Being Towed - BMW 2008 5 Series Owner's Manual

Sedan:
It is located in the toolkit in the luggage com-
partment lid, refer to page 237.
Sports Wagon:
It is located in the toolkit behind the left side
panel in the cargo bay, refer to page 237.
Use only the tow fitting provided with the
vehicle and screw it all the way in. Use the
tow fitting for towing only on roads. Avoid lateral
loading of the tow fitting, e.g. do not lift the vehi-
cle by the tow fitting. Otherwise damage to the
tow fitting and the vehicle can
Access to screw thread
Press the arrow symbol on the cover in the
bumper.
Front
Rear

Being towed

Make sure that the ignition is switched on,
refer to page 61, otherwise the low
beams, tail lamps, turn signals and windshield
wipers would not be available. Do not tow the
vehicle with the rear axle raised, as otherwise
the steering can turn to the left or right. When
the engine is stopped, there is no power assist.
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This then requires increased effort for braking
and steering. Active steering is deactivated and
larger steering wheel movements are
required.<
Switch on the hazard warning flashers depend-
ing on the local regulations. If the electrical sys-
tem fails, mark the vehicle to be towed, e.g. with
a sign or warning triangle in the rear window.
Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
occur.<
Automatic and sport automatic
transmission
function in the transmission. Otherwise there is
a risk that the transmission lock will automati-
cally be engaged during
Manually unlocking and locking transmission
lock, refer to page 65.
90 miles/150 km, otherwise the automatic
transmission may be
Towing methods
result.<
In some countries, towing with tow bars or
ropes in public traffic is not permitted. Familiar-
ize yourself with the regulations on towing in the
respective country.
With tow bar
will not be possible to reliably control vehicle
response.<
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles. Should it prove impossi-
ble to avoid mounting the tow bar at an offset
angle, please observe the following:
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Before towing, manually release the
transmission lock, even if there is no mal-
towing.<
Do not exceed a towing speed of 45 mph/
70 km/h and a towing distance of
damaged.<
Do not lift vehicle by tow fitting or body
and chassis parts, otherwise damage may
The towing vehicle may not be lighter
than the vehicle to be towed, otherwise it
Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be sharply limited during cornering.