BMW serie 7 1999 Manual Do Utilizador

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Jump-starting

Towing the vehicle

6 If the battery of the support vehicle is

weak, start its engine and let it run

7 Start the engine on the vehicle need-

ing 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 re-
charge

8 Before disconnecting the jumper ca-

bles from your BMW, turn on the rear
window defroster and set the blower
to the highest speed; allow the en-
gine to run approx. 10 seconds. This
will prevent a voltage surge from the
voltage regulator to the electrical ac-
cessories

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 in the
onboard tool kit; be sure that it remains
in the vehicle 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 proper road surfaces only.
It should not be used to pull a vehicle
out of deep snow, mud, sand, etc. Al-
ways observe all applicable towing laws
and regulations.

Access to tow sockets

Front:
Apply pressure to the arrow symbol on
the cover panel to remove.

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Rear:
Apply pressure to the arrow symbol on
the cover panel to remove.

Screw the tow fitting in until it bot-
toms firmly. If this is not done, 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 com-
ponents could be damaged, leading to
possible accidents.

Use only a nylon towing strap to tow the
vehicle, since the inherent resilience of
this material helps protect both vehicles
from sudden jerking movements.

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