BMW 2015 228i Coupe Benutzeranleitung
The tow fitting is located in the onboard vehi‐
cle tool kit under the cargo floor panel.
cle tool kit under the cargo floor panel.
Tow fitting, information on use
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Use only the tow fitting provided with
the vehicle and screw it all the way in.
the vehicle and screw it all the way in.
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Use the tow fitting for towing on paved
roads only.
roads only.
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Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
Otherwise, damage to the tow fitting and the
vehicle can occur.◀
vehicle can occur.◀
Screw thread for tow fitting
Press on the mark on the edge of the cover to
push it out.
push it out.
Tow-starting
Steptronic transmission
Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Tow-starting the engine is not possible due to
the Steptronic transmission.
Have the cause of the starting problems fixed.
Tow-starting the engine is not possible due to
the Steptronic transmission.
Have the cause of the starting problems fixed.
Manual transmission
If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but
start the engine by jump-starting, refer to
page
start the engine by jump-starting, refer to
page
alytic converter, only tow-start while the en‐
gine is cold.
gine is cold.
1.
Switch on the hazard warning system and
comply with local regulations.
comply with local regulations.
2.
, on.
3.
Engage third gear.
4.
Have the vehicle tow-started with the
clutch pedal pressed and slowly release
the pedal. After the engine starts, immedi‐
ately press on the clutch pedal again.
clutch pedal pressed and slowly release
the pedal. After the engine starts, immedi‐
ately press on the clutch pedal again.
5.
Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope, and switch off the hazard
warning system.
bar or rope, and switch off the hazard
warning system.
6.
Have the vehicle checked.
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