BMW SERIE 5 SPORT WAGON 2004 Owner's Manual page 195

5. Attach the second end of the cable to
the negative terminal of the battery or to
the engine or body ground of the vehi-
cle to be started.
Starting the engine
1. Start the engine on the support vehicle
and allow it to run for several minutes at
a fast idle
2. Start the engine on the other vehicle in
the usual way.
If the first start attempt is not success-
ful, wait a few minutes before another
attempt in order to allow the discharged
battery to recharge
3. Let the engines run for a few minutes
4. Disconnect the jumper cables by
reversing the connection sequence.
If required, have the battery inspected and
recharged at your BMW center.
Never use spray fluids to start the
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Towing
Towing with a commercial tow truck
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Towing with raised front axle
Vehicles with automatic
transmission:
1.
2.
Vehicles with Sequential manual
transmission SMG
With the ignition switched on, engage the
selector lever position N, then switch off
the ignition again.
Tow fitting
The threaded tow fitting is stored in the tool
kit mounted on the inside of the luggage
compartment lid, refer to page 184, and
should always remain in the vehicle. It can
be screwed to the front or rear of the vehi-
cle.
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Always observe all applicable towing
laws and regulations.<
Use a wheel lift or flatbed carrier
Do not tow with sling-type equipment.
Never allow passengers to ride on a
towed vehicle for any
Towing speed:
Maximum 45 mph/70 km/h
Towing distance:
Maximum of 90 miles/150 km.
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