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TOWING AND TOW-STARTING

Using the towing eyelet

The screw-in towing eyelet is stored in the

onboard tool kit, refer to page 120; be sure

that it remains with the vehicle at all times.

It can be attached at the front or rear of

your vehicle.

To prevent damage to the towing

eyelet and the vehicle, please observe

the following instructions:

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

The illustration shows by way of example

the MINI COOPER and the MINI COOPER

Convertible.

Pry out the cover in the front or rear

bumper by inserting a screwdriver into the

recess.

Being towed

Make sure that the ignition key is in

position 1; otherwise the steering

lock could engage and prevent the vehicle

from being 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 win

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dow.

MINI or MINI Convertible with manual

transmission:

Put the manual gearshift lever in Neutral.

MINI or MINI Convertible with Continu-

ously Variable automatic Transmission

(CVT):

Only tow vehicles with Continuously

Variable automatic Transmission

(CVT) with a tow truck, otherwise the trans-

mission can be damaged, refer to

page

137.<

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.

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