The screw-in tow fitting should always be carried in the vehicle.
The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front or rear of the BMW.
The tow fitting is located in the onboard vehicle tool kit behind the left folding cover in the trunk.
Tow fitting, information on use
Otherwise, damage to the tow fitting and the vehicle can occur.
Screw thread for tow fitting
Press on the mark on the edge of the cover to push it out.
Tow-starting
Steptronic transmission Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Tow-starting the engine is not possible due to the Steptronic transmission.
Have the cause of the starting problems fixed.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Brake testing and bleeding: Parking brake function check
IMPORTANT: Follow instructions for Brake testing on test stand.
Rear axle on brake test rig:
IMPORTANT:
No gear or drive range must be engaged! Selector lever position "Neutral" on automatic
transmission vehicles.
Do not press accelerator!
Disregard of these instructions will res ...