Get Owner service procedures -> Towing the vehicle Guide for BMW M3 4 Door Third Generation (2000-2006)

ng the vehicle

ways observe all applicable

wing laws and regulations.<

Towing with a commercial tow

truck

>Use wheel lift or flat bed carrier

>Do not tow with sling-type equip-

ment.

Never allow passengers to ride in

a towed vehicle for any reason.

Never attach tie-down hooks, chains,

straps, or tow hooks to tie rods, control

arms, or any other part of the vehicle

suspension, as severe damage to these

components will occur, possibly lead-

ing to accidents.<

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ss to tow sockets

Rear:

Press out the cover panel with a screw-

driver at the top of the recess.

out the cover panel with a screw-

at the top of the recess.

Use only the towing eyelet sup-

plied with the vehicle and screw it

in firmly until it stops. Use the towing

eyelet for towing on paved roads only. If

you do not follow these instructions, the

towing eyelet could be torn out and

vehicle damage could occur.

Do not tow the vehicle by any compo-

nents of the running gear, or lash them

down in any way. If you do, the compo-

nents could be damaged, possibly

leading to accidents.<

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Owner service procedures -> Towing the vehicle for Your BMW M3 4 Door Third Generation (2000-2006)