BMW X5: Manual Emergency Release Of Transmission Lock
In the event of a power supply interruption, e.g. flat battery or electrical fault, the transmission lock must be manually released, otherwise the wheel will be locked and the vehicle cannot be moved.
IMPORTANT: Secure vehicle against rolling, e.g. with chocks.
Press the brake pedal when manually releasing the transmission lock, otherwise there is a risk that the vehicle will roll when the transmission lock is manually released.
If the parking brake has to be released as well, observe the following procedure:
- First, manually release the parking brake.
- Then manually release the automatic transmission lock.
NOTE: The release tool is located in the tool kit under the floor panel in the luggage compartment!
Slide back cover mat (1) of drinks holder and remove.
Fig. 48: Identifying Slide Back Cover Mat
Open cover (1) in drinks holder base with release tool in direction of arrow.
Fig. 49: Identifying Cover
Insert release tool into opening.
Turn release tool clockwise up to stop and press down.
Transmission lock is released!
Fig. 50: Identifying Release Tool Turning Direction
Locking transmission lock : Pull out release tool in direction of arrow.
Transmission lock is locked.
Fig. 51: Identifying Release Tool Pulling Direction
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Fig. 107: Locating Lockplate
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