Tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting should always be carried in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the front or rear of the BMW.
It is stored with the tool kit under the cargo floor cover in the cargo area
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.◀
See also:
Calibrating the digital compass
The digital compass must be calibrated in the
following situations:
▷ An incorrect compass direction is shown.
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change even if the direction of tra ...
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Breaking-in period
General information
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each other.
The following instructions will help achieve a
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