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EnglishOwner service procedures -> Tow-starting and towing for your BMW X5 2000-2006
172nJump starting
Tow-starting and towing
Starting engine
Using tow fitting
1. Start the engine on the support vehi- The screw-in tow fitting is stored
cle and allow it to run for several min- beneath the cargo floor cover. Carry it
utes at a fast idle
with you at all times. It can be screwed
2. Start the engine on the other vehicle in at the front or rear of the vehicle.
in the usual way.
If the first start attempt is not suc-
cessful, wait a few minutes before
To prevent damage to the tow fit-
ting and the vehicle, observe the
another attempt in order to allow the following: only use the tow fitting that
discharged battery to recharge comes with the vehicle and screw it in
3. Let the engines run for a few minutes as far as it will go. Use the tow fitting for
4. Disconnect the jumper cables by
reversing the connection sequence.
towing only on the roadway. Avoid lat-
eral loading of the tow fitting, e.g. do
not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.<
Your BMW is equipped with a special
nut on the left side panel as a body
ground or negative terminal, refer to
arrow in illustration.
Depending on the cause of the fault,
have the battery recharged by your
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center.
4. Attach one end of the negative/–
jumper cable to the negative terminal
of the battery or to an engine or body
ground of the vehicle providing
assistance
Never use spray fluids to start the
engine.<
5. Connect the second terminal clamp
of the negative/– jumper cable to the
negative terminal of the battery or to
the engine or body ground of the
vehicle to be started.
Tow-starting and towing
173n
Do not exceed a towing speed of
30 mph/50 km/h and a towing dis-
tance of 95 miles/150 km, as otherwise
the automatic transmission may be
damaged.<
Vehicles with manual transmission:
Gearshift lever in idle position
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Selector lever in N.
Towing methods
Access to screw thread
Rear:
Pull the cover off.
In some countries, towing with a tow
bar or rope on public roads is not per-
mitted.
Front:
Use a screwdriver to press the right or
left cover out, refer to arrows.
Being towed
Familiarize yourself with all regulations
on towing in the respective country.
Make sure that the ignition key is
in position 1, otherwise the steer-
ing lock could engage and it would not
be possible to steer the vehicle.
With tow bar:
The towing vehicle may not be
lighter than the vehicle to be
towed, as otherwise handling will be
uncontrollable.<
When the engine is stopped, there is no
power assist. This requires increased
braking and steering effort.<
The tow fitting of both vehicles should
be on the same side. If an angled posi-
tion of the bar cannot be avoided,
observe the following:
Switch on the hazard warning flashers
depending on the local regulations.
If the electrical system fails, mark the
vehicle to be towed, e.g. with a sign or
warning triangle in the rear window.
174nTow-starting and towing
> The freedom of movement is
restricted during cornering
> The angled position of the tow bar
creates lateral forces.
Tow-starting
Do not tow-start vehicles with an
automatic transmission.
For information on jump starting, refer
to page 171.<
Only secure the tow bar on the
tow fittings. Otherwise, damage
could result on other vehicle compo-
nent.<
Only tow-start vehicles with a catalytic
converter with the engine cold. It is bet-
ter to jump start the engine, refer to
page 171.
With tow-rope:
When starting off in the towing vehicle,
make sure that the tow-rope is taut.
1. Switch on the hazard warning flash-
ers and observe local regulations
2. Turn the ignition key to position 2
3. Engage the 3rd gear
4. Tow-start with the clutch pedal com-
pletely depressed and slowly release
the clutch pedal. After the engine
starts, immediately depress the
clutch pedal again completely
With tow truck:
Do not tow the X5 with the front
Use nylon ropes or nylon straps
for towing, and avoid all too sud-
den jerking movements. Only secure
tow-ropes on the tow fitting. Otherwise,
damage could result on other vehicle
component.<
or rear axle raised individually, as
otherwise the wheels may block and
the transfer case may be damaged.<
The X5 may only be transported on a
truck bed.
5. Stop at a suitable location, remove
the tow bar or rope and switch off the
hazard warning flashers
6. Have the vehicle checked.
Do not activate the HDC Hill
Descent Control during tow-
starting, refer to page 97.<
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