BMW 520D Manuel D’Utilisation

Mutual aid

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Only attach the towbar to the towing
eyes. Attaching the towbar to other parts

of the car can result in damage.

With towrope

Ensure that the towrope is taut when the towing
vehicle moves off.

For towing, use nylon ropes or tapes, as
these will help to avoid sudden tensile

loads. Only attach the towrope to the towing
eyes. Attaching the towrope to other parts of
the car can result in damage.

With breakdown truck

Have the BMW transported by a breakdown
truck with a hoisting frame or hoisted onto a
loading platform.

With breakdown truck 525xi, 530xi,

530xd

Do not tow away the BMW with just the
front or rear axle raised off the ground,

otherwise the wheels could lock and the trans-
fer box be damaged.

Always have the BMW hoisted onto a loading
platform for transporting.

Tow-starting

If the electrical system fails, do not
attempt to tow-start or tow away the car.

The electrical steering-wheel lock cannot be
disengaged and the car is not steerable. Start-
ing with a flat battery, see page

201

Do not tow-start cars with automatic
transmission. Cars equipped with a cata-

lytic converter should only be tow-started if the
engine is cold. It is preferable to start the engine
using jump leads, see page

201

Switch on the hazard warning flashers,
complying with local regulations.

Switch on the ignition, see page

Engage 3rd gear. Cars with SMG, see
below.

Keep the clutch depressed while tow-start-
ing the car, then gradually release the
clutch. Press the clutch down fully again as
soon as the engine has started.

Halt in a suitable place, remove the towbar
or towrope and switch off the hazard warn-
ing flashers.

Have the car checked.

Cars with Sequential Manual Gearbox SMG:

Tow-start in selector lever position N.

Select the sequential mode. The correct
gear is engaged and the clutch operated
automatically.

Do not activate Hill Descent Control HDC
on the 525xi, 530xi, 530xd when tow-

starting, see page