BMW 650i Coupe 2006 - Manual (Page 207)

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With tow truck
Have the BMW transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Do not lift vehicle by tow fitting or body
and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result. <
Tow-starting
If the vehicle electrical system fails, do not
tow-start or tow the vehicle. The electric
steering-wheel lock cannot be unlocked and
the vehicle cannot be steered. Jump starting,
refer to page
203 . <
Do not tow-start vehicles with an auto-
matic transmission. Only tow-start vehi-
cles with a catalytic converter when the engine
is cold. It is better to jump-start the engine, refer
to page
203 . <
1. Switch on the hazard warning flashers,
comply with country-specific regulations.
2. Switch on ignition, refer to page 58 .
3. Shift into 3rd gear, vehicles with SMG, see
below.
4. Tow-start with the clutch completely
depressed and slowly release the clutch.
After the engine starts, immediately
depress the clutch again completely.
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 SMG Sequential Manual Gearbox:
1. Tow-start in selector-lever position N.
2. Select sequential mode. The correct gear
will be selected and engaged automatically.
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