BMW X5 2002 Manual Do Utilizador

166

Towing the vehicle

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.

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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.

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

when the towing vehicle begins to
move.

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 a
vehicle equipped with an automatic
transmission by towing or pushing.

For instructions on jump starting refer
to page

164

Never attempt to use your vehicle to
push another vehicle. If you do so,
damage to the energy-absorbing
bumpers could result.