Being Towed - BMW 2008 M6 Owner's Manual

Only use the tow fitting that comes with
the vehicle and screw it in as far as possi-
ble. Use the tow fitting for towing only on roads.
Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g. do
not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting. Otherwise,
the tow fitting and vehicle can be
Access to screw thread
Front: press the arrow symbol on the cover in
the bumper.
Rear: press the arrow symbol on the cover while
prying out the cover upward by hand.

Being towed

Make sure that the ignition is switched on,
refer to page 59; otherwise, the low-beam
headlamps, tail lights, turn signals and wind-
shield wipers would not be available. Do not tow
the vehicle with the rear axle raised, as other-
wise the steering can turn to the left or right.
When the engine is stopped, there is no power
assist. This then requires increased effort for
braking and steering.<
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.
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Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Sequential Manual Transmission with
Drivelogic
damaged.<
otherwise the engine can be damaged during
towing.<
Towing methods
may 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 note the following:
> Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be strictly limited during cornering.
> When mounted at an angle, the tow bar will
exert lateral forces, tending to push the
vehicle sideways.
lead to
With tow rope
When starting off in the towing vehicle, make
sure that the tow rope is taut.
towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Attach tow ropes to the tow fittings only, as
attachment to other vehicle parts can lead to
damage.<
Make sure that selector lever position N is
engaged with the ignition switched on, as
Do not lift vehicle by tow fitting or body
and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
The towing vehicle may not be lighter
than the vehicle to be towed; otherwise, it
Attach the tow bar to the tow fittings only,
as attachment to other vehicle parts can
damage.<
To avoid jerking and the associated
stresses on vehicle components when
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