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When mounted at an angle, the tow bar will
exert lateral forces, tending to push the
vehicle sideways.
exert lateral forces, tending to push the
vehicle sideways.
Only attach the tow bar to the tow fittings,
as attachment to other vehicle parts can
as attachment to other vehicle parts can
lead to damage.
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With tow rope
When starting off in the towing vehicle, make
sure that the tow rope is taut.
sure that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated
stresses on vehicle components when
stresses on vehicle components when
towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Only attach tow ropes to the tow fittings, as
attachment to other vehicle parts can lead to
damage.
Only attach tow ropes to the tow fittings, as
attachment to other vehicle parts can lead to
damage.
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With tow truck
Have the BMW transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
With tow truck for 525xi, 530xi
Do not tow the BMW with xDrive with the
front or rear axle raised individually, other-
front or rear axle raised individually, other-
wise the wheels may block and the transfer
case may be damaged.
case may be damaged.
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The BMW may only be transported on a flat
bed.
bed.
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.
If the electrical system fails, do not tow-
start or tow the vehicle, as otherwise the
start or tow the vehicle, as otherwise the
electric steering-wheel lock cannot be
unlocked and the vehicle cannot be steered.
unlocked and the vehicle cannot be steered.
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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. For information on SMG,
see below.
see below.
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.
SMG Sequential Manual Transmission
1.
Tow-start in selector lever position N.
2.
Select the Sequential mode. The correct
gear will be selected and engaged automat-
ically.
gear will be selected and engaged automat-
ically.
Do not activate the HDC Hill Descent
Control of the 525xi, 530 xi during tow-
Control of the 525xi, 530 xi during tow-
starting, refer to page
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