BMW 2006 525xi Sedan Manual Do Proprietário

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Sedan: 
It is located in the toolkit in the luggage com-
partment lid, refer to page
.
Sports Wagon: 
It is located in the toolkit behind the left side 
panel in the cargo area, refer to page
Use only the tow fitting provided with the 
vehicle and screw it all the way in. Use the 
tow fitting for towing only on roads. Avoid lateral 
loading of the tow fitting, e.g. do not lift the vehi-
cle by the tow fitting. Otherwise damage to the 
tow fitting and the vehicle can occur.
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Access to screw thread
Rectangular cover panel in bumper: press on 
the arrow symbol on the cover panel.
Front
Rear
Being towed
Make sure that the ignition is switched on, 
refer to page
, otherwise the low 
beams, tail lamps, turn signals and windshield 
wipers would not be available. If the vehicle 
electrical system fails, do not tow-start or tow 
the vehicle. The electric steering-wheel lock 
cannot be unlocked and the vehicle cannot be 
steered. For information on jump starting, refer 
to page
. There is no power assistance with 
the engine stopped. This then requires 
increased effort for braking and steering. Active 
steering is deactivated and larger steering 
wheel movements are required.
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Switch on the hazard warning flashers depend-
ing on the local regulations. If the electrical sys-
tem fails, mark the vehicle to be towed, e.g. with 
a sign or warning triangle in the rear window.
Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Automatic transmission
Selector lever in position N.
Changing selector lever position, refer to 
Deactivating selector lever interlock page
.
Do not exceed a towing speed of 45 mph/
70 km/h and a towing distance of 
90 miles/150 km, otherwise the automatic 
transmission may be damaged.
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SMG Sequential Manual Transmission
Engage selector lever position N with the igni-
tion switched on.
Towing methods
Do not lift vehicle by tow fitting or body 
and chassis parts, otherwise damage may 
result.
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In some countries, towing with tow bars or 
ropes in public traffic is not permitted. Familiar-
ize yourself with the regulations on towing in the 
respective country.
With tow bar
The towing vehicle may not be lighter 
than the vehicle to be towed, otherwise it 
will not be possible to reliably control vehicle 
response.
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The tow fittings used should be on the same 
side on both vehicles. Should it prove impossi-
ble to avoid mounting the tow bar at an offset 
angle, please observe the following:
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Clearance and maneuvering capability will 
be sharply limited during cornering.
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