Before you start to drive, either release the
parking brake manually, refer to page 61, or
reactivate Automatic Hold, refer to page 62.
3.
Insert the releasing tool, contained in the
onboard tool kit under the floor panel, refer
to page 247, at the releasing point.
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine
running, shift the selector lever into posi-
tion P of the automatic transmission and make
sure that the parking brake is set. Otherwise,
the vehicle may begin to roll.<
Malfunction
If the parking brake fails or malfunctions, secure
the vehicle against rolling, e.g. with a wheel
chock, if you leave the vehicle.
4.
5.
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.
Releasing parking brake manually
In the event of an electrical power loss or elec-
trical malfunction, you can release the parking
brake manually.
Stow the releasing tool, warning triangle*
and first-aid kit* and close the left side
panel in the cargo bay.
Before manually releasing the parking
brake and each time you park the vehicle
without setting the parking brake, make sure
that the automatic transmission is in position P,
refer to page 65. Be sure to pay attention to the
information in the instrument panel.
In addition, secure the vehicle against rolling,
e.g. with a wheel chock. Otherwise there is a
danger that the vehicle could roll if parked on a
steep slope.<
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.<
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:
1.
If necessary, start by releasing the parking
brake manually.
Operation after interruptions in power
supply
2.
Then release the automatic transmission's
transmission lock manually, refer to
page 65.
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.<
Jump starting and towing, refer to information
starting on page 256.
Releasing
Procedure
1.
Open the left-hand side panel in the cargo
bay.
1.
2.
Switch on the ignition.
2.
Remove the first-aid kit* and the warning
triangle* if necessary. Close the bracket of
the warning triangle.
Press the button with the brake depressed.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
panel goes out as soon as the parking
brake is ready for operation again.
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| Tags | BMW 3.0si, BMW 4.8is, BMW E70, BMW X5 3.0si |
| Model Year | 2008 |
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