BMW 7 E65 owners manual page 206

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this could lead to damage that might ulti- sign or warning triangle placed in the rear mately result in an accident.< window. To avoid jerking and the associated The steering and brakes are without stresses on vehicle components when power assistance when the engine is towing, always use either a tow bar or a off. This means that higher levels of effort nylon rope. will be required to operate the steering and Keep the vehicles in line, taking care brakes.< to avoid towing at an offset angle, and Tow-starting make certain that the tow rope connecting the two vehicles is tight before starting It is not possible to start the engine by tow- off.< starting the vehicle. Jump-starting, refer to page 203. Tow bars Have the source of the starting difficulties The tow fittings used should be on the diagnosed and repaired at your BMW same side on both vehicles. center. Should it prove impossible to avoid moun- ting the tow bar at an offset angle, please Towing with a commercial tow truck observe the following: > Clearance and maneuvering capability will be strictly limited in corners > When mounted at an angle, the tow bar will exert lateral forces, tending to push the vehicle sideways. Never use a vehicle to tow another vehicle that is heavier than itself, as this could lead to a loss of control.< Giving and receiving assistance Towing > Do not tow with sling-type equipment Do not tow the vehicle by the rear > Use a wheel lift or flatbed carrier axle; because the steering detent is > Please comply with applicable towing not operational, the wheels could turn to an laws. extreme angle during towing.< Never allow passengers to ride in a 1. Turn on the ignition to allow operation towed vehicle for any reason.< of the brake lamps, turn signal indica- tors, horn, parking brake and winds- hield wipers 2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers where allowed by law 3. Release the transmission lockout man- ually, refer to page 70 4. Towing speed: maximum of 45 mph (70 km/h) 5. Towing distance: maximum of 90 miles (150 km). If the electrical system in the towed vehicle has failed, use an alternate means to iden- tify the vehicle as being towed such as a 204 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 197 - © 11/02 BMW AG

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