Towing and tow-starting vehicle – BMW X5 4.8is SAV 2004 User Manual

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Towing and tow-starting vehicle

Tow-starting

Do not tow-start vehicles with an
automatic transmission.

For information on jump-starting, refer
to page

Only tow-start vehicles with a catalytic
converter with the engine cold. It is bet-
ter to jump-start the engine, refer to
page

1. Switch on the hazard warning flash-

ers and observe local regulations

2. Turn the ignition key to position 2
3. Engage the 3rd gear
4. Tow-start with the clutch pedal com-

pletely depressed and slowly release
the clutch pedal. After the engine
starts, immediately depress the
clutch pedal completely again

5. Stop at a suitable location, remove

the tow bar or rope and switch off
the hazard warning flashers

6. Have the vehicle checked.

Do not activate the HDC Hill
Descent Control during tow-

starting, refer to page