BMW x5 2003 Manuale Utente

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Overview

Controls

Maintenance

Repairs

Data

Index

Towing the vehicle

Towing a vehicle with automatic
transmission

1. Place the selector lever in position N
2. Towing speed:

Maximum 45 mph/70 km/h

3. Towing distance:

Maximum 95 miles/150 km

4. Turn the ignition key to position 1 to

ensure that the brake lamps, turn
signal indicators, horn and wind-
shield wipers remain operative, and
to prevent the steering lock from
engaging

5. Switch on the hazard warning

flashers, comply with country-spe-
cific regulations.

In the event of electrical malfunction,
find some means of identifying the
vehicle in tow, for instance, place a sign
or warning triangle in the rear window.

Make sure that the ignition key
remains in position 1 even when

the electrical system has failed. This will
prevent the steering lock from
engaging. The steering and brakes are
without power assist when the engine is
not running. This means that increased
effort is required for steering and
braking.

Towing with a commercial tow
truck

Do not tow with sling-type equipment

Use a wheel-lift or flatbed carrier

Please comply with applicable towing
laws.

Never allow passengers to ride in
a towed vehicle for any reason.

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Towing with a raised axle

1. Place the gearshift lever or selector

lever in Neutral

2. Turn the ignition key to position 0 or

remove it

3. Towing speed:

Maximum 30 mph/50 km/h

4. Towing distance:

Maximum 95 miles/150 km.

Remove the rear driveshaft for
longer towing distances with the

front axle lifted; remove the front drive-
shaft for towing over longer distances
with the rear axle lifted. Failure to
comply with this will result in damage to
the transfer box.