BMW 2007 525i Sedan Manual Do Proprietário
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Tow-starting
Do not tow-start the vehicle if possible, but
instead start the engine by means of jump start-
ing, refer to page
instead start the engine by means of jump start-
ing, refer to page
. With a catalytic con-
verter, tow-starting should only be carried out
with the engine cold, and with automatic trans-
missions, the engine cannot be started by tow-
starting.
with the engine cold, and with automatic trans-
missions, the engine cannot be started by tow-
starting.
1.
Switch on the hazard warning flashers,
comply with country-specific regulations.
comply with country-specific regulations.
2.
Switch on the ignition, refer to page
.
3.
Shift into 3rd gear.
4.
Tow-start with the clutch completely
depressed and slowly release the clutch.
After the engine starts, immediately
depress the clutch again completely.
depressed and slowly release the clutch.
After the engine starts, immediately
depress the clutch again completely.
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.
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