Being Towed - Mini COUPE Owner's Manual

Access to screw thread
Push out the cover of the towing eye out of the
recess in the bumper.
Front
Rear
John Cooper Works with aerodynamic bumper:
Pull out the bottom of the cover panel of the
towing eye in the bumper, arrow.

Being towed

Make sure that the ignition is switched on,
refer to page 58; otherwise, the low
beams, tail lamps, turn signals, and windshield
wipers may be unavailable. Do not tow the
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Giving and receiving assistance
vehicle with just the rear axle raised, as this
would allow the steering to
There is no power assist while the engine is off.
Thus, braking and steering will require increased
effort.
Switch on the hazard warning flashers,
depending on local regulations.
Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Automatic transmission
wheels lifted; otherwise, the transmission can be
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Towing with a tow bar
be impossible to maintain
The tow fittings used should be on the same side
on both vehicles. Should it prove impossible to
avoid mounting the tow bar at an angle, please
observe the following:
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Towing with a tow rope
When starting off in the towing vehicle, make
sure that the tow rope is taut.
towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Attach the tow rope to the tow fittings only, as
attaching it to other parts of the vehicle could
result in
Tow vehicles with automatic transmission
only with a tow truck or with the front
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the towed vehicle; otherwise, it may
Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be sharply limited during cornering.
The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it is
attached offset.
Only attach the tow bar to the tow fittings,
as attachment to other vehicle parts can
damage.<
To avoid jerking and the associated
stresses on vehicle components when
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