Mini CLUBMAN, Owner'S Manual

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The tow fitting can be screwed in at the
front or rear of the vehicle.
The tow fitting and the onboard vehicle tool
kit, refer to page 284 , are together in the
cargo area.
Use of the tow fitting:
– Use only the tow fitting provided with
the vehicle and screw it in to the stop.
– Use the tow fitting for towing on paved
roads only.
– Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting,
for instance do not lift the vehicle by the
tow fitting.
– Check the attachment of the tow fitting
in regular intervals.
Safety information
NOTICE
If the tow fitting is not used as intended,
there may be damage to the vehicle or to
the tow fitting. There is a risk of damage
to property, among other potential dam-
age. Follow the notes on using the tow fit-
ting.
Screw thread for tow fitting
Threaded holes for the tow fitting are lo-
cated in the front and rear of the vehicle on
the right side with respect to the driving di-
rection.
Press on the mark on the edge of the cover
to push it out.
Tow-starting
Steptronic transmission
Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Tow-starting the engine is not possible due
to the Steptronic transmission.
Have the cause of the starting difficulties
corrected by a dealer’s service center or an-
other qualified service center or repair
shop.
Manual transmission
If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but
start the engine by jump-starting, refer to
page 293 . If the vehicle is equipped with a
catalytic converter, only tow-start while the
engine is cold.
1. Switch on the hazard warning system
and comply with local regulations.
2. Switch on the ignition, refer to
page 102 .
3. Engage third gear.
4. Have the vehicle tow-started with the
clutch pedal pressed and slowly release
the pedal. After the engine starts, imme-
diately press on the clutch pedal again.
5. Stop at a suitable location, remove the
tow bar or tow rope, and switch off the
hazard warning system.
6. Have the vehicle checked by a dealer's
service center or another qualified serv-
ice center or repair shop.
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