Being Towed - BMW X1 Owner's Handbook Manual

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Manual gearbox
Gearshift lever in idle position.

Being towed

ATTENTION
If a parking brake cannot be manually un‐
locked, the vehicle cannot be moved or towed.
Danger of damage to property. Only have the
vehicle transported on a load platform.◀
Observe the following information:
▷ Make sure that the ignition is switched on,
otherwise low-beam headlights, rear lights,
turn indicators and wipers would not be
available.
▷ Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
raised, otherwise the steering can turn.
▷ When the engine is not running, there is no
power assistance and the brake servo is
out of action. The steering and brakes will
require extra effort to operate.
▷ Greater steering wheel movements are
necessary.
▷ The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the towed vehicle, otherwise it may be
unable to keep the towed vehicle reliably
under control.
▷ Do not exceed a towing speed of on
50 km/h, 30 mph.
▷ Do not exceed a towing distance of 50 km,
30 miles.
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Towing truck
With driven front axle
Have the vehicle transported by a towing truck
with a hoisting frame, or hoisted onto a loading
platform.
ATTENTION
Raising the vehicle at the towing eye,
body or suspension components can cause
damage to vehicle parts. Danger of damage to
property. Raise vehicle with suitable fixtures.◀
With xDrive
Only have the vehicle transported on a load
platform.
ATTENTION
If the vehicle is towed with an individually
lifted axle, the vehicle can be damaged. Danger
of damage to property. Only have the vehicle
transported on a load platform.◀