Mini CLUBMAN, Owner'S Manual

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The vehicle should only be transported on a
loading platform.
Manual transmission
Towing or pushing the vehicle
A broken-down vehicle can be towed or
pushed.
For rolling or pushing the vehicle, refer to
page 120 .
NOTICE
If manual unlocking of the parking brake
is not possible, the vehicle cannot be
moved or towed. There is a risk of damage
to property, among other potential dam-
age. The vehicle should only be trans-
ported on a loading platform.
Follow the following instructions:
– Make sure that the ignition is switched
on; otherwise, the low beams, tail lights,
turn signals, and wipers may be unavail-
able.
– Do not tow the vehicle with the rear
axle tilted, as the front wheels could
turn.
– When the engine is stopped, there is no
power assistance. Consequently, more
effort needs to be applied when braking
and steering.
– Larger steering wheel movements are
required.
– The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise,
it will not be possible to control han-
dling.
– Do not exceed a towing speed of
30 mph/50 km/h.
– Do not exceed a towing distance of
30 miles/50 km.
Tow truck
With driven front axle
Your vehicle should be transported with a
tow truck with a so-called spectacle lift or
on a loading platform.
With ALL4
NOTICE
The vehicle can be damaged when towing
the vehicle with a single lifted axle. There
is a risk of damage to property, among
other potential damage. The vehicle should
only be transported on a loading platform.
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