Mini COOPER CLUBMAN Owner's Manual page 245

Tow truck
The vehicle should only be transported on a
loading platform.
NOTE
When lifting the vehicle by the tow fitting
or body and chassis parts; damage can occur
on vehicle parts. There is a risk of property
damage. Lift vehicle using suitable
Pushing the vehicle
To remove a disabled vehicle from the danger
area, it can be pushed for a short distance. The
vehicle can only be pushed in selector lever po‐
sition N.
In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll, pro‐
ceed as follows:
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Depress brake pedal.
3. Engage selector lever position N.
If there is a malfunction, you may not be able
to change the selector lever position.
Manually unlock the transmission lock, refer to
page 92, if needed.
Manual transmission
Observe before towing your vehicle
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Breakdown assistance
means.◀
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Towing
NOTE
If manual unlocking of the parking brake
is not possible, the vehicle cannot be moved or
towed. There is a risk of property damage. The
vehicle should only be transported on a loading
platform.◀
Information the following instructions:
▷ Make sure that the ignition is switched on;
otherwise, the low beams, tail lamps, turn
signals, and wipers may be unavailable.
▷ 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 assist. Consequently, more force
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 the vehicle's re‐
sponse.
▷ Do not exceed a towing speed of
30 mph/50 km/h.
▷ Do not exceed a towing distance of
30 miles/50 km.
Tow truck
With driven front axle
Have your vehicle transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
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