fittings used should be on the same side on both vehicles. Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe the following: > Clearance and maneuvering capability will be strictly limited in corners. > When mounted at an angle, the tow bar will exert lateral forces, tending to push the vehicle sideways. Secure the tow bar to the tow fittings only. Otherwise, other vehicle parts could be damaged.< Have your BMW transported only on a flat bed. Tow starting If possible, do not tow start the vehicle; jump start the engine instead, refer to page 121. Vehicles equipped with catalytic convertors should only be tow started when the engine is cold. It is not possible to tow start an engine equipped with an automatic transmission. 1. Switch on hazard warning flashers, comply with local regulations. 2. Switch on ignition, refer to page 38. 3. Shift into 3rd gear. Driving tips Reference Mobility 123 4. Have the vehicle tow-started with the clutch depressed and slowly release the clutch. After the engine starts, immediately depress the clutch 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. Do not activate the HDC Hill Descent Control during tow starting, refer to page 52.< With tow-rope When starting off in the towing vehicle, make sure that the tow-rope is taut. To avoid jerking and the associated stresses on vehicle components when towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps. Secure the tow rope to the tow fittings only. Otherwise, other vehicle parts could be damaged.< With tow truck Do not tow your BMW with only the front or rear axle raised; otherwise, the wheels could lock and the transfer case could be damaged.< Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 348 - © 02/09 BMW AG Controls At a glance

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Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
123
Towing methods
To avoid damage, do not lift the vehicle by
the tow fitting or body and suspension
parts.
<
In some countries, towing with tow bars or
ropes on public roads is not permitted. Familiar-
ize yourself with the regulations on towing in the
specific country.
With tow bar
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle to be towed; otherwise,
it will not be possible to safely control vehicle
response.
<
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles. Should it prove impossi-
ble to avoid mounting the tow bar at an offset
angle, please observe the following:
>
Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be strictly limited in corners.
>
When mounted at an angle, the tow bar will
exert lateral forces, tending to push the
vehicle sideways.
Secure the tow bar to the tow fittings
only. Otherwise, other vehicle parts could
be damaged.
<
With tow-rope
When starting off in the towing vehicle, make
sure that the tow-rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated
stresses on vehicle components when
towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Secure the tow rope to the tow fittings only.
Otherwise, other vehicle parts could be dam-
aged.
<
With tow truck
Do not tow your BMW with only the front
or rear axle raised; otherwise, the wheels
could lock and the transfer case could be dam-
aged.
<
Have your BMW transported only on a flat bed.
Tow starting
If possible, do not tow start the vehicle; jump
start the engine instead, refer to page
121
.
Vehicles equipped with catalytic convertors
should only be tow started when the engine is
cold. It is not possible to tow start an engine
equipped with an automatic transmission.
1.
Switch on hazard warning flashers, comply
with local regulations.
2.
Switch on ignition, refer to page
38
.
3.
Shift into 3rd gear.
4.
Have the vehicle tow-started with the clutch
depressed and slowly release the clutch.
After the engine starts, immediately
depress the clutch again.
5.
Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope and switch off the hazard warn-
ing flashers.
6.
Have the vehicle checked.
Do not activate the HDC Hill Descent
Control during tow starting, refer to
page
52
.
<
Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 348 - © 02/09 BMW AG