BMW MINI Countryman Cooper, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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MOBILITY
Mutual aid
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Do not use the spray products sold as
starting aids.
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Tow-starting, towing
away
In some countries, it is prohibited to tow another
vehicle on public roads by means of a towbar or
towrope.
Familiarise yourself with the relevant legislation
in the country in question.
Using the towing eye
The screw-in towing eye must always be carried
on the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the front
or rear right.
The towing eye is stored underneath the front
right-hand seat.
Use only the towing eye supplied with the
car, and make sure that it is screwed in
fully and is tight. Only use the towing eye for
towing on roads. Avoid lateral loads on the tow-
ing eye, e.g. do not raise the vehicle at the tow-
ing eye. Otherwise, the towing eye and the vehi-
cle could sustain damage.
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Access to screw thread
Press on the lower section of the cover. This
pushes out the top edge of the cover so that it
can be removed.
Front
Rear
Being towed
If the electrical system fails, do not
attempt to tow-start or tow away the car.
The electrical steering-wheel lock cannot be dis-
engaged and the car is not steerable. Jump-
starting, see page
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Servo assistance is not available when the
engine is not running. The steering and brakes
will require extra effort to operate.
Switch on the hazard warning flashers, depend-
ing on local regulations.
Manual gearbox
Gearshift lever in idle position.
Automatic transmission
Only transport vehicles with an automatic
transmission on a breakdown lorry or with
the front wheels raised. Otherwise the transmis-
sion may be damaged.
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