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BMW 2012 X6M User Manual

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Tow truck

Do not tow with only the front or rear axle
raised

Do not tow the BMW with just the front or rear
axle raised; otherwise, the wheels could lock up
and the transfer case could be damaged.◀

Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or

body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage may
result.◀

Towing other vehicles

General information

Light towing vehicle
Your vehicle must not be lighter than the

vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will not be
possible to control vehicle response.◀

Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow

fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
cause damage.◀

Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.

If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
dow.

Towing methods when towing other

vehicles

Tow bar

The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:

Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be sharply limited during cornering.

The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is attached offset.

Tow rope

When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure that
the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses on
the vehicle components when towing, always
use nylon ropes or nylon straps.

Attaching the tow rope correctly
Only secure the tow rope on the tow fit‐

ting; otherwise, damage can occur when it is se‐
cured on other parts of the vehicle.◀

Tow fitting

The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐
ried in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the
front or rear of the BMW.
It is stored with the tool kit under the cargo floor
cover in the cargo area, refer to page

270

.

Tow fitting, information on use

Use only the tow fitting provided with
the vehicle and screw it all the way in.

Use the tow fitting for towing on paved roads
only.

Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.

Otherwise, damage to the tow fitting and the ve‐
hicle can occur.◀

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