BMW i3 owners manual page 214

text version of content this owner's manual page from owners manual to the vehicle BMW i3, year of production 2013:

Seite 198 Mobility Breakdown assistance 3. Engage selector lever position N. Transporting your vehicle If there are electrical malfunctions, it may hap‐ Note pen that you can't change the selector lever Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.position. Therefore, contact a service center in the event of a breakdown. Towing other vehicles Do not have the vehicle towed Hints Have your vehicle transported on a load‐ Light towing vehicle ing platform only; otherwise, damage may oc‐ cur.◀ The towing vehicle must not be lighter than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will not be possible to control the vehicle's re‐ Tow truck 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.◀ ▷ 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 The vehicle should only be transported on a a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐ loading platform. dow. Do not lift the vehicle Tow bar Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or The tow fittings used should be on the same body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage side on both vehicles. may result.◀ Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting Use tow fitting located in the front only for po‐ the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe sitioning the vehicle. the following: ▷ Maneuvering capability is limited going Pushing vehicle around corners. To remove a disabled vehicle from the danger ▷ The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it area, push it for a short distance at a speed of is secured with an offset. no more than 6 mph/10 km/h. The vehicle can only be pushed in selector Tow rope lever position N. When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll, pro‐ that the tow rope is taut. ceed as follows: To avoid jerking and the associated stresses 1. Switch on drive readiness, refer to on the vehicle components when towing, al‐ page 64. ways use nylon ropes or nylon straps. 2. Depress brake pedal. 198 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 865 - II/15

owners manual BMW i3

owners manual BMW i3 - year of production: 2013 - BMW i3 owners manual EN