In some countries, it is not permitted to tow the
vehicle with a tow bar or tow rope on public
roads.
Familiarize yourself with the applicable towing
regulations for the country in which you are
driving.

With a tow bar

The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise,

vehicle handling can no longer be controlled.

The towing eyelets of both vehicles should be
on the same side. If the tow bar can only be
used in a diagonal position, please note the fol-
lowing:

Clearance is restricted while you are driving
around corners

The inclination of the tow bar produces late-
ral force.

Only attach the tow bar to the towing eye-
lets. Other parts of the vehicle could oth-

erwise be damaged.

With a tow rope

When the towing vehicle is driving off, make
sure that the tow rope is taut.

Use nylon ropes or straps for towing
because they prevent sudden jerking

movements. Attach tow ropes only to the tow-
ing eyelet. Other parts of the vehicle could oth-
erwise be damaged.

With a tow truck

Have the BMW transported by a tow truck with
a lift sling, or on a flatbed.

Do not lift the vehicle by the towing eye-
let, or by parts of the body or chassis.

Otherwise damage could result.

Tow-starting

Do not tow-start vehicles with automatic
transmission.

Jump-starting, refer to page

Only tow-start vehicles with catalytic conver-
ters if the engine is cold. It is better to have the
vehicle jump-started, refer to page

Turn on the hazard warning flashers; com-
ply with national regulations

Turn the ignition key to position 2

Engage the 3rd gear. For vehicles with
SMG, refer to following column

Have the vehicle towed with the clutch
pedal completely depressed and then
slowly release the clutch pedal. After the
engine has started, immediately depress
the clutch pedal again completely

Pull over at a suitable location, remove the
tow bar or tow rope, and turn on the hazard
warning flashers

Have the vehicle checked.

Vehicles with sequential manual
gearbox SMG

Have the vehicle towed with the selector
lever in position N

Select sequential mode. The correct gear
will automatically be selected and engaged.