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With a tow truck: vehicle without xDrive

Have the BMW transported with a tow truck

with a so-called lift bar, or on a flatbed.

Do not tow the vehicle with just the rear axle

raised as this may cause the steering to turn.

With a tow truck: vehicle with xDrive

Do not tow a BMW with xDrive with just

the front or rear axle raised; otherwise, the

wheels could lock up and the transfer case

could be damaged.<

Have the BMW transported on a flatbed surface

only.

Tow-starting

Avoid tow-starting the vehicle whenever possi-

ble; instead, jump-start the engine, refer to

page 238. Vehicles with a catalytic converter

should only be tow-started when the engine is

cold, vehicles with an automatic transmission

cannot be tow-started at all.

1. Switch on hazard warning flashers, comply

with local regulations.

2. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 54.

3. Shift into 3rd gear.

4. Have the vehicle tow-started with the clutch

depressed and slowly release the clutch.

After the engine starts, immediately

depress the clutch completely again.

5. Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow

bar or rope and switch off the hazard warn-

ing flashers.

6. Have the vehicle checked.

With xDrive: do not activate Hill Descent

Control HDC when the vehicle is being

tow-started, page 83.<

BMW 2009 3 Series User Manual

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