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BMW M3 Coupe 2010 User Manual

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With a tow truck: vehicle without xDrive

Have the BMW transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar, or on a flatbed.
Do not tow the vehicle with just the rear axle
raised as this may cause the steering to turn.

With a tow truck: vehicle with xDrive

Do not tow a BMW with xDrive with just
the front or rear axle raised; otherwise, the

wheels could lock up and the transfer case
could be damaged.

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Have the BMW transported on a flatbed surface
only.

Tow-starting

Avoid tow-starting the vehicle whenever possi-
ble; instead, jump-start the engine, refer to
page

238

. Vehicles with a catalytic converter

should only be tow-started when the engine is
cold, vehicles with an automatic transmission
cannot be tow-started at all.

1.

Switch on hazard warning flashers, comply
with local regulations.

2.

Switch on the ignition, refer to page

54

.

3.

Shift into 3rd gear.

4.

Have the vehicle tow-started with the clutch
depressed and slowly release the clutch.

After the engine starts, immediately
depress the clutch completely again.

5.

Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope and switch off the hazard warn-
ing flashers.

6.

Have the vehicle checked.

With xDrive: do not activate Hill Descent
Control HDC when the vehicle is being

tow-started, page

83

.

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