BMW Saloon 3 Series Owner's Handbook Manual page 391

NOTE
If the tow bar or the towing rope is not attached
correctly, other vehicle parts can be damaged.
There is a risk of material damage. Attach the
tow bar or towing rope to the towing eye cor‐
rectly.
Tow bar
The towing eyes of both vehicles should be on
the same side.
If it is impossible to avoid attaching the tow bar at
an angle, note the following:
▷ Tow bar clearance may be limited when cor‐
nering.
▷ The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it is
attached at an angle.
Towing rope
Ensure that the towing rope is taut when the
towing vehicle drives off.
Use nylon ropes or straps that will allow the vehi‐
cle to be towed smoothly.
Towing eye
General
Always keep the screw-on towing eye in the ve‐
hicle.
The towing eye can be screwed into the front or
rear end of the vehicle.
The towing eye is located in the on-board tool
kit, see page 378.
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▷ Only use the towing eye supplied with the ve‐
hicle and make sure that it is screwed in fully
and is tight.
▷ Only use the towing eye for towing on paved
roads.
▷ Avoid transverse loads on the towing eye, for
example do not raise the vehicle by the tow‐
ing eye.
Safety note
NOTE
If the towing eye is not used as intended, the
vehicle or towing eye may be damaged. There
is a risk of material damage. Observe the notes
on using the towing eye.
Thread for towing eye
Press the marking on the edge of the cover to
push it out.
For covers which have an opening instead of a
marking, pull the cover out by the opening.
Tow-starting
Do not attempt to tow-start the vehicle.
If necessary, start the engine using starting as‐
sistance, see page 388.
Have the cause of the starting problems rectified
by a Service Partner of the manufacturer or an‐
other qualified Service Partner or a specialist
workshop.
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