BMW E87 2009 Owner's Handbook Manual page 209

ing is not active and more extensive steering
wheel movements will be
Manual gearbox
Gearshift lever in idle position.
Automatic transmission
Selector lever in position N.
To change selector lever position, see page 52.
Do not exceed a towing speed of 70 km/h
or 40 mph and a towing distance of
150 km or 90 miles, otherwise the automatic
transmission could be damaged.<
Towing methods
Do not raise the car at the towing eye or
by body or suspension components, oth-
erwise it could be damaged.<
With towbar
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the towed vehicle, otherwise it may
be impossible to maintain
The towing eyes of both vehicles should be on
the same side. If it is impossible to avoid attach-
ing the towbar at an angle, note the following:
> Towbar clearance may be restricted when
cornering.
> The towbar will generate lateral forces if it is
attached offset.
Only attach the towbar to the towing
eyes. Attaching the towbar to other parts
of the vehicle can result in
With towrope
Ensure that the towrope is taut when the towing
vehicle moves off.
For towing, use nylon ropes or tapes, as
these will help avoid sudden tensile loads.
Only attach the towrope to the towing eyes.
Attaching the towrope to other parts of the
vehicle can result in damage.<
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control.<
damage.<
With breakdown truck
Have the BMW transported by a breakdown
truck with a hoisting frame, or hoisted onto a
loading platform.
Tow-starting
If the electrical system fails, do not
attempt to tow-start or tow away the car.
The electric steering-wheel lock cannot be dis-
engaged and the car is not steerable. Jump-
starting, see page 205.<
If possible, you should use jump leads instead
of tow-starting to start the engine, see
page 205. On cars with catalytic converters,
tow-starting should only be used if the engine is
cold; on cars with automatic gearbox, it is not
possible to tow-start the engine.
1. Switch on the hazard warning flashers,
comply with local regulations.
2. Switch on the ignition, see page 48.
3. Engage 3rd gear.
4. Keep the clutch depressed while tow-start-
ing the vehicle, then gradually release the
clutch. Press the clutch down fully again as
soon as the engine has started.
5. Halt in a suitable place, remove the towbar
or towrope and switch off the hazard warn-
ing flashers.
6. Have the vehicle checked.
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