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EnglishBreakdown assistance -> Tow-starting and towing for your BMW 6 Series 2011-2017
Mobility
Breakdown assistance
corresponding engine or body ground of
the vehicle to be started.
Tow truck
Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1. Start the engine of the assisting vehicle
and let it run for several minutes at an in‐
creased idle speed.
2. Start the engine of the vehicle that is to be
started in the usual way.
Do not lift the vehicle
If the first starting attempt is not success‐
ful, wait a few minutes before making an‐
other attempt in order to allow the dis‐
charged battery to recharge.
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
3. Let both engines run for several minutes.
Use tow fitting located in the front only for po‐
sitioning the vehicle.
4. Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐
verse order.
Check the battery and recharge if needed.
Towing other vehicles
Hints
Tow-starting and towing
Light towing vehicle
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will
not be possible to control the vehicle's re‐
sponse.◀
Note
Tow-starting and towing
For tow-starting or towing, switch off the
Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐
tions of the individual braking systems might
lead to accidents.◀
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
cause damage.◀
Steptronic transmission: transporting
your vehicle
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Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.
Note
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If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
dow.
Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Therefore, contact a service center in the
event of a breakdown.
Do not have the vehicle towed
Tow bar
Have your vehicle transported on a load‐
ing platform only; otherwise, damage may oc‐
cur.◀
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
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Breakdown assistance
Mobility
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:
Screw thread for tow fitting
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Maneuvering capability is limited going
around corners.
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The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is secured with an offset.
Tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure
that the tow rope is taut.
Push out the cover by pressing on the top
edge.
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses
on the vehicle components when towing, al‐
ways use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Tow-starting
Tow fitting
Steptronic transmission
The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐
ried in the vehicle.
Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Tow-starting the engine is not possible due to
the transmission.
The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front
or rear of the BMW.
Have the cause of the starting problems fixed.
The tow fitting is located in the onboard vehi‐
cle tool kit under the cargo floor panel.
Tow fitting, information on use
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Use only the tow fitting provided with
the vehicle and screw it all the way in.
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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.◀
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