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Giving and receiv ing as sistance – BMW M3 Sedan 2008 User Manual

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Giving and

receiv

ing

as

sistance

130

cles with a catalytic converter should only be
tow-started when the engine is cold.

Manual transmission

1.

Switch on hazard warning flashers, comply
with local regulations.

2.

Switch on the ignition, refer to page

41

.

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.

M dual clutch transmission with
Drivelogic

Vehicles with an M dual clutch transmission
cannot be tow-started. Jump-starting, refer to
page

127

.

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