Trailer operation
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes equipment, systems
and functions which are offered or will be of-
fered on a model-specific basis, even if they
are not included in the vehicle in question.
For further information:
Vehicle equipment, see page 8.
General
The permitted trailer loads, axle loads, trailer
nose weights and permitted total weight rating
are specified in the technical data.
Consult a Service Partner of the manufacturer
or another qualified Service Partner or a spe-
cialist workshop about options for increasing
the loads.
The vehicle is equipped with reinforced springs
on the rear axle and, depending on the vehicle
type, with a more powerful cooling system.
For Australia: note
Towing
The Australian/New Zealand Standards AS
4177.1-2004 Caravan and light trailer towing
components – trailer tow hitches and tow-
ing brackets includes the following statement
which BMW Group Australia herewith adopts:
FOR TRAILER TOWING ONLY. The trailer tow
hitch supplied with your BMW vehicle should
only be used for towing purposes, the trailer
tow hitch assembly should not be used in con-
junction with any towbar-mounted carrying de-
vice, such as, for example, a bicycle carrier.
As all BMW Group towbar assemblies are de-
signed, tested and approved as a single unit,
the practice of modifying or replacing the BMW
supplied towball mount assembly is not ap-
proved. Use only the genuine BMW towball
mount assembly.
BMW Group Australia does not recommend or
support the installation and use of a Weight
Distribution Hitch or Load Levelling Device on
any BMW Group vehicle. The use of such devi-
ces may affect the vehicle's warranty status.
We recommend you consult your Authorised
BMW Dealer for any further advice or clarifica-
tion.
Before a journey
Trailer nose weight
The trailer nose weight should not be less
than the minimum trailer nose weight of 25 kg,
55 lb. Utilise the maximum trailer nose weight
as far as possible.
The weight of the trailer tow hitch and the
trailer nose weight reduce the maximum load
of the towing vehicle. The trailer nose weight
increases the vehicle weight. Do not exceed
the permitted total weight of the towing vehi-
cle.
Loading
Distribute the load as evenly as possible over
the loading area.
Stow the load as low down as possible and as
close as possible to the trailer axle. A low cen-
tre of trailer gravity makes the car/trailer com-
bination much more stable and safe to drive.
The permitted total weight of the trailer and
the permitted trailer load of the vehicle must
not be exceeded. The lower value is the limit
which should be adhered to.
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