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EnglishBreakdown assistance -> Jump-starting for your BMW i8 2014-2020
Breakdown assistance
MOBILITY
▷ Immediately notify rescue forces, police, or
firefighters of the fact that your vehicle is
equipped with a high-voltage system.
Safety information
NOTICE
▷ Engage selector lever position P, set the
parking brake, and switch off the standby
state and drive-ready state.
The vehicle can be damaged when towing the
vehicle with a single lifted axle. There is a risk of
damage to property. The vehicle should only be
transported on a loading platform.
▷ Lock the vehicle after exiting.
▷ Do not inhale any gases escaping from the
high-voltage battery; if needed, maintain a
safe distance from the vehicle.
Pushing the vehicle
To remove a broken-down vehicle from the dan‐
ger area, push it for a short distance at a speed
of no more than 6 mph/10 km/h.
Jump-starting
For rolling or pushing the vehicle, refer to
page 106.
General information
Have only a dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop perform
the jump start.
Tow truck
Safety information
DANGER
Contact with live components can lead to an
electric shock. There is a risk of injuries or dan‐
ger to life. Do not touch any components that
are under voltage.
The vehicle should only be transported on a
loading platform.
Tow-starting and towing
NOTICE
The vehicle can become damaged when lifting
and securing it.
Transporting the vehicle
There is a risk of damage to property.
▷ Lift the vehicle using suitable means.
General information
The vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
▷ Do not lift or secure the vehicle by its tow
fitting, body parts, or suspension parts.
Towing other vehicles
It is not possible to tow-start or tow other vehi‐
cles.
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