2011 3 Series Owner's Manual without iDrive - Irvine BMW
2011 3 Series Owner's Manual without iDrive - Irvine BMW
2011 3 Series Owner's Manual without iDrive - Irvine BMW
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Giving and receiving assistance<br />
Using a tow fitting<br />
The screw-in tow fitting must always be carried<br />
in the car. It can be screwed in at the front or<br />
rear of the <strong>BMW</strong>.<br />
Coupe: it is stored in the onboard vehicle tool kit<br />
underneath the cover on the right-hand side of<br />
the cargo area, refer to page 154.<br />
Convertible: it is stored in the onboard vehicle<br />
tool kit underneath the cargo area floor, refer to<br />
page 154.<br />
Use only the tow fitting provided with the<br />
vehicle and screw it all the way in. Use the<br />
tow fitting for towing on paved roads only. Avoid<br />
lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g. do not lift<br />
the vehicle by the tow fitting. Otherwise, the<br />
tow fitting and the vehicle could be damaged.<<br />
Access to screw thread<br />
Release the cover panel in the bumper:<br />
Press on the upper part of the cover panel.<br />
Front<br />
Rear<br />
Being towed<br />
Make sure that the ignition is switched on,<br />
refer to page 50; otherwise, the low-beam<br />
headlamps, tail lamps, turn signal indicators and<br />
windshield wipers may be unavailable.<br />
Power steering assistance is not available when<br />
the engine is not running. Thus, braking and<br />
steering will require increased effort. Active<br />
steering is not active and it will be necessary to<br />
turn the steering wheel further.<<br />
<strong>Manual</strong> transmission<br />
Gearshift lever in neutral position.<br />
Automatic transmission<br />
Selector lever in position N.<br />
Changing selector lever positions, refer to<br />
page 53.<br />
Do not exceed a towing speed of 45 mph<br />
or 70 km/h and a towing distance of<br />
90 miles/150 km; otherwise, the automatic<br />
transmission may be damaged.<<br />
Sports automatic transmission with<br />
double clutch<br />
Make sure that the parking lock P is not<br />
engaged; otherwise, the rear wheels are<br />
immobilized.<br />
When using the car wash function, refer to<br />
page 151, make sure that after approx.<br />
30 minutes, the parking lock P is automatically<br />
engaged and thus immobilizes the rear wheels.<br />
In the event of an electrical malfunction or if the<br />
vehicle must be towed for more than approx.<br />
20 minutes, unlock the parking lock manually,<br />
refer to page 58.<<br />
When towing, do not exceed a maximum<br />
speed of 30 mph or 50 km/h and a maximum<br />
distance traveled of 30 miles/50 km; otherwise,<br />
the transmission may be damaged.<<br />
<strong>BMW</strong> recommends transporting the vehicle on<br />
a tow truck with a flatbed or towing with the rear<br />
axle raised.<br />
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