2007 BMW M6 Owner's Manual - Page 238
2007 BMW M6 Manual
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Giving and receiving assistance should 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 possible. Use the tow fitting for towing only on roads. Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g. do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting. Otherwise damage to the tow fitting and the vehicle can occur.< 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 position. Sequential Manual Transmission with Drivelogic Make sure that selector lever position N is engaged with the ignition switched on, as otherwise the engine can be damaged during towing.< Access to screw thread Front: Press the arrow symbol on the cover in the bumper. Towing methods Do not lift vehicle by tow fitting or body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage may result.< In some countries, towing with tow bars or ropes in public traffic is not permitted. Familiarize yourself with the regulations on towing in the respective country. Rear: press the arrow symbol on the cover while prying out the cover upward by hand. With tow bar The towing vehicle may not be lighter than the vehicle to be towed, otherwise it will not be possible to reliably 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 sharply limited during cornering. Being towed Make sure that the ignition is switched on, refer to page 60, otherwise the low beams, tail lamps, turn signals and windshield wipers would not be available. Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle raised, as otherwise the steering can turn to the left or right.When the engine is stopped, there is no power assist. This then requires increased effort for braking and steering.< Switch on the hazard warning flashers depending on the local regulations. If the electrical sys236 > When mounted at an angle, the tow bar will exert lateral forces, tending to push the vehicle sideways. 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. To avoid jerking and the associated stresses on vehicle components when towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps. Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 775 - © 08/08 BMW AG