BMW X1 Owner's Manual page 300

DRIVING TIPS
Loops for trailer safety chain
General information
Two eyes can be found on the mount for
the trailer hitch for attaching the trailer safety
chain.
Safety information
Warning
If the trailer safety line or the trailer safety
chain is not fastened correctly, the trailer
may unintentionally come loose. There is a
risk of accident. Before driving with a trailer,
correctly couple the trailer safety line or the
trailer safety chain to the eye of the trailer
hitch.
Warning
If the trailer safety line or the trailer safety
chain is not fastened correctly, the safety line
or safety chain may get caught and cause
damage to the vehicle or trailer. There is a
risk of accident. Before driving with a trailer,
correctly couple the trailer safety line or the
trailer safety chain to the eye of the trailer
hitch. Ensure that the safety line or safety
chain can move freely and is not dragging on
the ground.
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Trailer and rear carrier
Online Edition for Part no. 01405A8A536 - VI/23
Driving with trailers or rear
carriers
Principle
To drive with a trailer or rear carrier, your
vehicle must meet certain requirements, e.g.,
trailer towing is activated. In certain driving sit-
uations, you must follow given instructions for
correct handling of your trailer or rear carrier,
e.g., when driving uphill or downhill.
When driving with a trailer or rear carrier, some
driver assistance systems may be restricted or
not available. A Check Control message is dis-
played where applicable. The driving stability
control systems, e.g., Antilock Braking System,
are still available.
Additional information:
▷ Driver assistance systems, refer to
page 207.
▷ Driving stability control systems, refer to
page 202.
Safety information
Warning
Depending on the design and loading of
trailers, they may begin swinging at speeds
exceeding approx. 50 mph/80 km/h. There
may be a risk of accidents or risk of damage
to property.
Adapt your speed when driving with a trailer.
Immediately brake in the case of swinging.
Apply necessary steering corrections as care-
fully as possible.
Warning
The tire inflation pressure must be adjusted
to the increased axle weight in trailer towing.
Driving with too low tire inflation pressure can
damage the tires. There may be a risk of
accidents or risk of damage to property. Do