2008 BMW X6 Owner's Manual - Page 62

Driving Before you start to drive, either release the parking brake manually, refer to page 58, or reactivate Automatic Hold, refer to page 59. Before leaving the vehicle with the engine running, shift the selector lever into position P of the automatic transmission and make sure that the parking brake is set. Otherwise, the vehicle may begin to roll.< 3. Insert the releasing tool, contained in the onboard tool kit under the floor panel, refer to page 245, at the releasing point. Malfunction If the parking brake fails or malfunctions, secure the vehicle against rolling, e.g. with a wheel chock, if you leave the vehicle. Releasing parking brake manually In the event of an electrical power loss or electrical malfunction, you can release the parking brake manually. Before manually releasing the parking brake and each time you park the vehicle without setting the parking brake, make sure that the automatic transmission is in position P, refer to page 62. Be sure to pay attention to the information in the instrument panel. In addition, secure the vehicle against rolling, e.g. with a wheel chock. Otherwise there is a danger 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 63. Jump starting and towing, refer to information starting on page 253. 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.< 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. Close the bracket of the warning triangle. Procedure 1. Switch on the ignition. 2. Press the button with the brake depressed. The indicator lamp in the instrument panel goes out as soon as the parking brake is ready for operation again. 60 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 015 021 - © 11/07 BMW AG