2008 BMW M3 Owner's Manual - Page 140
2008 BMW M3 Manual
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Giving and receiving assistance 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 127. Convertible: it is stored in the onboard tool kit underneath the cargo bay floor, refer to page 127. 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.< Manual transmission Gearshift lever in neutral position. M dual clutch transmission with Drivelogic Ensure that the parking lock P is not engaged as the rear wheels will otherwise be blocked. When using the car wash function, refer to page 48, note that the parking lock P is engaged automatically after approx. 30 minutes, blocking the rear wheels. If an electrical malfunction occurs or if towing takes longer than approx. 20 minutes, manually release the parking lock, refer to page 51.< When towing, do not exceed a maximum speed of 30 mph/50 km/h and a maximum distance of 30 miles/50 km, otherwise the transmission can be damaged.< BMW recommends transporting the vehicle on a tow truck with a flat bed. Access to screw thread Release the cover panel in the bumper: Press on the upper part of the cover panel. Front Towing methods Do not lift the vehicle by a tow fitting or body and chassis parts, otherwise damage may result.< Rear With a tow bar 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: Being towed Make sure that the ignition is switched on, refer to page 46, otherwise the low-beam > Clearance and maneuvering capability will be sharply limited during cornering. > The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it is attached offset. 138 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG