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Towing and tow-starting the vehicle

Always observe all applicable

towing laws and regulations.<

Using the towing eyelet

The screw-in towing eyelet is stored in

the luggage compartment under the

floor panel and must remain with the

vehicle at all times. It can be attached

at the front or rear of your BMW.

Observe the following instruc-

tions in order to avoid damaging

the towing eyelet or the vehicle: use

only the towing eyelet supplied with the

vehicle, and screw it in firmly until it

stops. Use the towing eyelet for towing

on paved roads only. Avoid subjecting

the towing eyelet to lateral loads, e.g.

do not lift the vehicle using the towing

eyelet.<

Access to the threaded socket

Press out the cover in the front or rear

bumper with a screwdriver at the top of

the recess.

Being towed

Make sure that the ignition key is

in position 1, because the steering

lock could otherwise engage and the

vehicle could no longer be steered.

There is no power assist while the

engine is off. Therefore, you will need to

exert more force to brake and steer the

vehicle.<

Turn on the hazard warning flashers, if

required by national regulations. If the

electrical system has failed, clearly

identify the vehicle being towed, e.g. by

placing a sign or a warning triangle in

the rear window.

Vehicles with manual transmission:

gearshift lever in idling position.

Vehicles with sequential M gearbox

with Drivelogic: selector lever in posi-

tion N.

Towing methods

In some countries, it is not permitted to

tow the vehicle with a tow bar or tow

rope on public roads.

Familiarize yourself with the applicable

towing regulations for the country in

which you are driving.

With a tow bar

The towing vehicle must not be

lighter than the vehicle being

towed; otherwise, vehicle handling can

no longer be controlled.<

The towing eyelets of both vehicles

should be on the same side.

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