BMW z4 2005 Manual Do Utilizador

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Selector lever in position N.

Do not exceed a towing speed of 45 mph /
70 km/h or a towing distance of 90 miles/

150 km. Otherwise, the automatic transmission 
could be damaged.

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To push or tow the vehicle, turn on the ignition 
and move the selector lever to position N, then 
turn the ignition off again.

In some countries, it is not permitted to tow the 
vehicle with a tow bar or tow rope on public 
roads.
Familiarize yourself with the applicable towing 
regulations for the country in which you are 
driving.

The towing vehicle must not be lighter 
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, 

vehicle handling can no longer be controlled.

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The towing eyelets of both vehicles should be 
on the same side. If the tow bar can only be 
used in a diagonal position, please note the fol-
lowing:

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Clearance is restricted while you are driving 
around corners

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The inclination of the tow bar produces late-
ral force.

Only attach the tow bar to the towing eye-
lets. Other parts of the vehicle could oth-

erwise be damaged.

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When the towing vehicle is driving off, make 
sure that the tow rope is taut.

Use nylon ropes or straps for towing 
because they prevent sudden jerking 

movements. Attach tow ropes only to the tow-
ing eyelet. Other parts of the vehicle could oth-
erwise be damaged.

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Have the BMW transported by a tow truck with 
a lift sling, or on a flatbed.

Do not lift the vehicle by the towing eye-
let, or by parts of the body or chassis. 

Otherwise damage could result.

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Do not tow-start vehicles with automatic 
transmission.

Jump-starting, refer to page

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Only tow-start vehicles with catalytic conver-
ters if the engine is cold. It is better to have the 
vehicle jump-started, refer to page

1.

Turn on the hazard warning flashers; com-
ply with national regulations

2.

Turn the ignition key to position 2

3.

Engage the 3rd gear. For vehicles with 
SMG, refer to following column

4.

Have the vehicle towed with the clutch 
pedal completely depressed and then 
slowly release the clutch pedal. After the 
engine has started, immediately depress 
the clutch pedal again completely

5.

Pull over at a suitable location, remove the 
tow bar or tow rope, and turn on the hazard 
warning flashers

6.

Have the vehicle checked.

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Have the vehicle towed with the selector 
lever in position N

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Select sequential mode. The correct gear 
will automatically be selected and engaged.

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