Mutual aid
286
Rear
Screw the towing eye in fully to avoid
the risk of its thread being damaged.
Never tow the car or lash it down at any of
the suspension elements, as this could
cause damage and lead to accidents
occurring later.
<
For towing, either use a towbar or a nylon
rope or tape to help avoid sudden tensile
loads.
Avoid offset between the towing and
towed vehicles, and ensure that the
towing rope is taut when the towing vehicle
moves away.
<
Using a towbar
The towing eyes of both vehicles should be
on the same side.
If it is impossible to avoid attaching the
towbar at an angle, note the following:
>
Towbar clearance may be restricted
when cornering
>
The towbar will generate lateral forces if
it is attached offset.
Do not tow a vehicle heavier than your
own, as there is otherwise a risk of
losing control.
<
Towing away
Do not tow the vehicle with the rear
wheels raised, otherwise the steering
may turn because there is no means of
locking it.
<
1. Switch on the ignition to enable brake
lights, headlight flashers, horn, parking
brake and windscreen wipers to be acti-
vated
2. Switch on the hazard warning flashers
(comply with local regulations)
3. Release the transmission interlock
manually, see page 64
4. Maximum towing speed: maximum
70 km/h (43 mph)
5. Maximum towing distance: maximum
150 km (93 miles).
If the car's electrical system has failed, the
car must be made identifiable to following
vehicles, for instance by placing a notice or
the warning triangle in the rear window.
When the engine is not running, there
is no power assistance and the brake
servo is out of action. The steering and
brakes will require extra effort to operate.
<
Tow-starting
These cars cannot be tow-started.
Starting with a flat battery: see page 284.
Have the cause of starting problems traced
and rectified by BMW Service.
ba.book Page 286 Thursday, December 19, 2002 8:13 PM
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General
