Tow-starting, towing away – BMW AG User Manual

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If it is impossible to avoid attaching the
towbar at an angle, note the following:
> Towbar clearance may be restricted

when cornering

> The angled towbar generates lateral

forces.

Secure the towbar only to the
towing eyes. Attempts to secure it

to other parts of the vehicles could
result in damage.

With tow-rope

Make sure that the tow-rope is taut
before the towing vehicle drives off.

For towing, use either a nylon
rope or tape: they are resilient and

help to avoid sudden tensile loads.
Secure the tow-rope only to the towing
eyes. Attempts to secure it to other
parts of the vehicles could result in
damage.

With recovery vehicle

Have the BMW transported on the
recovery vehicle's load platform, or with
its front wheels clear of the ground and
resting securely on a purpose-designed
carrier.

Do not attempt to lift the vehicle
by the towing eye or by parts of

the body or chassis, as damage could
result.

325xi, 330xi, 330xd: with recovery
vehicle

Do not tow the BMW with only the front
or the rear wheels clear of the ground,
as the wheels can lock and this would
result in damage to the transmission's
transfer box.

Have the BMW transported on the
recovery vehicle's load platform.

Tow-starting

Do not attempt to tow-start a car
with automatic transmission. For

starting with a flat battery, see
page

151

Tow-starting, towing away