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Driving
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Manually releasing transmission lock
In the event of a power supply interrup-
tion, e.g. with a drained or disconnected
battery or when there is an electrical malfunc-
tion, the transmission lock must be released
manually; otherwise, the rear wheels are locked
and the vehicle cannot be towed.<
When manually releasing the transmis-
sion lock, depress the brake pedal; other-
wise, there is a danger of the vehicle rolling
when the transmission lock is manually
released.<
The transmission lock should only be released
for towing. Reengage the transmission lock
after parking the vehicle at its destination.
If it also becomes necessary to manually
release the parking brake, follow this sequence:
1. Start by manually releasing the parking
brake, refer to page 60.
2. Then proceed to manually releasing the
transmission lock.
Releasing
1. Use the vehicle key to release the cover
panel beneath the instrument panel by turn-
ing the lock counterclockwise, then fold
down the cover.
2. Pull out the release lever with the loop 1
until it locks into place: the transmission
lock is unlocked.
Reengage the transmission lock after
parking the vehicle at its destination. Oth-
erwise, there is a danger of the vehicle rolling.<
Engaging locks
1. Disengage the release lever by pressing it
together with the red locking lever, refer to
arrow.
2. Guide the release lever all the way back into
its original position – the transmission lock
is engaged once more.
3. Fold up and lock the cover panel again. Now
– and not before – the key may be removed.
Once the transmission lock has been
engaged, the message in the Info Display
should disappear, and the symbol on the Info
Display should change from N to P. Otherwise,
there is a danger of the vehicle rolling.<
Jump starting and tow starting information,
refer to section starting on page 219.
Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 012 836 - © 08/06 BMW AG
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