BMW 2015 ActiveHybrid 5 Manual Do Proprietário

To avoid jerking and the associated stresses
on the vehicle components when towing, al‐
ways use nylon ropes or nylon straps.

The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐
ried in the vehicle.
The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front
or rear of the BMW.

The tow fitting is located in the container on
the inside of the trunk lid.

Tow fitting, information on use

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Use only the tow fitting provided with
the vehicle and screw it all the way in.

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Use the tow fitting for towing on paved
roads only.

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Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.

Otherwise, damage to the tow fitting and the
vehicle can occur.◀

Push out the cover by pressing on the top
edge.

Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Tow-starting the engine is not possible due to
the transmission.
Have the cause of the starting problems fixed.

After an accident
After an accident, do not touch any high-

voltage components such as orange colored
high-voltage cables or parts that are in contact
with exposed high-voltage cables. Otherwise,
there is the risk of fatal injury from electrocu‐
tion due to the system's high voltage.◀

Esliding fluids
Do not touch any fluids esliding from the

high-voltage battery, or the skin can sustain
chemical burns.◀

If you are involved in an accident with your ve‐
hicle, compliance with the following additional
safety precautions is required with regard to
the high-voltage system:

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