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3.9.3
BMD engine
The engine identification letters and engine number are engraved
on the engine block in the area between the engine and the gear‐
box. Additionally, there is on the right engine support side
-arrow- a sticker with the engine identification letters and serial
number. The engine identification letters are also indicated on the
vehicle identification tag.
3.9.4
AQZ, BAH, BLH, BKR, and CFZA en‐
gines
The engine identification letters and serial number are engraved
on the engine block, below the thermo valve case. Additionally,
the upper mechanical distribution cover has a sticker with the en‐
gine identification letters and serial number. The engine identifi‐
cation letters are also indicated on the vehicle identification tag.
3.10
Push starting (pushing the vehicle to
start)/towing
Push starting and towing are carried out in different ways de‐
pending on the legislation of each country.
If the vehicle is provided with a towing hook, then a tow cable or
tow bar should be attached to the front or rear hook.
Note
♦
The tow cable should be elastic, so both vehicles are protec‐
ted. Thus, only synthetic cables or made of similar elastic
materials can be used. Yet, the safest procedure is to use a
tow bar!
♦
First, make sure there are no inadequate drive forces and no
impact loads. On towing maneuvers on dirt roads, there is al‐
ways the risk of overloading and, therefore, damaging the
fastening parts.
♦
Before push starting a vehicle (pushing the vehicle), try to push
start by using the battery from another vehicle.
If the vehicle is push started or towed, please note the following:
Whenever possible, it is recommended that the vehicle is not
pushed for a push start. Instead, use the auxiliary starting cables.
♦ The legal requirements for towing vehicles must be complied
with.
FOX 2004 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 07.2010
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