BMW X1 - PRODUCT CATALOGUE, Owner'S Manual

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Steptronic transmission without
xDrive: transporting the vehicle
General information
The vehicle must not be towed if the front
wheels are touching the ground.
Safety information
NOTICE
The vehicle can be damaged when towing the
vehicle with a lifted rear axle. There is a risk of
damage to property. Have vehicle transported
only with lifted front axle or on a loading plat‐
form.
Pushing the vehicle
To remove a broken-down vehicle from the dan‐
ger area, it can be pushed for a short distance.
Roll or push, refer to page
122 , the vehicle.
Tow truck
Your vehicle should be transported with a tow
truck with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
NOTICE
The vehicle can become damaged when lifting
and securing it.
There is a risk of damage to property.
▷ Lift the vehicle using suitable means.
▷ Do not lift or secure the vehicle by its tow
fitting, body parts, or suspension parts.
Steptronic transmission with
xDrive: transporting the vehicle
General information
The vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Pushing the vehicle
To remove a broken-down vehicle from the dan‐
ger area, it can be pushed for a short distance.
Roll or push, refer to page
122 , the vehicle.
Tow truck
The vehicle should only be transported on a
loading platform.
NOTICE
The vehicle can become damaged when lifting
and securing it.
There is a risk of damage to property.
▷ Lift the vehicle using suitable means.
▷ Do not lift or secure the vehicle by its tow
fitting, body parts, or suspension parts.
Towing other vehicles
General information
Switch on the hazard warning system, depend‐
ing on local regulations.
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