BMW 228i Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 213)

The tow fitting is located in the onboard vehi‐

cle tool kit under the cargo floor panel.

Tow fitting, information on use

▷ Use only the tow fitting provided with

the vehicle and screw it all the way in.

▷ Use the tow fitting for towing on paved

roads only.

▷ Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,

do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.

Otherwise, damage to the tow fitting and the

vehicle can occur.◀

Screw thread for tow fitting

Press on the mark on the edge of the cover to

push it out.

Tow-starting

Steptronic transmission

Do not tow-start the vehicle.

Tow-starting the engine is not possible due to

the Steptronic transmission.

Have the cause of the starting problems fixed.

Manual transmission

If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but

start the engine by jump-starting, refer to

page 205. If the vehicle is equipped with a cat‐

alytic converter, only tow-start while the en‐

gine is cold.

1. Switch on the hazard warning system and

comply with local regulations.

2. Ignition, refer to page 67, on.

3. Engage third gear.

4. Have the vehicle tow-started with the

clutch pedal pressed and slowly release

the pedal. After the engine starts, immedi‐

ately press on the clutch pedal again.

5. Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow

bar or rope, and switch off the hazard

warning system.

6. Have the vehicle checked.

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