BMW serie 7 1999 ユーザーズマニュアル

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Repairs

Index

Overview

Controls

Car care

Technology

Data

Towing the vehicle

The towed vehicle should always
be the lighter of the two vehicles.

If this is not the case, it is no longer
possible to control vehicle response.

Tow-starting

It is not possible to start the engine of
vehicles equipped with automatic trans-
mission by towing or pushing.

For instructions on jump starting, refer
to page

179

Never attempt to use your vehicle to
push another car, as damage to the
energy-absorbing bumpers could
result.

Towing a vehicle with automatic
transmission

1 Place selector lever in position N
2 Towing speed:

Max. 45 mph (70 km/h)

3 Towing distance:

Max. 95 miles (150 km)

4 Leave the ignition key at position 1 to

ensure that the brake lamps, turn sig-
nals, horn and windshield wipers re-
main operative, and to prevent the
steering lock detent from engaging

5 Switch on the hazard-warning system

(observe country-specific regula-
tions).

Find some means of identifying the ve-
hicle in tow, for instance, place a sign
or warning triangle in the rear window.

Make sure that the ignition key re-
mains in position 1 even when the

electrical system has failed to prevent
the steering lock from engaging.
The steering and brakes are without
power assist when the engine is off.
This means that increased effort is re-
quired for steering and braking.

Towing with a commercial tow
truck

> Do not tow with sling-type equipment
> Use a wheel lift or flat bed equipment
> Please comply with applicable towing

laws.

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

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