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Jump-starting

145n

Do not use spray starter fluids to start

the engine.

If the battery is discharged, the engine

can be started with the use of two

jumper cables and the battery of

another vehicle. You can also use the

same method to help start another

vehicle. Use only jumper cables with

fully insulated grips on the terminal

clamps.

Do not touch high-voltage wiring

and cables on a running engine.

5. Use one jumper cable (+) to connect 6. Next, connect one end of the other

There is a risk of fatal injury if you do

this. Carefully comply with the following

instructions to avoid personal injury or

damage to one or both vehicles.<

the positive terminal of the battery in

the support vehicle with the auxiliary

positive terminal provided in the

jumper cable (–) to either the support

vehicle's negative battery terminal or

a suitable ground on its engine or

bodywork. Connect the other end to

the negative battery terminal or a

suitable ground on the vehicle being

started. There is a special nut

provided for this on the BMW (see

illustration)

engine compartment of your BMW

specifically for jump-starting. The

cover of the auxiliary terminal for use

in jump-starting your BMW is identi-

fied by a "+" symbol, refer to illustra-

tion. Lift off by pulling the tab (arrow)

1. Ensure that the battery in the support

vehicle is also rated at 12 volts. This

information is provided on the top of

the battery casing

2 Do not disconnect your battery from

your vehicle's electrical system.

Switch off all electrical accessories in

both vehicles

Follow the same sequence for

connecting the jumper cables,

otherwise, you run the risk of injury

caused by spark generation at the

battery.<

3 Make absolutely certain that there is

no contact between the bodywork of

the two vehicles – short circuit hazard

4 Start the engine on the support

vehicle and allow it to run

¹⁴⁶ⁿJump-starting

Towing the vehicle

7. Start the support vehicle's engine

and let it run at an increased idling

speed for a few minites. Start the

engine on the vehicle needing the

jump-start, and allow it to run as

usual. If the first start attempt is not

successful, wait a few minutes

before another attempt in order to

allow the discharged battery to

recharge

8. Before disconnecting the jumper

cables let the engines run for a few

minutes

Tow fitting

Rear

9. Then disconnect the jumper cables

in reverse sequence.

Use a screwdriver to press sideways

on the opening to remove the cover

(arrow).

The screw-in tow fitting is stored in the

onboard tool kit; be sure that it remains

in the vehicle at all times. This fitting is

designed for installation in the tow

sockets located at the front and rear of

the vehicle. It is intended for towing on

paved road surfaces only.

Depending on the cause of the fault,

have the battery recharged by your

BMW center.

Screw the tow fitting in until it

bottoms firmly. If this is not done,

the threads could be damaged.

Do not tow the vehicle by any compo-

nents of the running gear, or lash them

down in any way. If you do so, the

components could be damaged,

leading to possible accidents.<

It should not be used to pull a vehicle

out of deep snow, mud, sand, etc.

Always observe all applicable towing

laws and regulations.

Access to tow sockets

Use only a nylon towing strap to tow

the vehicle. The inherent resilience of

this material helps protect both vehicles

from sudden jerking movements.

Front:

The uppermost grille stub is clipped on

the grille – which is located below the

main grille on the lower right – and this

grille can be pulled off, if you pull

forward on it.

Towing the vehicle

147n

Avoid "off-center" towing. Be sure

that the tow rope is pulled tightly

when the towing vehicle begins to

move.<

Towing a vehicle

1. Put the shift lever in neutral

2. Towing speed:

Max. 45 mph (70 km/h)

3. Towing distance:

Max. 95 miles (150 km)

The towed vehicle should always

be the lighter of the two vehicles.

If this is not the case, it is no longer

possible to control vehicle response.<

4. Leave the ignition key in position 1 to

ensure that the brake lamps, turn

signals, horn and windshield wipers

remain operative, and to prevent the

steering lock detent from engaging

5. Switch on the hazard warning system

(comply with country-specific regula-

tions).

Tow-starting

For instructions on jump-starting, refer

to page 145.

Towing with a commercial tow

truck

Never attempt to use your vehicle to

> Do not tow with sling-type equipment

> Use a wheel lift or flatbed equipment

> Please comply with applicable towing

laws.

push another vehicle, since damage to Find some means of identifying the

the energy-absorbing bumpers could

result.

vehicle in tow, e.g. place a sign or

warning triangle in the rear window.

Make sure that the ignition key

remains in position 1 even when

the electrical system has failed to

prevent the steering lock from

engaging. The steering and brakes are

without power assist when the engine is

not running. This means that increased

effort is required for steering and

braking.<

Never allow passengers to ride in

a towed vehicle for any reason.<

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