BMW M3 Sedan 2008 User Manual

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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
steering will require increased effort.

Manual transmission

Gearshift lever in neutral position.

M dual clutch transmission with
Drivelogic

Ensure that the parking lock P is not
engaged as the rear wheels will otherwise

be blocked.
When using the car wash function, refer to
page

, note that the parking lock P is

engaged automatically after approx. 30 min-
utes, blocking the rear wheels.
If an electrical malfunction occurs or if towing
takes longer than approx. 20 minutes, manually
release the parking lock, refer to page

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

mum distance of 30 miles/50 km, otherwise the
transmission can be damaged.

BMW recommends transporting the vehicle on
a tow truck with a flat bed.

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:

Have the BMW transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Do not tow the vehicle with just the rear axle
raised as this may cause the steering to turn.
M dual clutch transmission:

Have the BMW transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.

Tow-starting

If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but
jump-start the engine, refer to page

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