BMW X3 F25 owners manual page 233

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Seite 229 Breakdown assistance Mobility Towing other vehicles Tow-starting and towing Hints Note Light towing vehicle Tow-starting and towing The towing vehicle must not be lighter For tow-starting or towing, switch off the than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐ not be possible to control the vehicle's re‐ tions of the individual braking systems might sponse.◀ lead to accidents.◀ Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly Steptronic transmission: transporting Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow your vehicle fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may cause damage.◀ Note ▷ Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐ Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed. pending on local regulations. Therefore, contact a service center in the event of a breakdown. ▷ If the electrical system has failed, clearly identify the vehicle being towed by placing Do not have the vehicle towed a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐ Have your vehicle transported on a load‐ dow. ing platform only; otherwise, damage may oc‐ cur.◀ Tow bar The tow fittings used should be on the same Tow truck side on both vehicles. Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe the following: ▷ Maneuvering capability is limited going around corners. ▷ The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it is secured with an offset. Tow rope The vehicle should only be transported on a When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure loading platform. that the tow rope is taut. Do not lift the vehicle To avoid jerking and the associated stresses on the vehicle components when towing, al‐ Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or ways use nylon ropes or nylon straps. body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage may result.◀ Tow fitting Use tow fitting located in the front only for po‐ The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐ sitioning the vehicle. ried in the vehicle. The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front or rear of the BMW. 229 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 386 - II/15

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