BMW X5: Regulator
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. 44: Identifying Slide Back Cover Mat
Open cover (1) in drinks holder base with release tool in direction of arrow.
Fig. 45: Identifying Cover
Insert release tool into opening.
Turn release tool clockwise up to stop and press down.
Transmission lock is released!
Fig. 46: Identifying Release Tool Turning Direction
Locking transmission lock : Pull out release tool in direction of arrow.
Transmission lock is locked.
Fig. 47: Identifying Release Tool Pulling Direction
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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
move
Manually Unlocking Transmission Lock
For various tasks, it is necessary to unlock and lock the transmission lock.
This can be done from inside or underneath the vehicle.
From vehicle interior:
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