BMW 535i Owner's Manual page 247

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Push out the cover by pressing on the arrow
symbol.
Towing
General information
Light towing vehicle
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will
not be possible to control the vehicle re‐
sponse.◀
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
cause damage.◀
Do not tow when the electronics system
has failed.
Do not tow the vehicle when the electronics sys‐
tem has failed; otherwise, the electric steering
lock cannot be unlocked and the vehicle cannot
be steered.◀
Observe before towing
The parking brake is blocked
The parking brake cannot be released
manually.
When the parking brake is blocked, do not tow
with the front axle lifted or the vehicle can be
damaged.
Contact your service center.◀
Automatic transmission/Sports automatic
transmission*:
Manually release the transmission lock
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Manually release the transmission lock, even if
there is no malfunction involving the transmis‐
sion. Otherwise, there is the danger that the
transmission lock will be engaged automatically
during towing.◀
Manual transmission:
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Towing*
Observe the notes on towing
Observe all notes on towing or vehicle
damage or accidents can occur.◀
▷ 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
raised, 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 steer‐
ing.
▷ Larger steering wheel movements are re‐
quired.
▷ Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.
▷ If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
dow.
Adhere to the towing speed and distance
Do not exceed a towing speed of 30 mph/
50 km/h and a towing distance of 30 miles/50 km
or damage to the transmission can occur.◀
Towing methods
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage may
result.◀
Tow bar
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
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