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that the vehicle could roll if parked on a steep 
slope.

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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.

2.

Then release the automatic transmission's 
transmission lock manually, refer to 
page

.

Information on jump starting and towing from 
page

.

1.

Open the left-hand side panel in the cargo 
bay.

2.

Remove the first-aid kit

and the warning 

triangle

if necessary.

3.

Insert the releasing tool, contained in the 
onboard tool kit under the floor panel, refer 
to page

, at the releasing point.

4.

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.

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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Following manual release, the actual sta-
tus of the parking brake may deviate from 

that displayed by the indicator lamp.

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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.

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1.

Switch on the ignition.

2.

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.
Indicator lamp on Canadian models.

Any noises which occur are normal. Start-up 
may take several seconds.

In addition to fully automatic operation, you can 
also manually shift with the Steptronic, refer to 
page

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.

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