BMW 2005 330Ci Convertible Manual Do Proprietário

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Towing and tow-starting the vehicle

Always comply with all applicable
towing laws and regulations.

Using the towing eyelet

The screw-in towing eyelet is located in
the luggage compartment under the
floor panel; be sure that it remains with
the vehicle at all times. It can be
attached at the front or rear of your
BMW.

Observe the following instruc-
tions in order to avoid damaging

the towing eyelet or the vehicle: use
only the towing eyelet supplied with the
vehicle, and screw it in firmly until it
stops. Use the towing eyelet for towing
on paved roads only. Avoid subjecting
the towing eyelet to lateral loads, e.g.
do not lift the vehicle using the towing
eyelet.

Access to the threaded socket

Press out the cover in the front or rear
bumper with a screwdriver at the top of
the recess.

Being towed

Make sure that the ignition key is
in position 1, because the steering

lock could otherwise engage and the
vehicle could no longer be steered.
There is no power assist while the
engine is off. Therefore, you will need to
exert more force to brake and steer the
vehicle.

Turn on the hazard warning flashers, if
required by national regulations. If the
electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed, e.g. by
placing a sign or a warning triangle in
the rear window.

Vehicles with manual transmission:
gearshift lever in idling position.

Vehicles with automatic transmission:
selector lever in position N.

Do not exceed a towing speed of
45 mph / 70 km/h, nor a towing

distance of 90 miles/150 km, because
the automatic transmission could other-
wise be damaged.

Vehicles with sequential manual gear-
box SMG: selector lever in position N.

Towing methods

In some countries, it is not permitted to
tow the vehicle with a tow bar or tow
rope on public roads.

Familiarize yourself with the applicable
towing regulations for the country in
which you are driving.

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