Mini 2003 Cooper User Manual

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OVERVIEW

REPAIRS

OPERATION

CONTROLS

DATA

INDEX

TOWING

Tow-starting

It is not possible to start the engine of a
vehicle equipped with an automatic trans-
mission by towing or pushing.

For instructions on jump starting, refer to
page

124

Never attempt to use your vehicle to push
another car, since damage to the energy-
absorbing bumpers could result.

Towing a vehicle

Only tow vehicles with Continuously
Variable automatic Transmission

(CVT) with the front wheels raised or on a
special transport vehicle, otherwise the
transmission can be damaged.

1. Place gear selector lever in neutral or idle
2. Towing speed:

Max. 45 mph / 70 km/h

3. Towing distance:

Max. 95 miles / 150 km

4. Leave the ignition key at position 1 to

ensure that the brake lamps, turn sig-
nals, horn and windshield wipers remain
operative, and to prevent the steering
lock detent from engaging

5. Switch on the hazard-warning system,

observe country-specific regulations.

Find some means of identifying the vehicle
in tow, for instance, place a sign or warning
triangle in the rear window.

Make sure that the ignition key
remains in position 1 even when the

electrical system has failed to prevent the
steering lock from engaging.
The steering and brakes are without power
assist when the engine is off. This means
that increased effort is required for steer-
ing and braking.

Towing with a commercial tow truck

>Do not tow with sling-type equipment

>Use a wheel-lift or flatbed carrier

>Please comply with applicable towing

laws.

Never allow passengers to ride in a
towed vehicle for any reason.

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