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Towing with a rigid bar:
The towing eyes of both vehicles
should be on the same side.
If the towbar has to run at an angle,
note the following:
d Clearance may be restricted when
turning corners.
d If the towbar runs at an angle, lat-
eral forces will be generated (these
may be critical on a slippery sur-
face).
d To compensate for towbar angular-
ity, the two vehicles cannot always
be driven one directly behind the
other.
d If the towing vehicle's brakes are
applied, the other vehicle may
overrun it or skid sideways.
aThe towed vehicle should not be
heavier than the towing vehicle.c
Cars with catalytic converter should
only be tow-started if the engine is
cold. It is always preferable to use
jumper leads from another car or a
separate battery to start the car.
1 Switch on the hazard warning
flashers (comply with national reg-
ulations regarding their use).
2 Turn the ignition key to position 2.
3 Select third gear.
4 Keep the clutch pedal down. When
the car is moving, gradually
release the clutch pedal. When the
engine has fired and is running,
depress the clutch pedal again.
5 Switch off the hazard warning
flashers.
Have the cause of the starting prob-
lem traced and rectified by BMW
Service.
Cars with automatic transmis-
sion
These cars cannot be tow-started.
For starting with a flat battery, see
next page.
1 Turn the ignition key to position 1
so that the brake lights, turn indi-
cators, horn and wipers can be
operated.
2 Switch on the hazard warning
flashers (comply with national reg-
ulations regarding their use).
If the car's electrical system has
failed, display a warning notice to the
rear or place the warning triangle in
the rear window.
bPlease make sure that the igni-
tion key is turned to position 1 even if
the electrical system has failed, to
prevent the steering from locking.c
Cars with automatic transmis-
sion
d Move the selector lever to N.
Maximum towing speed: 50 km/h
(app. 30 mile/h)
Maximum towing distance: 50 km
(app. 30 miles)
aWhen the engine is not running,
there is no power assistance and the
brake servo is out of action. The steer-
ing and brakes will require extra effort
to operate.c
Tow-starting Towing away
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