Tow Truck - BMW 2011 7 Series Owner's Manual

Tow truck

Have your vehicle transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Do not lift the vehicle.
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage may
result.◀
Secure the vehicle against rolling off.
Apply the parking brake after towing and
secure the vehicle against rolling off if neces‐
sary.
Have the operability of transmission position P
checked by the service center.◀
Tow-starting
Note
Due to the automatic transmission, the engine
cannot be started by tow-starting.
Have the cause of the starting difficulties rem‐
edied.
Safety of the hybrid system
Hybrid system work
Your vehicle's hybrid system is a self-contained
system. Safety is ensured as long as no work is
performed on the technical components.
Thus, have work on the vehicle, for i nstance ret‐
rofitting accessories, performed by the service
center or a workshop that works according to
BMW specifications with appropriately trained
personnel.
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Maintenance and repairs
Have maintenance and repair work per‐
formed only by a service center or a workshop
that works according to BMW specifications
with appropriately trained personnel. Other‐
wise, there is the risk of fatal injury from electric
shock due to the hybrid system's high volt‐
age.◀
Hybrid system: contact with water
The hybrid system is typically safe even in the
following example situations:
▷ Water in the footwell, for i nstance after a
rainstorm when the glass sunroof is open.
▷ Vehicle is in the water, for i nstance flooding.
▷ Liquid escapes in the trunk.
In these cases there is no risk of injury from elec‐
tric shock. Other damages on the vehicle are
possible.
Hybrid system: automatic deactivation
If an accident occurs, the hybrid system is
switched off automatically in order not to en‐
danger occupants and other road users.
After an accident
After an accident, do not touch any high-
voltage components such as orange colored
high-voltage cables or parts that are in contact
with exposed high-voltatge cables. Otherwise,
there is the risk of fatal injury from electric shock
due to the hybrid system's high voltage.◀
Also observe the notes on
accident, refer to page
What to do after an accident
If you are involved in an accident with your ve‐
hicle, the following additional safety precautions
must be observed with regard to the hybrid sys‐
tem.
▷ Secure the crash site.
▷ Immediately notify rescue forces, police, or
firefighters of the fact that your vehicle is
equipped with a hybrid system.
What to do after an
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