BMW Z4 sDrive35i Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 218)

Giving and receiving assistance

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Being towed

Make sure that the ignition is switched on,

refer to page 50, otherwise the low-beam

headlamps, tail lamps, turn signal indicators and

windshield wipers may be unavailable.

If the electrical system fails, do not tow-start or

tow the vehicle. The electrical steering wheel

lock cannot be released and the vehicle cannot

be steered. Jump-starting, refer to page 214.

Power steering assistance is not available when

the engine is not running. Thus, braking and

steering will require increased effort.<

Manual transmission

Gearshift lever in neutral position.

Automatic transmission

Selector lever in position N.

Changing selector lever positions, refer to

page 54.

Do not exceed a towing speed of 31 mph

or 50 km/h and a towing distance of

31 miles/50 km, otherwise the automatic trans-

mission may be damaged.<

7-gear sport automatic transmission

with dual clutch

Ensure that transmission lock P is not

engaged as the rear wheels will otherwise

be blocked.

When using the car wash function, refer to

page 205, note that the parking lock P is

engaged automatically after approx. 30 min-

utes, blocking the rear wheels.

If an electrical malfunction occurs or if towing

takes longer than approx. 20 minutes, manually

release the parking lock, refer to page 58.<

Do not exceed a towing speed of 31 mph

or 50 km/h and a towing distance of

31 miles/50 km, otherwise the 7-gear sport

automatic transmission may be damaged.<

Towing methods

Do not lift the vehicle by a tow fitting or

body and chassis parts, otherwise dam-

age may result.<

With a tow bar

The towing vehicle must not be lighter

than the towed vehicle, otherwise it may

be impossible to maintain control.<

The tow fittings used should be on the same

side on both vehicles. Should it prove impossi-

ble to avoid mounting the tow bar at an angle,

please observe the following:

> Clearance and maneuvering capability will

be sharply limited during cornering.

> The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it is

attached offset.

Attach the tow bar to the tow fittings only,

as attaching it to other parts of the vehicle

could result in damage.<

With a tow rope

When starting off in the towing vehicle, make

sure that the tow rope is taut.

To avoid jerking and the associated

stresses on vehicle components when

towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps.

Attach the tow rope to the tow fittings only, as

attaching it to other parts of the vehicle could

result in damage.<

With a tow truck

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