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EnglishBreakdown assistance -> Tow-starting and towing for your BMW X4 2014-2018
Breakdown assistance
Mobility
corresponding engine or body ground of
the vehicle to be started.
Safety information
NOTE
The vehicle can be damaged when tow‐
ing the vehicle with a single lifted axle. There is
a risk of property damage. The vehicle should
only be transported on a loading platform.◀
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.
Tow truck
2. Start the engine of the vehicle that is to be
started in the usual way.
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.
3. Let both engines run for several minutes.
4. Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐
verse order.
The vehicle should only be transported on a
loading platform.
Check the battery and recharge, if needed.
NOTE
Tow-starting and towing
When lifting the vehicle by the tow fitting
or body and chassis parts; damage can occur
on vehicle parts. There is a risk of property
damage. Lift vehicle using suitable means.◀
Safety information
WARNING
Due to system limits, individual functions
can malfunction during tow-starting/towing
with the Intelligent Safety systems activated,
e.g., approach control warning with light brak‐
ing function. There is a risk of an accident.
Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off prior to
tow-starting/towing.◀
Use tow fitting located in the front only for po‐
sitioning the vehicle.
Pushing the vehicle
To remove a disabled vehicle from the danger
area, it can be pushed for a short distance. The
vehicle can only be pushed in selector lever
position N.
Steptronic transmission: transporting
the vehicle
In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll, pro‐
ceed as follows:
General information
1. Switch on the ignition.
The vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
2. Depress brake pedal.
3. Engage selector lever position N.
If there is a malfunction, it may happen that
you cannot change the selector lever position.
Electronically unlock the transmission lock, re‐
fer to page 80, if needed.
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To avoid jerking and the associated stresses
on the vehicle components when towing, al‐
ways use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Towing other vehicles
General information
Switch on the hazard warning system, depend‐
ing on local regulations.
Tow fitting
If the electrical system has failed, clearly iden‐
tify the vehicle being towed by placing a sign
or a warning triangle in the rear window.
General information
Safety information
WARNING
If the approved gross vehicle weight of
the towing vehicle is lighter than the vehicle to
be towed, the tow fitting can tear off or it will
not be possible to control the vehicle's re‐
sponse. There is a risk of an accident! Make
sure that the gross vehicle weight of the tow‐
ing vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be
towed.◀
The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐
ried in the vehicle.
The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front
or rear of the vehicle.
NOTE
The tow fitting and the onboard vehicle tool kit,
refer to page 227, are together in the cargo
area.
If the tow bar or tow rope is attached in‐
correctly, damage to other vehicle parts can
occur. There is a risk of property damage. Cor‐
rectly attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting.◀
Use of the tow fitting:
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Use only the tow fitting provided with the
vehicle and screw it all the way in.
Tow bar
Use the tow fitting for towing on paved
roads only.
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
Use tow fitting located in the front only for
positioning the vehicle.
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:
Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
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Maneuvering capability is limited going
around corners.
Safety information
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The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is secured with an offset.
NOTE
If the tow fitting is not used as intended,
there can be damage to the vehicle or to the
tow fitting. There is a risk of property damage.
Observe the notes on using the tow fitting.◀
Tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure
that the tow rope is taut.
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Screw thread for tow fitting
Press on the mark on the edge of the cover to
push it out.
Tow-starting
Steptronic transmission
Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Tow-starting the engine is not possible due to
the Steptronic transmission.
Have the cause of the starting problems fixed.
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