2007 BMW 3 Series Owner's Manual - Page 241

Using a tow fitting The screw-in tow fitting must always be carried in the car. It can be screwed in at the front or rear of the BMW. Coupe: it is stored in the onboard tool kit underneath the cover on the right-hand side of the cargo bay, refer to page 230. Convertible: it is stored in the onboard tool kit underneath the cargo bay floor, refer to page 230. Use only the tow fitting provided with the vehicle and screw it all the way in. Use the tow fitting for towing on paved roads only. 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 could be damaged.< headlamps, tail lamps, turn signal indicators and windshield wipers may be unavailable. Power steering assistance is not available when the engine is not running. Thus, braking and steering will require increased effort. Active steering is not active and it will be necessary to turn the steering wheel further.< Switch on the hazard warning flashers, depending on local regulations. Manual transmission Gearshift lever in idle position. Automatic transmission Selector lever in position N. Changing selector lever positions, refer to page 62. Do not exceed a towing speed of 45 mph or 70 km/h and a towing distance of 90 miles/150 km, otherwise the automatic transmission may be damaged.< Access to screw thread Rectangular cover panel in bumper: Press on the upper edges of the cover panel. Front Towing methods In come countries, it is illegal to tow your vehicle with a tow bar or tow rope on public highways. Please familiarize yourself with the relevant towing regulations for the country in which you are driving. With a tow bar Rear The towing vehicle must not be lighter than the towed vehicle, otherwise it may be impossible to maintain control.< 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 angle, please observe the following: > Clearance and maneuvering capability will be sharply limited during cornering. > The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it is attached offset. Being towed Make sure that the ignition is switched on, refer to page 59, otherwise the low-beam Attach the tow bar to the tow fittings only, as attaching it to other parts of the vehicle could result in damage.< 239 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 013 670 - © 02/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance