BMW 4 CONVERTIBLE 2022 Series Owner's Manual page 364

MOBILITY
4. Attach one terminal clamp of the negative
jumper cable to the negative battery terminal,
or to the corresponding engine or body
ground of assisting vehicle.
5. Attach the second terminal clamp to the neg‐
ative battery terminal, or to the corresponding
engine or body ground of the vehicle to be
started.
Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1. Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and
let it run for several minutes at an increased
idle speed.
2. Start the engine of the vehicle that is to be
started in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not successful,
wait a few minutes before making another at‐
tempt in order to allow the discharged battery
to recharge.
3. Let both engines run for several minutes.
4. Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse
order.
Check the battery and recharge, if needed.
Tow-starting and towing
Safety information
Warning
Due to system limits, individual functions can
malfunction during tow-starting/towing with the
Intelligent Safety systems activated. There is a
risk of accident. Switch all Intelligent Safety
systems off prior to tow-starting/towing.
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Steptronic transmission:
transporting the vehicle
General information
The vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Safety information
NOTICE
The vehicle can be damaged when towing the
vehicle with a single lifted axle. There is a risk of
damage to property, among other potential
damage. The vehicle should only be trans‐
ported on a loading platform.
NOTICE
The vehicle can become damaged when lifting
and securing it.
There is a risk of damage to property, among
other potential damage.
▷ Lift the vehicle using suitable means.
▷ Do not lift or secure the vehicle by its tow
fitting, body parts, or suspension parts.
Pushing the vehicle
To remove a broken-down vehicle from the haz‐
ardous area, it can be pushed for a short dis‐
tance.
Additional information:
Rolling or pushing the vehicle, refer to page 144.