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EnglishBreakdown assistance -> Tow-starting and towing 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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Breakdown assistance
MOBILITY
Safety information
Tow fitting
General information
NOTICE
If the tow fitting is not used as intended, there
may be damage to the vehicle or to the tow fit‐
ting. There is a risk of damage to property. Fol‐
low the notes on using the tow fitting.
Screw thread for tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting should always be carried
in the vehicle.
The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front of
your vehicle.
Press on the mark on the edge of the cover to
push it out.
Tow-starting
Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Tow-starting the engine is not possible due to
the Steptronic transmission.
The tow fitting is located behind the left cover in
the cargo area.
Have the reasons for the starting difficulties cor‐
rected by a dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
Use of the tow fitting:
▷ Use only the tow fitting provided with the ve‐
hicle and screw it all the way in.
▷ Use the tow fitting for towing on paved roads
only.
▷ Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, for in‐
stance do not lift the vehicle by the tow fit‐
ting.
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