2007 BMW X5 Owner's Manual - Page 61

that the vehicle could roll if parked on a steep slope.< 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 61. Information on jump starting and towing from page 237. Following manual release, the actual status of the parking brake may deviate from that displayed by the indicator lamp.< 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 operation of the parking brake is not ensured and there is a danger of the vehicle rolling despite the parking brake being set.< Releasing 1. Open the left-hand side panel in the cargo bay. 2. Remove the first-aid kit* and the warning triangle* if necessary. Procedure 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. 3. Insert the releasing tool, contained in the onboard tool kit under the floor panel, refer to page 228, 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.< Automatic transmission with Steptronic In addition to fully automatic operation, you can also manually shift with the Steptronic, refer to page 61. Transmission positions P R N D M/S + - To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a driving position, maintain pressure on the brake pedal until you are ready to drive off.< 59 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance