BMW 2 GRAN COUPE 2021 Series Owner's Manual page 319

Connecting the cables
Before you begin, switch off all unnecessary
electronic systems/components, such as the
radio, on the assisting and receiving vehicles.
1. Open the cover of the starting aid terminal.
2. Attach one terminal clamp of the positive
jumper cable to the positive battery terminal,
or to the corresponding starting aid terminal
of the vehicle providing assistance.
3. Attach the terminal clamp on the other end of
the cable to the positive battery terminal, or
to the corresponding starting aid terminal of
the vehicle to be started.
4. Attach one terminal clamp of the negative
jumper cable to the negative battery terminal,
or to the corresponding engine or body
ground of assisting vehicle.
5. Attach the second terminal clamp to the neg‐
ative battery terminal, or to the corresponding
engine or body ground of the vehicle to be
started.
Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1. Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and
let it run for several minutes at an increased
idle speed.
2. Start the engine of the vehicle that is to be
started in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not successful,
wait a few minutes before making another at‐
tempt in order to allow the discharged battery
to recharge.
3. Let both engines run for several minutes.
4. Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse
order.
Check the battery and recharge, if needed.
Breakdown Assistance
Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37F24 - VI/21
Tow-starting and towing
Safety information
Warning
Due to system limits, individual functions can
malfunction during tow-starting/towing with the
Intelligent Safety systems activated. There is a
risk of accident. Switch all Intelligent Safety
systems off prior to tow-starting/towing.
Steptronic transmission without
xDrive: transporting the vehicle
General information
The vehicle must not be towed if the front
wheels are touching the ground.
Safety information
NOTICE
The vehicle can be damaged when towing the
vehicle with a lifted rear axle. There is a risk of
damage to property, among other potential
damage. Have vehicle transported only with
lifted front axle or on a loading platform.
Pushing the vehicle
To remove a broken-down vehicle from the haz‐
ardous area, it can be pushed for a short dis‐
tance.
For rolling or pushing the vehicle, refer to
page 137.
MOBILITY
319