Mini CLUBMAN, Owner'S Manual

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Have your vehicle transported on a loading
platform only
Towing other vehicles
General information
Switch on the hazard warning system, de-
pending on local regulations.
If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win-
dow.
Safety information
Warning
If the approved gross vehicle weight of the
towing vehicle is lighter than the vehicle
to be towed, the tow fitting can tear off or
it will not be possible to control handling.
There is a risk of accident. Make sure that
the gross vehicle weight of the towing ve-
hicle is heavier than the vehicle to be
towed.
NOTICE
If the tow bar or tow rope is attached in-
correctly, damage to other vehicle parts
can occur. There is a risk of damage to
property, among other potential damage.
Correctly attach the tow bar or tow rope to
the tow fitting.
Tow bar
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
If it is impossible to avoid mounting the
tow bar at an inclination, note the following:
– Free movement is limited when corner-
ing.
– The tow bar will generate lateral forces
if it is secured with an inclination.
Tow rope
Observe the following notes when using the
tow rope:
– Use nylon ropes or straps, which will en-
able the vehicle to be towed without
jerking.
– Make sure the tow rope is not twisted
when fastening.
– Check the attachment of the tow fitting
and tow rope in regular intervals.
– Do not exceed a towing speed of
30 mph/50 km/h.
– Do not exceed a towing distance of
3 miles/5 km.
– When driving off to tow the vehicle,
make sure that the tow rope is taut.
Tow fitting
General information
The screw-in tow fitting should always be
carried in the vehicle.
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