BMW X5 2002 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 166)

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Towing the vehicle

Tow fitting

The screw-in tow fitting is stored

beneath the cargo area floor. Carry it

with you at all times. This fitting is

designed for installation in the tow

sockets located at the front and rear of

the vehicle, and is intended for towing

on paved road surfaces only.

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

Front:

Use a screwdriver on the left or right

side (arrows) to press the cover out.

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Rear: Pull the cover off.

Screw the tow fittings in until they

are tight. If you do not, 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.<

Use only a nylon towing strap to tow

the vehicle, since the inherent resil-

ience of this material helps protect both

vehicles from sudden jerking move-

ments.

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Avoid "off-center" towing. Be sure

that the tow rope is pulled tightly

when the towing vehicle begins to

move.<

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.<

Tow-starting

It is not possible to start the engine of a

vehicle equipped with an automatic

transmission by towing or pushing.

For instructions on jump starting refer

to page 164.

Never attempt to use your vehicle to

push another vehicle. If you do so,

damage to the energy-absorbing

bumpers could result.

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