BMW x5 2001 ユーザーズマニュアル

Index

Data

Technology

Repairs

Car care

Controls

Overview

191

Jump-starting

Towing the vehicle

6 Start the engine on the support

vehicle and let it run.

7 Start the engine on the vehicle

needing the jump-start, and allow it
to run as usual. If the first start
attempt is not successful, wait a few
minutes before another attempt in
order to allow the discharged battery
to recharge.

8 Before disconnecting the jumper

cables from your BMW, turn on the
rear window defroster and set the
blower to the highest speed;
allow the engine to run approx.
10 seconds. This will prevent a
voltage surge from the voltage regu-
lator to the electrical accessories.

9 Then disconnect the jumper cables in

reverse sequence.

Have the battery recharged if neces-
sary.

Tow fitting

The screw-in tow fitting is stored
beneath the cargo area floor. Carry it
with you at all times. This fitting is
designed for installation in the tow
sockets located at the front and rear of
the vehicle, and is intended for towing
on paved road surfaces only.
It should not be used to pull a vehicle
out of deep snow, mud, sand, etc.
Always observe all applicable towing
laws and regulations.

Access to tow sockets

Front:
Use a screwdriver on the left or right
side (arrows) to press the cover out.

530us128

Rear: Pull the cover off.

Screw the tow fittings in until they
are tight. If you do not, the threads

could be damaged.
Do not tow the vehicle by any compo-
nents of the running gear, or lash them
down in any way. If you do so, the
components could be damaged,
leading to possible accidents.

Use only a nylon towing strap to tow
the vehicle, since the inherent resil-
ience of this material helps protect both
vehicles from sudden jerking move-
ments.

Avoid "off-center" towing. Be sure
that the tow rope is pulled tightly

when the towing vehicle begins to
move.

530us129