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wheel lock cannot be disengaged and the car is 
not steerable. Jump starting, refer to page

Power steering assistance is not available when 
the engine is not running. Thus, braking and 
steering will require increased effort.

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Switch on the hazard warning flashers, depend-
ing on local regulations.

Gearshift lever in idle position.

Selector lever in position N.
Changing selector lever positions, refer to 
page

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Do not exceed a towing speed of 45 mph 
or 70 km/h and a towing distance of 

90 miles/150 km, otherwise the automatic 
transmission may be damaged.

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In come countries, it is illegal to tow your vehicle 
with a tow bar or tow rope on public highways.
Please familiarize yourself with the relevant 
towing regulations for the country in which you 
are driving.

The towing vehicle must not be lighter 
than the towed vehicle, otherwise it may 

be impossible to maintain control.

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The tow fittings used should be on the same 
side on both vehicles. Should it prove impossi-
ble to avoid mounting the tow bar at an angle, 
please observe the following:

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Clearance and maneuvering capability will 
be sharply limited during cornering.

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The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it is 
attached offset.

Attach the tow bar to the tow fittings only, 
as attaching it to other parts of the vehicle 

could result in damage.

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When starting off in the towing vehicle, make 
sure that the tow rope is taut.

To avoid jerking and the associated 
stresses on vehicle components when 

towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps. 
Attach the tow rope to the tow fittings only, as 
attaching it to other parts of the vehicle could 
result in damage.

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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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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

3.

Shift into 3rd gear.

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