BMW 325xi Sedan 2006 User Manual
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Tow-starting
If the electrical system fails, do not
attempt to tow-start or tow away the car.
The electric steering wheel lock cannot be dis-
engaged and the car is not steerable. Jump
starting, refer to page
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Do not tow-start vehicles with an auto-
matic transmission. Only tow-start vehi-
cles with a catalytic converter with the engine
cold. It is better to jump start the engine, refer to
page
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1.
Switch on the hazard warning flashers,
comply with local regulations.
2.
Switch on the ignition, refer to page
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3.
Shift into 3rd gear. Vehicles with SMG, see
below.
4.
Have the vehicle tow-started with the clutch
completely depressed and slowly release
the clutch. After the engine starts, immedi-
ately depress the clutch completely again.
5.
Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope and switch off the hazard warn-
ing flashers.
6.
Have the vehicle checked.
Vehicles with sequential manual gearbox SMG:
1.
Have the vehicle tow-started with the selec-
tor lever in position N.
2.
Select sequential mode. The correct gear is
automatically engaged.
325xi, 330xi: do not activate Hill Descent
Control HDC when the vehicle is being
tow-started, page
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