that the vehicle could roll if parked on a steep
slope.<
Following manual release, the actual sta-
tus of the parking brake may deviate from
that displayed by the indicator lamp.<
If it becomes necessary to also release the
transmission lock of the automatic transmission
manually, follow this sequence:
Operation after interruptions in power
supply
1.
If necessary, start by releasing the parking
brake manually.
The parking brake can only be used again
if it was manually released due to an inter-
ruption in the supply of electrical power. Other-
wise the operation of the parking brake is not
ensured and there is a danger of the vehicle roll-
ing despite the parking brake being set.<
2.
Then release the automatic transmission's
transmission lock manually, refer to
page 61.
Information on jump starting and towing from
page 237.
Procedure
Releasing
1.
2.
Switch on the ignition.
1.
Open the left-hand side panel in the cargo
bay.
Press the button with the brake depressed.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out as soon as the parking
brake is ready for operation again.
2.
Remove the first-aid kit* and the warning
triangle* if necessary.
Indicator lamp on Canadian models.
Any noises which occur are normal. Start-up
may take several seconds.
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic
3.
4.
Insert the releasing tool, contained in the
onboard tool kit under the floor panel, refer
to page 228, at the releasing point.
In addition to fully automatic operation, you can
also manually shift with the Steptronic, refer to
page 61.
Firmly pull the releasing tool upward against
the mechanical resistance, refer to arrow,
until a considerable increase in force is felt
and the parking brake is then clearly heard
to release.
Transmission positions
P R N D M/S + –
To prevent the vehicle from creeping
after you select a driving position, main-
tain pressure on the brake pedal until you are
ready to drive off.<
5.
Stow the releasing tool, warning triangle*
and first-aid kit* and close the left side
panel in the cargo bay.
Only have a malfunction corrected by the
nearest BMW Sports Activity Vehicle
Center or a workshop that works in accordance
with BMW guidelines and uses appropriately
trained personnel. If the parking brake has been
released manually in response to a malfunction,
only technicians can return it to operation.<
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| Categories | BMW Manuals, BMW X5 Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW 3.0si, BMW 4.8is, BMW E70, BMW X5 3.0si |
| Model Year | 2007 |
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