Hybrid system safety – BMW ActiveHybrid X6 2010 User Manual

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Using a tow fitting

The screw-in tow-fitting should always be car-
ried in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the
front or rear of the BMW.
It is located in the onboard toolkit under the
floor panel flap in the cargo bay.

Use only the tow fitting provided with the
vehicle and screw it all the way in. Use the

tow fitting for towing only on roads. Avoid lateral
loading of the tow fitting, e.g. do not lift the vehi-
cle by the tow fitting. Otherwise damage to the
tow fitting and the vehicle can occur.

Access to screw thread

Cover panel on left and right side of bumper:
press on the arrow symbol on the cover panel.
Front:

Rear:

Towing methods

Do not lift vehicle by tow fitting or body
and chassis parts, otherwise damage may

result.

In some countries, towing with tow bars or
ropes in public traffic is not permitted. Familiar-
ize yourself with the regulations on towing in the
respective country.

With tow bar

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

will not be possible to reliably control vehicle
response.

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 offset
angle, observe the following:

Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be sharply limited during cornering.

When mounted at an angle, the tow bar will
exert lateral forces, tending to push the
vehicle sideways.

Only attach the tow bar to the tow fittings,
as attachment to other vehicle parts can

lead to damage.

With 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.
Only attach tow ropes to the tow fittings, as
attachment to other vehicle parts can lead to
damage.

Hybrid system safety

Working on the vehicle

The hybrid system of the BMW ActiveHybrid X6
is a closed system.
Safety is assured as long as no work is per-
formed on the technical components.
Therefore, have changes to and work on the
vehicle, e.g. installation of accessories, carried
out only by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle
Center or by a repair shop that works in accor-
dance with BMW guidelines using appropriately
trained personnel.

Have maintenance and repair of the vehi-
cle carried out only by the service depart-

ment or by a repair shop that works in accor-
dance with BMW guidelines using appropriately