Towing (BMW 3 Series E46)

If the fault occurs on the road and you cannot find or fix it, use a tow truck to get home or to the nearest repair shop. If you have made this decision, it is useful for you to know the following:

For towing, use a suitable cable - it is not that expensive. During towing, in accordance with the Road Traffic Regulations, the towed vehicle must have its side lights on, and the towing vehicle must have its headlights on.

When towing, turn the ignition key to the on position to prevent the steering column from locking and to ensure that the turn signals and brake lights operate.

Attach the towing cable only to the eyes designed specifically for this purpose. The eyes are included in the tool kit supplied with the vehicle. To attach the eyes, carefully remove them from the front or rear bumper (depending on the situation) plug, screw the eyelet into the threaded hole and tighten it securely.

Before towing, release the parking brake and place the transmission in neutral.

On models with automatic transmission, set the selector to the "N" position. The towing speed should not exceed 70 km/h, and the distance should not exceed 150 km.

Keep in mind that braking will require more pedal force than usual because the brake booster only operates when the engine is running.

Models with power steering will also require more effort on the steering wheel.

The driver of the towed vehicle must keep the towing rope taut at all times.

Before you start driving, agree on the route with the towing driver.

The towing vehicle must drive at a moderate speed, start and brake smoothly, and begin slowing down well before intersections. The towing distance must be minimal.

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