BMW 2005 325xi Sedan Manual De Propietario
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Power steering assistance is not available when
the engine is not running. Thus, braking and
steering will require increased effort.
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.
ing on local regulations.
Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in idle position.
Automatic transmission
Do not exceed a towing speed of 45 mph
or 70 km/h and a towing distance of
or 70 km/h and a towing distance of
90 miles/150 km, otherwise the automatic
transmission may be damaged.
transmission may be damaged.
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Sequential manual gearbox SMG
With the ignition switched on, engage selector
lever position N, and then switch the ignition
back off.
lever position N, and then switch the ignition
back off.
Towing with a tow bar
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the towed vehicle, otherwise it may
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:
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.
be sharply limited during cornering.
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The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it is
attached offset.
attached offset.
Attach the tow bar to the tow fittings only,
as attaching it to other parts of the vehicle
as attaching it to other parts of the vehicle
could result in damage.
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Towing with a 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
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.
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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Towing with a tow truck
323i*, 325i, 330i
Have the BMW transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
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-
body and chassis parts, otherwise dam-
age may result.
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325xi, 330xi
Do not tow a BMW with xDrive with just
the front or rear axle raised, otherwise the
the front or rear axle raised, otherwise the
wheels could lock up and the transfer case
could be damaged.
could be damaged.
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Have the BMW transported on a flatbed surface
only.
only.
Tow-starting
If the electrical system fails, do not
attempt to tow-start or tow away the car.
attempt to tow-start or tow away the car.
The electric steering wheel lock cannot be dis-
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