2006 BMW X5 Owner's Manual - Page 177

Tow-starting and towing > The freedom of movement is restricted during cornering > The angled position of the tow bar creates lateral forces. Only attach the tow bar to the tow fittings, as attachment to other vehicle parts can lead to damage.< With tow-rope: When starting off in the towing vehicle, make sure that the tow-rope is taut. Use nylon ropes or nylon straps for towing, and avoid all excessively sudden jerking movements. Only attach tow ropes to the tow fittings, as attachment to other vehicle parts can lead to damage.< 177n Tow-starting Overview Index Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 159 867 - © 07/05 BMW AG Do not tow-start vehicles with an automatic transmission. For information on jump starting, refer to page 174.< Only tow-start vehicles with a catalytic converter with the engine cold. It is better to jump start the engine, refer to page 174. 530de403 1. Switch on the hazard warning flashers and observe local regulations. With tow truck: 2. Turn the ignition key to position 2. Do not tow the X5 with the front or 3. Shift into 3rd gear. rear axle raised individually, other- 4. Tow-start with the clutch completely depressed and slowly release the wise the wheels may lock and the clutch. After the engine starts, immetransfer case may be damaged.< diately depress the clutch again completely. The X5 may only be transported on a 5. Stop at a suitable location, remove flat bed. 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 towstarting, refer to page 94.< Data Repairs Maintenance Controls