Systems, for example approach control warn‐
ing with light braking function. Danger of acci‐
dents. Switch off all Intelligent Safety Systems
before tow-starting/towing.◀
Manual gearboxGearshift lever in idle position.
Being towed Observe the following information:▷Make sure that the ignition is switched on,
otherwise low-beam headlights, rear lights,
turn indicators and wipers would not be
available.▷Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
raised, otherwise the steering can turn.▷When the engine is not running, there is no
power assistance and the brake servo is
out of action. The steering and brakes will
require extra effort to operate.▷Greater steering wheel movements are
necessary.▷The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the towed vehicle, otherwise it may be
unable to keep the towed vehicle reliably
under control.▷Do not exceed a towing speed of on
50 km/h, 30 mph.▷Do not exceed a towing distance of 50 km,
30 miles.Towing truck
With driven rear axle
Have the vehicle transported by a towing truck
with a hoisting frame, or hoisted onto a loading
platform.
ATTENTION
Raising the vehicle at the towing eye,
body or suspension components can cause
damage to vehicle parts. Danger of damage to
property. Raise vehicle with suitable fixtures.◀
M double clutch transmission:
transporting your vehicle
Note
Do not attempt to have your vehicle towed. For
this reason contact a Service Partner or a
qualified specialist workshop in the event of a
breakdown.
ATTENTION
If the vehicle is towed with an individually
lifted axle, the vehicle can be damaged. Danger
of damage to property. Only have the vehicle
transported on a load platform.◀
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Towing truck
Only have the vehicle transported on a load
platform.
ATTENTION
Raising the vehicle at the towing eye,
body or suspension components can cause
damage to vehicle parts. Danger of damage to
property. Raise vehicle with suitable fixtures.◀
Use the towing eye screwed into the socket at
the front of the vehicle for manoeuvring only.
Towing other vehicles
Information WARNING
If the gross vehicle weight of the towing
vehicle is less than that of the vehicle to be
towed, the towing eye can be pulled off, or the
vehicle may no longer be controllable. Danger
of accidents! Make sure that the gross vehicle
weight of the towing vehicle is more than the
weight of the vehicle to be towed.◀
ATTENTION
If the tow bar or the towing rope is not at‐
tached correctly, other vehicle parts can be
damaged. Danger of damage to property. At‐
tach the tow bar or towing rope to the towing
eye correctly.◀
▷Switch on the hazard warning lights, de‐
pending on local regulations.▷If the vehicle's electrical system has failed,
the vehicle being towed must be madeidentifiable to following vehicles, for in‐
stance by placing a notice or the warning
triangle in the rear window.
Tow bar
The towing eyes of both vehicles should be on
the same side.
If it is impossible to avoid attaching the tow bar
at an angle, note the following:
▷Tow bar clearance may be restricted when
cornering.▷The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is attached offset.
Towing rope
Ensure that the towing rope is taut when the
towing vehicle moves off.
For towing, use nylon ropes or straps, as these
will help to avoid sudden tensile loads.
Towing eye
General
Always have the screw-on towing eye on
board the vehicle.
The towing eye can be screwed into the front
or rear end of the BMW.
The towing eye together with the on-board
tool kit, see page 193, is located in the boot.
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