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rolling away, e.g. with the wheel chock, see
page 231. Depending on the incline of the road,
there is otherwise a risk of the vehicle rolling
away.<
If the automatic transmission's interlock has
also to be released manually, observe the fol-
lowing sequence:
1. Depending on the circumstances, first
release the parking brake manually.
2. Then release the automatic transmission's
interlock manually, see page 61.
Starting assistance and towing away, see from
page 236.
What you need
1 Screwdriver handle
2 Release tool
3 Open-ended spanner, 10 mm, approx.
0.4 in, jaw width
The tools are in the toolkit in the luggage com-
partment lid, see page 229.
Fit the screwdriver handle on the release tool,
as illustrated.
Releasing
1. Take out the floor mat and spare wheel
cover.
2. Introduce the release tool with screwdriver
handle into the aperture, arrow 1.
3. Fit the open-ended spanner on the hexago-
nal part of the release tool.
Insert the release tool all the way, overcom-
ing the spring force in the process, and turn
it in the direction of arrow 2 until it noticea-
bly engages and some resistance is felt.
4. Without releasing against the mechanical
resistance of the drive, rotate further in
arrow direction 2 until significant force
increase is felt.
Release the parking brake fully, other-
wise the rear brake system may be
damaged if you drive on with it partly
applied.<
5. Stow away the tools.
6. Fit the spare wheel cover and the floor mat
again.
Have a fault rectified either by the nearest
BMW Service or by a workshop that oper-
ates to BMW specifications and has suitably
trained personnel. If the parking brake has been
released manually because of a fault, it can only
be restored to normal operating mode by a
trained mechanic.<
After releasing manually, the actual status
of the parking brake may not correspond
to the status shown by the indicator light.<
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