tow bar BMW 328I COUPE 2006 E92 Owner's Manual

Controls
81Reference
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Navigation
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Mobility
5.Select "PDC display on" and press the con-
troller.
The PDC screen is activated.
The display is shown on the Control Display as
soon as PDC is activated.
System limitations
Even with PDC, final responsibility for
estimating the distance between the
vehicle and any obstructions always remains
with the driver. Even when sensors are pro-
vided, there is a blind spot in which objects can
no longer be detected. The system is also sub-
ject to the physical limits that apply to all forms
of ultrasonic measurement, such as those
encountered with trailer towbars and couplings,
thin and wedge-shaped objects, etc. Low
objects already indicated, such as a curb, may
enter the sensors' dead areas before a continu-
ous audible signal is given. Higher, protruding
objects, such as wall ledges, may not be detect-
able. Loud sound sources outside or inside the
car can drown out the PDC signal.<
Driving stability control
systems
Your BMW has a number of systems that help
to maintain the vehicle's stability even in
adverse driving conditions.
ABS Antilock Brake System
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during
braking. Safe steering response is maintained
even during full braking. Active safety is thus
increased.
The ABS is operational every time you start the
engine. Braking safely, refer to page113.
Electronic brake-force distribution
The system controls the brake pressure in the
rear wheels to ensure stable braking behavior.
DBC Dynamic Brake Control
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system
automatically produces the maximum braking force boost and thus helps to achieve the short-
est possible braking distance during full brak-
ing. This system exploits all of the benefits pro-
vided by ABS.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake for the
duration of the brake application. If the brake is
released, DBC will be switched off.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control
DSC prevents the driving wheels from losing
traction when you pull away from rest or accel-
erate. DSC also recognizes unstable driving
conditions, for example if the rear of the car is
about to swerve or if momentum is acting at an
angle past the front wheels. In these cases,
DSC helps the vehicle maintain a safe course
within physical limits by reducing engine output
and through braking actions at the individual
wheels.
The laws of physics cannot be repealed,
even with DSC. An appropriate driving
style always remains the responsibility of the
driver. Therefore, do not reduce the additional
safety margin again by taking risks.<
Deactivating DSC
Press the button for at least 3 seconds; the indi-
cator lamps for DSC in the instrument cluster
light up. Dynamic Traction Control DTC and
DSC have been simultaneously deactivated.
Stabilizing and drive-output promoting actions
are no longer executed.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again
as soon as possible.
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Giving and receiving assistance
206 wheel lock cannot be disengaged and the car is
not steerable. Jump starting, refer to page204.
Power steering assistance is not available when
the engine is not running. Thus, braking and
steering will require increased effort.<
Switch on the hazard warning flashers, depend-
ing on local regulations.
Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in idle position.
Automatic transmission
Selector lever in position N.
Changing selector lever positions, refer to
page55.
Do not exceed a towing speed of 45 mph
or 70 km/h and a towing distance of
90 miles/150 km, otherwise the automatic
transmission may be damaged.<
Towing methods
In come countries, it is illegal to tow your vehicle
with a tow bar or tow rope on public highways.
Please familiarize yourself with the relevant
towing regulations for the country in which you
are driving.
With a tow bar
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the towed vehicle, otherwise it may
be impossible to maintain control.<
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles. Should it prove impossi-
ble to avoid mounting the tow bar at an angle,
please observe the following:
>Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be sharply limited during cornering.
>The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it is
attached offset.
Attach the tow bar to the tow fittings only,
as attaching it to other parts of the vehicle
could result in damage.<
With a tow rope
When starting off in the towing vehicle, make
sure that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated
stresses on vehicle components when
towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Attach the tow rope to the tow fittings only, as
attaching it to other parts of the vehicle could
result in damage.<
With a tow truck
328i, 335i
Have the BMW transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Do not lift the vehicle by a tow fitting or
body and chassis parts, otherwise dam-
age may result.<
Tow-starting
Avoid tow-starting the vehicle whenever possi-
ble; instead, jump-start the engine, refer to
page204. Vehicles with a catalytic converter
should only be tow-started when the engine is
cold; vehicles with an automatic transmission
cannot be tow-started at all.
If the electrical system fails, do not tow or
tow-start the vehicle, as it would be
impossible to release the electric steering-
wheel lock and the vehicle could not be
steered.<
1.Switch on hazard warning flashers, comply
with local regulations.
2.Switch on the ignition, refer to page52.
3.Shift into 3rd gear.
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Mobility
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4.Have the vehicle tow-started with the clutch
depressed and slowly release the clutch.
After the engine starts, immediately
depress the clutch completely.
5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope and switch off the hazard warn-
ing flashers.
6.Have the vehicle checked.
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Reference 219
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
"Auto. headlamps"91
Automatic
– air distribution97
– air flow rate97
– cruise control58,60
– headlamp control90
– service notification176
– storing of stations145
Automatic climate control95
– automatic air distribution97
– settings via iDrive96
Automatic curb monitor47
Automatic lamps, refer to
Automatic headlamp
control90
"Automatic programs" with
automatic climate control97
Automatic recirculated-air
control AUC97
Automatic station search145
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic54
– interlock54,55
– overriding selector lever
lock56
– shiftlock, refer to Changing
selector lever position55
– sport program55
– towing205
– tow-starting205
"Automatic ventilation"99
AUTO program for automatic
climate control97
"Autostore"
– on the radio146
AUX-IN
– port105
AUX-In, refer to External audio
device158
Average fuel consumption68
– setting the units70
Average speed68
"Avoid ferries" in
navigation131
"Avoid highways" in
navigation131
Avoid highways in
navigation131Avoiding unintentional
alarms35
"Avoid tollroads" in
navigation131
Axle loads, refer to
Weights212
"A - Z"168
B
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support42
Backrests, refer to Seat
adjustment41
Backrest width adjustment42
Back seats
– refer to Rear seats43
Back seats, refer to Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints43
Backup lamps
– replacing bulbs200
Backup lamps, refer to Tail
lamps200
Balance, tone control141
Band-aids, refer to First-aid
pouch203
Bar, refer to Towing
methods206
Bass, tone control141
Bass sounds, refer to Tone
control141
Bass sounds, refer to Treble
and bass141
Battery201
– charging201
– disposal37,201
– jump starting204
– remote control28
– temporary power failure201
Battery renewal
– remote control37
– remote control for vehicle36
Being towed205
Belt hand-over46
Belts, refer to Safety belts45
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety
belts45
Beverage holders, refer to
Cup holders105Blinds, refer to Roller sun
blinds104
Blower, refer to Air flow
rate97
Bluetooth, refer to separate
Owner's Manual
BMW Assist175
– enabling175
– services offered176
"BMW Contact"170
"BMW Contact
Numbers"170
BMW Homepage4
BMW Maintenance
System196
"BMW Service"177
"BMW Service settings"176
BMW webpage4
Bottle holders, refer to Cup
holders105
Bracket for telephone or
mobile phone
– refer to Snap-in adapter in
the center armrest storage
compartment104
Brake assist, refer to Dynamic
Brake Control DBC81
Brake fluid, refer to Service
requirements71
Brake Force Display87
Brake lamps
– replacing bulbs200
– two-stage87
Brake pads112
– breaking in112
Brake rotors114
– brakes112
– breaking in112
Brakes
– ABS81
– BMW Maintenance
System196
– breaking in112
– handbrake54
– service requirements71
Brakes, refer to Braking
safely113
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Everything from A - Z
232 "Street" in destination
entry123
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires184
Surface ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning66
"Surround Settings", refer to
Tone control142
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off
– engine53
Switching off the engine
– start/stop button52
Switching on
– audio140
– CD changer140
– CD player140
– radio140
Switching on the hour
signal74
Switching the cooling function
on and off98
Symbols4
– status information20
T
Tachometer66
Tailgate
– opening from inside33
Tailgate, refer to Luggage
compartment lid32
Tail lamps200
– replacing bulbs200
Tank contents, refer to
Capacities213
Technical data210
– capacities213
– dimensions211
Technical modifications, refer
to For your own safety5
Telematics, refer to
TeleService, BMW
Assist175
Telephone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest104
– refer to separate Owner's
ManualTelephone, refer to Mobile
phone162
"Telephone list"48
TeleService175
– enabling175
– services offered176
Temperature
– automatic climate control96
– changing unit of measure70
– coolant, refer to Coolant
temperature67
Temperature display
– outside temperature66
– outside temperature
warning66
– setting the units70
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control58
Tensioning straps, refer to
Securing cargo115
"Terminate services"178
"Text language"79
"Theater" for Tone
control142
The individual vehicle5
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp200
Through-loading system107
Tilt alarm sensor34
Tilt function, passenger-side
mirror47
"Time"74
"Time format"74
Timer, refer to Preselecting
switch-on times99
"Timer 1" for parked car
ventilation/heating99
"Timer 2" for parked car
ventilation/heating99
Tire inflation pressures184
Tire pressure
– loss83,84
Tire pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor82
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM84
– resetting the system85
– system limitations84
– warning lamp85Tire puncture, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor83
Tire Quality Grading187
Tires
– age187,189
– air loss85
– breaking in112
– changing, refer to Changing
wheels201
– condition188
– damage188
– inflation pressure184
– labels187
– minimum tread depth188
– new wheels and tires189
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor82
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM84
– puncture83
– replacing189
– Run-Flat189
– size187
– storage190
– tread depth188
– wear indicators, refer to
Minimum tread depth188
– wheel/tire combination, refer
to Correct wheels and
tires189
– winter tires190
"Tone"141
Tone in audio mode
– adjusting141
– middle setting143
Tools, refer to Onboard tool
kit198
"Top 8" for mobile phone168
Torque, refer to Engine
data210
Touch tone dialing170
Tow bar206
Tow fitting205
– screw thread205
Tow fittings for tow-starting
and towing away205
Towing205
– methods206
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