50 Powersteering, towing, starting with aflat battery
Some hints on rectifying faults in the
power steering
Steering heavy to turn on Tight or lef[
IOck:
Not enough oil in the system. Check oil
level and if necessary examine the steer-
ing gear for leaks or possible damage.
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Steer[ng heavy when steering wheel ls
turned quickly:
V-belt inadequately tensioned or defec-
tive. Retension or renew. See "CAFIE AND
MAINTENANCE".
Unusual nolses:
Not enough oil in the system. Top up and
check steering gear for leak§.
Oil filter clogged with dirt: renew.
lf these measures do not rectify the
trouble, always consult a BMW servìce
station without delay.
Tow-starts - BIVIW automatic mode[s
Design of the automatic .transmission
makes it impossible to start the engine by
towing the car; for emergency starting
procedure, see ``Starting with a flat
battery" below.
Towi ng away -BMW automatic models
lf the car has to be towed, set the trans-
mission selector leverto "N" = Neutral.
Towing speed should not exceed 50
km/h (30 mile/h), and the distance towed
should be limited to 40-50 km (25-30
miles). If the car has to be towed for a
distance greater than 50 km (30 miles),
add 1 liter (1.1 US quart,1.8 lmp. pints) of
ATF (automatic transmission fluid) to the
contents of the transmission, or remove
the propeller shaft. After repairing the
car, do not forget that the oil level in the
transmission must be reduced to normal
before the car is returned to use.
Startlng with a flat battery
You can start the engine with jumper
leads to another 12 Volt battery (in
another car) as follows: first connect the
positive, then the negative poles of the
two batteries together.
Warning: do not let the cables touch any
part of either car or sparking will result.
Operate the starter, and when the engine
is running disconnect the jumper leads in
the reverse order. Have the flat battery
recharged if it is not otherwise defective.
TOwing
There are towing eyes on the left and
right of the front axle beam (illustration
on page 47) and below the rear bumper.
Ùse only nylon towropes or straps since
these possess the necessary elasticity to
avoid excessive strain on both vehicles.
Steel cables or towbars should not be
used.
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should ensure first of all that the second
car is not heavier than your own.
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