BMW 2010 Z4 sDrive30i Manual Do Proprietário

Giving and receiving assistance

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With a tow rope

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

To avoid jerking and the associated
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.

With a tow truck

Manual and automatic transmission:

7-gear sport automatic transmission with dual
clutch:

Have the BMW transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.

Tow-starting

Avoid tow-starting the vehicle whenever possi-
ble; instead, jump-start the engine, refer to
page

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. Vehicles with a catalytic converter

should only be tow-started when the engine
is cold.
Vehicles with an automatic transmission or 7-
gear sport automatic transmission with dual
clutch cannot be tow-started at all.

Switch on hazard warning flashers, comply
with local regulations.

Switch on the ignition, refer to page

Shift into 3rd gear.

Have the vehicle tow-started with the clutch
depressed and slowly release the clutch.
After the engine starts, immediately
depress the clutch completely again.

Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope and switch off the hazard warn-
ing flashers.

Have the vehicle checked.