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
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Security Light
The immobilizer light should come on briefly as the engine is started.
If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
If the system is working normally, the indicator light turn ...
Glove box
The glove box can be locked and unlocked with a master key (or the mechanical
key of the smartkey) (1).
To open the glove box, pull the handle and the glove box will automatically open.
Close t ...
Call Waiting
Call waiting must be supported on
the cell phone and enabled by the
wireless service carrier.
• Press to answer an
incoming call when another call
is active. The original call is
placed ...