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How do I activate trailer towing in my BMW with BMW Operating System 7?

When driving with a trailer or load carrier and the trailer power socket is not occupied, some driver assistance systems may have functional limitations or may malfunction. To prevent malfunctions, activate trailer towing. 

 

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  1. "CAR"
  2. "Settings"
  3. "General settings"
  4. "Trailer mode"
  5. "Trailer mode"
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