BMW 2011 M3 Convertible Manual Do Proprietário
Giving and receiving assistance
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Sports automatic transmission with
double clutch
double clutch
Make sure that the parking lock P is not
engaged; otherwise, the rear wheels are
engaged; otherwise, the rear wheels are
, make sure that after approx.
30 minutes, the parking lock P is automatically
engaged and thus immobilizes the rear wheels.
In the event of an electrical malfunction or if the
vehicle must be towed for more than approx.
20 minutes, unlock the parking lock manually,
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engaged and thus immobilizes the rear wheels.
In the event of an electrical malfunction or if the
vehicle must be towed for more than approx.
20 minutes, unlock the parking lock manually,
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When towing, do not exceed a maximum
speed of 30 mph or 50 km/h and a maxi-
speed of 30 mph or 50 km/h and a maxi-
mum distance traveled of 30 miles/50 km; oth-
erwise, the transmission may be damaged.
erwise, the transmission may be damaged.
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BMW recommends transporting the vehicle on
a tow truck with a flatbed or towing with the rear
axle raised.
a tow truck with a flatbed or towing with the rear
axle raised.
Towing methods
Do not lift the vehicle by a tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, dam-
body and chassis parts; otherwise, dam-
age may result.
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With a tow bar
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the towed vehicle; otherwise, it may
than the towed vehicle; otherwise, it may
be impossible to maintain control.
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The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles. Should it prove impossi-
ble to avoid mounting the tow bar at an angle,
please observe the following:
side on both vehicles. Should it prove impossi-
ble to avoid mounting the tow bar at an angle,
please observe the following:
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Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be sharply limited during cornering.
be sharply limited during cornering.
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The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it is
attached offset.
attached offset.
Attach the tow bar to the tow fittings only,
as attaching it to other parts of the vehicle
as attaching it to other parts of the vehicle
could result in damage.
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With a tow rope
When starting off in the towing vehicle, make
sure that the tow rope is taut.
sure that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated
stresses on vehicle components when
stresses on vehicle components when
towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Attach the tow rope to the tow fittings only, as
attaching it to other parts of the vehicle could
result in damage.
Attach the tow rope to the tow fittings only, as
attaching it to other parts of the vehicle could
result in damage.
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With a tow truck: vehicle without xDrive
Manual and automatic transmission:
Sports automatic transmission with
double clutch:
double clutch:
Have the BMW transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar, or on a flatbed.
Do not tow the vehicle with just the rear axle
raised as this may cause the steering to turn.
with a so-called lift bar, or on a flatbed.
Do not tow the vehicle with just the rear axle
raised as this may cause the steering to turn.
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