Towing the vehicle – BMW 330Ci Coupe 2004 User Manual

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Towing the vehicle with the front
axle raised

Vehicles with automatic transmission:

1. Towing speed: maximum 45 mph /

70 km/h

2. Towing distance: maximum

90 miles/150 km

Vehicles with sequential manual gear-
box SMG:

With the ignition on, move the selector
lever to positon N, then turn off the igni-
tion.

Towing eyelet

The screw-in towing eyelet is stored in
the onboard tool kit; be sure that it
remains in the vehicle at all times. It can
be attached at the front or rear of the
vehicle. It should not be used to pull a
vehicle out of deep snow, mud, sand,
etc.

Always observe all applicable towing
laws and regulations.

Access to tow sockets

Front:

Press out the cover panel with a screw-
driver inserted in the recess at the top.

Rear:

Press out the cover panel with a screw-
driver inserted in the recess at the top.

Use only the towing eyelet sup-
plied with the vehicle and screw it

in firmly until it stops. Use the towing
eyelet for towing on paved roads only. If
you do not follow these instructions, the
towing eyelet could be torn out and
vehicle damage could occur.
Never attach tie-down hooks, chains,
straps, or tow hooks to tie rods, control
arms, or any other part of the vehicle
suspension, as severe damage to these
components will occur, possibly lead-
ing to accidents.

Towing the vehicle

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