BMW 325i Sedan 2006 - Manual (Page 137)

Re
fe
re
n
c
e
A
t a
g
lanc
e
Co
n
tr
o
ls
D
riv
in
g tip
s
M
o
b
ilit
y
135
engaged and the car is not steerable. Jump
starting, refer to page
132 . <
Do not tow-start vehicles with an auto-
matic transmission. Only tow-start vehi-
cles with a catalytic converter with the engine
cold. It is better to jump start the engine, refer to
page
132 . <
1. Switch on the hazard warning flashers,
comply with local regulations.
2. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 42 .
3. Shift into 3rd gear. Vehicles with SMG, see
below.
4. Have the vehicle tow-started with the clutch
completely depressed and slowly release
the clutch. After the engine starts, immedi-
ately 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.
Vehicles with sequential manual gearbox SMG:
1. Have the vehicle tow-started with the selec-
tor lever in position N.
2. Select sequential mode. The correct gear is
automatically engaged.
325xi, 330xi: do not activate Hill Descent
Control HDC when the vehicle is being
tow-started, page 69 . <
Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 012 351 - © 03/06 BMW AG