BMW 2009 650i Coupe Owner's Manual
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Access to screw thread
Press the arrow symbol on the cover in the
bumper.
bumper.
Front
Rear
Being towed
Make sure that the ignition is switched on,
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, otherwise the low
beams, tail lamps, turn signals and windshield
wipers would not be available. Do not tow the
vehicle with the rear axle raised, as otherwise
the steering can turn to the left or right.When
the engine is stopped, there is no power assist.
This then requires increased effort for braking
and steering. Active steering is deactivated and
larger steering wheel movements are
required.
wipers would not be available. Do not tow the
vehicle with the rear axle raised, as otherwise
the steering can turn to the left or right.When
the engine is stopped, there is no power assist.
This then requires increased effort for braking
and steering. Active steering is deactivated and
larger steering wheel movements are
required.
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Switch on the hazard warning flashers depend-
ing on the local regulations. If the electrical sys-
tem fails, mark the vehicle to be towed, e.g. with
a sign or warning triangle in the rear window.
ing on the local regulations. If the electrical sys-
tem fails, mark the vehicle to be towed, e.g. with
a sign or warning triangle in the rear window.
Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Sport automatic transmission
Before towing, manually release the
transmission lock, even if there is no mal-
transmission lock, even if there is no mal-
function in the transmission. Otherwise there is
a risk that the transmission lock will engage dur-
ing towing.
a risk that the transmission lock will engage dur-
ing towing.
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Do not exceed a towing speed of
45 mph/70 km/h and a towing distance of
45 mph/70 km/h and a towing distance of
90 miles/150 km; otherwise, the sport auto-
matic transmission may be damaged.
matic transmission may be damaged.
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Towing methods
Do not lift vehicle by tow fitting or body
and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.
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In some countries, towing with tow bars or
ropes in public traffic is not permitted. Familiar-
ize yourself with the regulations on towing in the
respective country.
ropes in public traffic is not permitted. Familiar-
ize yourself with the regulations on towing in the
respective country.
With tow bar
The towing vehicle may not be lighter
than the vehicle to be towed, otherwise it
than the vehicle to be towed, otherwise it
will not be possible to reliably control vehicle
response.
response.
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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 offset
angle, please observe the following:
side on both vehicles. Should it prove impossi-
ble to avoid mounting the tow bar at an offset
angle, please observe the following:
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Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be sharply limited during cornering.
be sharply limited during cornering.
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When mounted at an angle, the tow bar will
exert lateral forces, tending to push the
vehicle sideways.
exert lateral forces, tending to push the
vehicle sideways.
Only attach the tow bar to the tow fittings,
as attachment to other vehicle parts can
as attachment to other vehicle parts can
lead to damage.
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With tow rope
When starting off in the towing vehicle, make
sure that the tow rope is taut.
sure that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated
stresses on vehicle components when
stresses on vehicle components when
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