Tow-starting and towing – BMW 328d xDrive Sports Wagon 2014 User Manual

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If the first starting attempt is not success‐
ful, wait a few minutes before making an‐
other attempt in order to allow the dis‐
charged battery to recharge.

3.

Let both engines run for several minutes.

4.

Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐
verse order.

Check the battery and recharge if necessary.

Tow-starting and towing

Note

Tow-starting and towing
When tow-starting and towing the vehi‐

cle, switch off the Intelligent Safety systems;
otherwise, improper behavior of the braking
function of individual systems could result in
an accident.◀

Switching off Intelligent Safety systems, refer
to page

103

.

Manual transmission

Gearshift lever in neutral position.

Towing

Follow the towing instructions
Follow all towing instructions; otherwise,

vehicle damage or accidents may occur.◀

Make sure that the ignition is switched on;
otherwise, the low beams, tail lamps, turn
signals, and windshield wipers may be un‐
available.

Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
tilted, as the front wheels could turn.

When the engine is stopped, there is no
power assist. Consequently, more force
needs to be applied when braking and
steering.

Larger steering wheel movements are re‐
quired.

The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise,
it will not be possible to control the vehicle
response.

Tow truck

Your vehicle should be transported with a tow
truck with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.

Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or

body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀

Automatic transmission: transporting

your vehicle

Note

Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Therefore, contact a service center in the
event of a breakdown.

Do not have the vehicle towed
Have your vehicle transported on a load‐

ing platform only; otherwise, damage may oc‐
cur.◀

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