2006 BMW 7 Series Owner's Manual - Page 63

1. If necessary, start by releasing the parking brake manually. 2. Then release the automatic transmission's transmission lock manually, refer to page 64. Jump starting and tow starting, refer to pages 213 and 214. force until the stop is reached, press and rotate in the arrow direction 2 until it noticeably engages and meets a perceptible resistance. 4. Without releasing, continue to turn counter to the mechanical resistance of the drive unit in the arrow direction 2 until you can feel a significant increase in the force of the resistance. To prevent possible damage to the rear brakes, always make sure that the parking brake is completely released before driving the vehicle.< 5. Return the tools to their places. 6. Return the spare tire cover and the floor mat to their original locations. Have a malfunction corrected only by a BMW center or a repair shop that works in accordance with BMW guidelines and uses appropriately trained personnel. Only technicians can return the parking brake to normal operational status after it has been released manually in response to a malfunction.< Following manual release, the actual status of the parking brake may deviate from that displayed by the indicator lamp.< What you will need 2 3 Unlocking tool 10 mm open-end wrench Insert the release tool into the screwdriver handle as shown in the illustration. Releasing Operation after interruptions in power supply The parking brake can only be used again if it was manually released due to an interruption in the supply of electrical power. Otherwise, the function of the parking brake is not guaranteed and there is a danger of the vehicle rolling despite the parking brake being engaged.< Once the electrical power supply has been restored, you can again use the parking brake: 2. With the attached screwdriver handle, insert the release tool into the opening, arrow 1. 3. Fit the open-end wrench onto the hexagonal section of the release tool. Insert the release tool counter to the spring > Initializing the disengaged setting. Reference > Engaging: the system registers the new status and the brake setting is initialized. 61 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 254 - © 02/06 BMW AG Mobility 1. Remove the floor mat and the cover above the spare tire. With the ignition on and the vehicle stationary, briefly press the button three times at intervals of approx. 5 seconds. This executes the following initialization sequence: Communications Entertainment You will find the required tools in the onboard tool kit mounted on the inside of the luggage compartment lid, refer to page 207. Navigation 1 Screwdriver handle Driving tips Controls At a glance