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Towing the vehicle
Towing a vehicle
1. Shift lever in neutral
2. Towing speed:
Max. 45 mph (70 km/h)
3. Towing distance:
Max. 95 miles (150 km/h)
4. Leave the ignition key in position 1 to
ensure that the brake lamps, turn
signals, horn and windshield wipers
remain operative, and to prevent the
steering lock detent from engaging
5. Switch on the hazard-warning
system (comply with official regula-
tions).
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 if the
electrical system has failed to prevent
the steering lock from engaging. The
steering and brakes are without power
assist when the engine is not running.
This means that increased effort is
required for steering and braking.<
Towing with a commercial tow
truck
> Do not tow with sling-type equipment
> Use a wheel-lift or flatbed equipment
> Please comply with applicable towing
laws.
Never allow passengers to ride in
a towed vehicle for any reason.<
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Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 156 225 - © 09/01 BMW AG
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