BMW X1 Owner's Handbook Manual page 235

Thread for towing eye
Press the marking on the edge of the cover to
press it out.
Tow-starting
Steptronic transmission
Do not attempt to tow-start or push-start the
vehicle.
Due to the Steptronic transmission, it is not
possible to start the engine by towing.
Have the cause of the starting difficulties recti‐
fied.
Manual gearbox
If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but
start the engine using starting assistance, see
page 230. Only tow-start when the engine is
cold if your vehicle has a catalytic converter.
1. Switching on hazard warning lights, please
observe country-specific regulations.
2. Ignition, see page 71, on.
3. Insert 3rd gear.
4. Tow-start with the clutch depressed and
release the clutch slowly. Depress the
clutch again immediately after the engine
starts.
5. Stop in a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or towing rope and switch off the haz‐
ard warning lights.
6. Have the vehicle checked.
Help in the event of a breakdown
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