BMW Z4 ROADSTER Owner's Manual page 318

MOBILITY
If the first attempt to start the engine is not
successful, wait a few minutes before mak-
ing another attempt 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
When towing with Intelligent Safety systems
enabled or Cruise Control switched on, in-
dividual functions may not work correctly.
There is a risk of accident. Switch off all In-
telligent Safety systems and Cruise Control
before towing.
Manual transmission
Safety information
Warning
The vehicle can become damaged when lift-
ing and securing it.
There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to
property.
▷ Lift the vehicle using suitable means.
▷ Do not lift or secure the vehicle by its tow
fitting, body parts, or suspension parts.
Towing or pushing the vehicle
A broken-down vehicle can be towed or
pushed.
Follow the following instructions:
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▷ Make sure that the standby state is
switched on; otherwise, the low beams, tail
lights, turn signals, and wipers may be un-
available.
▷ Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
tilted, as the front wheels could turn.
▷ When the engine is stopped, there is no
power assistance. Consequently, more ef-
fort needs to be applied when braking and
steering.
▷ Larger steering wheel movements are re-
quired.
▷ The towing vehicle must not be lighter than
the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will
not be possible to control handling.
▷ Do not exceed a towing speed of
30 mph/50 km/h.
▷ Do not exceed a towing distance of
30 miles/50 km.
Additional information:
Rolling or pushing the vehicle, refer to
page 133.
Tow truck
The vehicle should be transported with a tow
truck with a so-called spectacle lift or on a
loading platform.
Steptronic transmission:
transporting the vehicle
General information
Do not transport the vehicle by towing it.
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