BMW 325XI Manual Do Utilizador

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Rear:

Press out the cover panel with a screw-
driver inserted in the recess at the top.

Make sure the towing eyelet is 
firmly screwed all the way in, oth-

erwise the thread could be damaged.
Never attach tie-down hooks, chains, 
straps, or tow hooks to tie rods, control 
arms, or any other part of the vehicle 
suspension, as severe damage to these 
components will occur, possibly lead-
ing to accidents.

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> Do not tow with sling-type equipment

> Use wheel-lift or flatbed equipment

> Please comply with applicable state 

towing laws.

Never allow passengers to ride in 
a towed vehicle for any reason.

Never attach tie-down hooks, chains, 
straps, or tow hooks to tie rods, control 
arms, or any other part of the vehicle 
suspension, as severe damage to these 
components will occur, possibly lead-
ing to accidents.

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1. Place the transmission in Neutral

2. Switch off the engine
3. Maximum towing speed:

30 mph / 50 km/h

4. Maximum towing distance:

95 miles/150 km.

Remove the rear driveshaft for 
longer towing distances with the 

front axle lifted; remove the front drive-
shaft for towing over longer distances 
with the rear axle lifted. Failure to com-
ply with this will result in damage to the 
transfer box.

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