Giving and receiv ing as sistance – BMW 128i Convertible 2011 User Manual

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Giving and

receiv

ing

sistance

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Being towed

Make sure that the ignition is switched on,
refer to page

; otherwise, the low-beam

headlamps, tail lamps, turn signal indicators and
windshield wipers may be unavailable. Power
steering assistance is not available when the
engine is not running. Thus, braking and steer-
ing will require increased effort. Active steering
is not active and it will be necessary to turn the
steering wheel further.

Manual transmission

Gearshift lever in neutral position.

Automatic transmission

Selector lever in position N.
Changing selector lever position, refer to
page

Do not exceed a towing speed of 45 mph/
70 km/h and a towing distance of

90 miles/150 km; otherwise, the automatic
transmission may be damaged.

Sports automatic transmission with
double clutch

Make sure that the parking lock P is not
engaged; otherwise, the rear wheels are

immobilized.
When using the car wash function, refer to
page

210

, make sure that after approx.

30 minutes, the parking lock P is automatically
engaged and thus immobilizes the rear wheels.
In the event of an electrical malfunction or if the
vehicle must be towed for more than approx.
20 minutes, unlock the parking lock manually,
refer to page

When towing, do not exceed a maximum
speed of 30 mph or 50 km/h and a maxi-

mum distance traveled of 30 miles/50 km; oth-
erwise, the transmission may be damaged.

BMW recommends transporting the vehicle on
a tow truck with a flatbed or towing with the rear
axle raised.

Towing methods

Do not lift the vehicle by a tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, dam-

age may result.

With a tow bar

The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the towed vehicle; otherwise, it may

be impossible to maintain control.

The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles. Should it prove impossi-
ble to avoid mounting the tow bar at an angle,
please observe the following:

Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be sharply limited during cornering.

The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it is
attached offset.

Attach the tow bar to the tow fittings only,
as attaching it to other parts of the vehicle

could result in damage.

With a tow rope

When starting off in the towing vehicle, make
sure that the tow rope is taut.

To avoid jerking and the associated
stresses on vehicle components when

towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Attach the tow rope to the tow fittings only, as
attaching it to other parts of the vehicle could
result in damage.

With a tow truck

Manual transmission and automatic transmis-
sion: