Towing - BMW 5251 Service Manual

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General
more information on the Check Engine Light and the on-
board diagnostic system.
Towing
The cars covered by this manual should be towed with a tow
truck using wheel lift or flat bed equipment. Do not tow the car
on all four wheels except forvery short distances to move it to
a safe place.
CA U JION-
Do not tow with sling-type equipment The front spoilers and
b ~ m ~ e r covers may sustain damage.
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To access threaded towing eye socltet, pry open trim on front
or rear bumper.
NOJE-
A towing eye is provided in the luggage compartment tool lcit.
The towing eye can be screwed into the front or rear bumper.
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Install towing eye into threaded hole.
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Standard transmission: Do not tow with rear wheels on
ground unless absolutely necessary.
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Automatic transmission: Have rear wheels placed on dollies,
or use flat bed truck. Use towing eye for winching vehicle on
flat bed.
CAUTION-
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) does not circulate when
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the car is towed. Severe transmission damage may result.
NOTE-
Be sure transrnission fluid has been topped off before
starting tow.
Always tow car with transrnission lever in N (neutral).
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ATF draining and filling is covered in 240 Automatic
Transmission. Be sure to read the filling and draining pro.
cedure, as special service equipment is required to checlc
the fluid level.