BMW 5 Series: Tow-starting
Automatic transmission
Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Due to the automatic transmission, the engine cannot be started by tow-starting.
Have the cause of the starting difficulties remedied.
Manual transmission
If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but start the engine by jump-starting.
If the vehicle is equipped with a catalytic converter, only tow-start while the engine is cold.
1. Switch on the hazard warning system and
comply with local regulations.
2. Ignition, on.
3. Engage third gear.
4. Have the vehicle tow-started with the clutch
pressed and slowly release the clutch. After
the engine starts, immediately press on the
clutch again.
5. Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope, and switch off the hazard warning
system.
6. Have the vehicle checked.
Screw thread
Push out the cover by pressing on the top edge. ...
Care
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not avai ...
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Emergency flashers
Use the emergency flashers if the vehicle malfunctions or is
involved in an accident.
Press the switch to flash all
the turn signal lights. To turn
them off, press the switch
once again.
N ...
Note
Manufacturer's information for LATCH
child restraint fixing systems
To mount and use the LATCH child restraint fixing
systems, observe the operating and safety
information from the system manu ...
Programming trouble-diagnosis
If the HomeLink does not quickly learn the handheld transmitter information:
- replace the hand-held transmitter batteries with new batteries.
- position the hand-held transmitter with its battery a ...
