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Towing a trailer
Gradients:
In the interests of safety and to avoid
holding up other traffic, do not attempt
to climb gradients steeper than 12
X
.
If an application is made to tow a
heavier trailer, the limit is 8
X
.
BMW 520d, 525d, 530d:
On vehicles with automatic trans-
mission, engage position "D" when
climbing long inclines, otherwise
bubbles may form in the fuel as a result
of overheating, causing the engine to
stall.
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Downhill gradients:
Special care must be taken when
descending gradients, as a trailer is
more susceptible to snaking. Always
shift down to the next-lower gear
before downhill gradients or as far
down as 1st gear if necessary and
drive down the hill slowly.
Speed limit:
The maximum speed limit when towing
a trailer is 80 km/h (50 mph) in
Germany, and similar speed limits apply
in other countries also.
If the trailer begins to snake, the outfit
can only be stabilised by braking hard
immediately. Only attempt to steer out
of the situation if this is absolutely
essential; make any steering move-
ments as gently as possible.
Tyre pressures:
Check the car's and the trailer's tyre
pressures most carefully. For the trailer,
comply with the manufacturer's recom-
mendations.
Outside mirrors:
Two outside mirrors which bring both
rear corners of the trailer into your field
of view are required by law. Mirrors of
this kind can be obtained from BMW
Service.
Electrical system
Higher electrical consumption can
be expected if a trailer (caravan) is
towed. Try to avoid operating electrical
equipment for too long at a time, in
order to limit the drain on the car's
battery.
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Before starting a journey, check
that the trailer's rear lights are
operating correctly.
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