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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.
Do not lift vehicle by tow fitting or body
and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.
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Tow-starting
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. Jump starting,
refer to page
.
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Do not tow-start vehicles with an auto-
matic transmission. Only tow-start vehi-
cles with a catalytic converter when the engine
is cold. It is better to jump-start the engine, refer
to page
.
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1.
Switch on the hazard warning flashers,
comply with country-specific regulations.
2.
Switch on ignition, refer to page
3.
Shift into 3rd gear, vehicles with SMG, 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.
5.
Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope and switch off the hazard warn-
ing flashers.
6.
Have the vehicle checked.
Vehicles with SMG Sequential Manual Gearbox:
1.
Tow-start in selector-lever position N.
2.
Select sequential mode. The correct gear
will be selected and engaged automatically.
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