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Jump-starting Towing the vehicle
6. Start the engine of the vehicle pro-
viding starting assistance and run at
an increased idling speed
7. Start the engine of the other vehicle
as usual. If the first start attempt is
not successful, wait a few minutes
before another attempt in order to
allow the discharged battery to re-
charge
8. Before disconnecting the jumper
cables let the engines run for a few
minutes
9. Then disconnect the jumper cables
in reverse sequence.
Have the battery checked and
recharged by a BMW center if neces-
sary.
Do not use spray starter fluids to
start the engine.
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Tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting is stored in the
onboard tool kit; be sure that it remains
in the vehicle at all times. This fitting is
designed for installation in the tow
sockets located at the front and rear of
the vehicle. It is intended for towing on
paved road surfaces only.
It should not be used to pull a vehicle
out of deep snow, mud, sand, etc. Al-
ways observe all applicable towing laws
and regulations.
Access to tow sockets
Front
The uppermost grill stub is clipped on
the grill – which is located below the
main grill on the lower right – and this
grill can be pulled off, if you pull forward
on it.
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Rear
Use a screwdriver to press sideways
on the opening to remove the cover,
refer to arrow.
Screw the tow fitting in until it bot-
toms firmly. If this is not done, the
threads could be damaged.
Do not tow the vehicle by any compo-
nents of the running gear, or lash them
down in any way. If you do so, the com-
ponents could be damaged, leading to
possible accidents.
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Use only a nylon towing strap to tow
the vehicle. The inherent resilience of
this material helps protect both vehicles
from sudden jerking movements.
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