Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Towing
Follow the towing instructions
Follow all towing instructions; otherwise, vehicle damage or accidents may occur.
▷ Make sure that the ignition is switched on; otherwise, the low beams, tail lamps, turn signals, and windshield wipers may be unavailable.
▷ Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle tilted, as the front wheels could turn.
▷ When the engine is stopped, there is no power assist. Consequently, more force needs to be applied when braking and steering.
▷ Larger steering wheel movements are required.
Tow truck
Tow truck
Have your vehicle transported with a tow truck with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage may result.
See also:
Storage compartments in thecargo area
Storage space under the cargo floor
cover
Raise the cargo floor panel. The storage space
under the cargo floor panel is subdivided.
Two additional subdividers can be inserted to
partition it ...
Jump-starting
If the car's own battery is flat, your BMW's engine can be started by connecting
two jumper cables to another vehicle's battery. You can also use the same method
to help start another ...
Fuses
Notes
Replacing fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a substitute
of another color or amperage rating; this could
lead to a circuit overload, ultim ...