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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NotesATTENTION
If the towing eye is not used as intended,
the vehicle or towing eye is damaged. Danger
of damage to property. Observe the notes on
using the towing eye.◀
Using the towing eye:▷Use only the towing eye supplied with the
vehicle, and make sure that it is screwed in
fully and is tight.▷Only use the towing eye for towing on nor‐
mal roads (in other words not off-road).▷Use the towing eye screwed into the
socket at the front of the vehicle for ma‐
noeuvring only.▷Avoid lateral loads on the towing eye, for
example do not raise the vehicle at the
towing eye.
Thread for towing eye
Press the marking on the front cover to press it
out.
Use the screwdriver from the on-board toolkit
to press out the rear cover at the opening.
Tow-starting
M double clutch transmission Do not attempt to tow-start or push-start the
vehicle.
Due to the M double clutch transmission it is
not possible to start the engine by towing.
Have the cause of the starting difficulties recti‐
fied.
Manual gearbox If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but
start the engine using starting assistance, see
page 203. Only tow-start when the engine is
cold if your vehicle has a catalytic converter.1.Switching on hazard warning lights, please
observe country-specific regulations.2.Ignition, see page 65, on.3.Insert 3rd gear.4.Tow-start with the clutch depressed and
release the clutch slowly. Depress the
clutch again immediately after the engine
starts.5.Stop in a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or towing rope and switch off the haz‐
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, anti-lock braking sys‐ tem 123
Acceleration assistant, see Launch Control 77
Accessories and parts 8
Activation, airbags 106
Active M differential 126
Active Protection 120
Adaptive brake light, see Dy‐ namic brake lights 120
Adaptive Headlights 100
Adaptive M chassis 126
Additives, oil 187
Adjust headlights 102
After washing the car 209
Age of tyres 176
Airbags 104
Airbags, indicator/warning lamp 105
Airbag switch, see Key switch for front passenger air‐
bags 106
Air conditioning 144
Air distribution, manual 146
Air flow, automatic air condi‐ tioning 146
Air outlets, see Ventila‐ tion 147
Air pressure, tyres 175
Alarm, false 43
Alarm system 42
All-season tyres, see Winter tyres 177
Alternative oil grades 187
Ambient lighting 103
Anti-freeze protection, washer fluid 73
Anti-lock braking system, ABS 123 Anti-theft alarm system, see
Alarm system 42
Anti-theft system, wheel studs 199
Anti-trap mechanism, glass Roof 46
Anti-trap mechanism, win‐ dows 44
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
grades 187
Aquaplaning 163
Around the centre con‐ sole 14
Around the headlining 15
Around the steering wheel 12
Arrival time 92
Ashtray 149
Attentiveness assistant 121
AUC, automatic air recircula‐ tion control 146
AUTO intensity 145
Automatic air condition‐ ing 144
Automatic air recirculation control, AUC 146
Automatic anti-glare control, see High-beam assis‐
tance 100
Automatic driving lights con‐ trol 99
Automatic locking 42
Automatic parking func‐ tion 56
AUTO program, automatic air conditioning 145
AUTO program, intensity 145
Auto Start Stop function 67
Average fuel consumption 91
Average speed 91
Axle load limit 215 Axle loads, weight 215
B Backrest contour, see Lum‐ bar support 50
Backrest width 50
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 206
Battery, vehicle 199
Being towed, see Tow-start‐ ing/towing 204
Belt holder 54
Belts, seat belts 52
Black ice, see Outside tem‐ perature warning 84
Blower, see Air flow 146
BMW Driver's Guide App 6
BMW homepage 6
BMW internet site 6
BMW Maintenance Sys‐ tem 191
BMW M Technology 160
BMW Services 6
Bonnet 183
Boot lid closing 38
Boot lid, contactless open‐ ing 40
Boot lid, emergency re‐ lease 39
Boot lid via remote control 36
Boot, storage space 156
Bottle holder, see Cu‐ pholder 155
Brake assist 123
Brake lights, adaptive 120
Brake lights, dynamic 120
Braking, information 163
Braking safely 163
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