Being Towed - Mini Owner's Manual

Mobility
Using a tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting must always be carried
in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the front
or rear of the MINI.
It is stored in the onboard vehicle tool kit under
the cover on right in the cargo area, refer to
page 230.
Tow fitting, information on use
▷ Use only the tow fitting provided with
the vehicle and screw it all the way in.
▷ Use the tow fitting for towing on paved
roads only.
▷ Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
Otherwise, damage to the tow fitting and the
vehicle can occur.◀
Access to the screw thread
Push out the tow fitting cover at the appropri‐
ate recess in the bumper.
Front
MINI: rear
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Breakdown assistance
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 452 - VI/13
John Cooper Works with aerodynamic bumper:
Pull out the tow fitting cover in the bumper in
the lower section, arrow.
MINI Clubman: rear

Being towed

Follow the towing instructions
Follow all towing instructions, or vehicle
damage or accidents may
▷ Make sure that the ignition is switched on;
otherwise, the low beams, tail lamps, turn
signals, and windshield wipers may be un‐
available.
▷ Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
tilted, as the front wheels could turn.
▷ When the engine is stopped, there is no
power assist. Consequently, more force
needs to be applied when braking and
steering.
▷ Larger steering wheel movements are re‐
quired.
▷ Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.
occur.◀