BMW M5 Owner's Handbook Manual page 352

MOBILITY
Starting the engine
Do not use the spray products sold as starting
aids.
1. Start the engine of the donor vehicle and al‐
low it to run for a few minutes at a slightly in‐
creased idle speed.
2. Start the engine of the vehicle to be started
as normal.
If an initial attempt to start the engine fails,
wait several minutes until the discharged bat‐
tery has been recharged to a slightly greater
degree.
3. Allow both engines to run for a few minutes.
4. Disconnect the jump leads in the opposite or‐
der from that in which they were originally at‐
tached.
Check the battery if necessary and have it re‐
charged.
Tow-starting and towing
away
Safety note
WARNING
Due to system limitations, individual functions
may not work properly when tow starting/
towing with activated Intelligent Safety Sys‐
tems. There is a danger of accidents. Switch off
all Intelligent Safety Systems before tow-start‐
ing/towing.
Transporting the vehicle
General
Do not attempt to have the vehicle towed.
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Safety notes
NOTE
If the vehicle is towed with one axle raised, the
vehicle can be damaged. There is a danger of
damage to property. Only have the vehicle
transported on a truck bed.
NOTE
The vehicle can become damaged when rais‐
ing and securing it.
There is a danger of damage to property.
▷ Raise the vehicle with suitable equipment.
▷ Do not raise or secure the vehicle by its
towing eye, body parts or suspension
parts.
Pushing the vehicle
To remove a broken-down vehicle from a dan‐
gerous area, it can be pushed for a short dis‐
tance.
Roll or push, see page 137, the vehicle.
Towing truck
Only have the vehicle transported on a truck bed.
Towing other vehicles
General
Switch on the hazard warning lights, depending
on local regulations.