BMW X7 2023 Owner's Manual page 389

Tow-starting and towing
General information
Depending on vehicle equipment, deactivate
the air suspension level adjustment.
Two-axle ride level control, refer to page 272.
Safety information
Warning
Individual functions may not work correctly
when towing with Front Collision Warning en-
abled or Cruise Control switched on. There is
a risk of accident. Switch off Front Collision
Warning and Cruise Control before towing.
Steptronic transmission:
Transporting the vehicle
General information
Do not transport the vehicle by towing it.
Safety information
NOTICE
The vehicle can be damaged when towing
the vehicle with a single lifted axle. There
is a risk of damage to property. The vehicle
should only be transported on a loading plat-
form.
Warning
The vehicle can become damaged when lift-
ing and securing it.
There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to
property.
Breakdown Assistance
Online Edition for Part no. 01405A7B198 - II/23
▷ Lift the vehicle using suitable means.
▷ Do not lift or secure the vehicle by its tow
fitting, body parts, or suspension parts.
Pushing the vehicle
To remove a broken-down vehicle from the
hazardous area, push it for a short distance at
a speed of no more than 6 mph/10 km/h.
Additional information:
Rolling or pushing the vehicle, refer to
page 133.
Tow truck
The vehicle should only be transported on a
loading platform.
Towing other vehicles
General information
Switch on the hazard warning system, de-
pending on local regulations.
If the electrical system has failed, clearly iden-
tify the vehicle being towed by placing a sign or
a warning triangle in the rear window.
Safety information
Warning
If the approved gross vehicle weight of the
towing vehicle is lighter than the vehicle to
be towed, the tow fitting can tear off or it will
not be possible to control handling. There is
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