BMW 2011 328i Convertible Manual Do Proprietário
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With a tow truck: vehicle with xDrive
Do not tow a BMW with xDrive with just
the front or rear axle raised; otherwise, the
the front or rear axle raised; otherwise, the
wheels could lock up and the transfer case
could be damaged.
could be damaged.
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Have the BMW transported on a flatbed surface
only.
only.
Tow-starting
Avoid tow-starting the vehicle whenever possi-
ble; instead, jump-start the engine, refer to
page
ble; instead, jump-start the engine, refer to
page
Vehicles with a catalytic converter
should only be tow-started when the engine is
cold; vehicles with an automatic transmission or
Sports automatic transmission with double
clutch cannot be tow-started at all.
cold; vehicles with an automatic transmission or
Sports automatic transmission with double
clutch cannot be tow-started at all.
1.
Switch on hazard warning flashers, comply
with local regulations.
with local regulations.
2.
Switch on the ignition, refer to page
.
3.
Shift into 3rd gear.
4.
Have the vehicle tow-started with the clutch
depressed and slowly release the clutch.
After the engine starts, immediately
depress the clutch completely again.
depressed and slowly release the clutch.
After the engine starts, immediately
depress the clutch completely again.
5.
Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope and switch off the hazard warn-
ing flashers.
bar or rope and switch off the hazard warn-
ing flashers.
6.
Have the vehicle checked.
With xDrive: do not activate Hill Descent
Control HDC when the vehicle is being
Control HDC when the vehicle is being
tow-started, page
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