BMW 2007 328xi Sedan Benutzeranleitung

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Have the BMW transported with a tow truck 
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.

Do not lift the vehicle by a tow fitting or 
body and chassis parts, otherwise dam-

age may result.

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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.

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Have the BMW transported on a flatbed surface 
only.

Avoid tow-starting the vehicle whenever possi-
ble; instead, jump-start the engine, refer to 
page

. 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.

If the electrical system fails, do not tow or 
tow-start the vehicle, as it would be 

impossible to release the electric steering-

wheel lock and the vehicle could not be 
steered.

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1.

Switch on hazard warning flashers, comply 
with local regulations.

2.

Switch on the ignition, refer to page

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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

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