Towing the vehicle – BMW M3 Convertible 2004 User Manual

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Towing the vehicle with the front
axle raised

Vehicles with sequential manual gear-
box SMG:

While the ignition is on move the selec-
tor lever to position N, then turn off the
ignition.

Towing eyelet

The screw-in towing eyelet is in the lug-
gage compartment under the floor mat
and must remain in the vehicle. It can
be attached at the front or rear of the
vehicle.

The towing eyelet should not be used
to pull a vehicle out of deep snow, mud,
sand, etc.

Comply with all applicable towing laws
and regulations at all times.

Access to tow sockets

Front:

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

Rear:

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

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.
Do not tow the vehicle by any compo-
nents of the running gear, or lash them
down in any way. If you do, the compo-
nents could be damaged, possibly
leading to accidents.

Towing the vehicle

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