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3. Fit the fork wrench on the hexagonal
part of the emergency release tool.
Insert the emergency release tool all the
way, overcoming the spring force in the
process, and hold it pressed. Turn the
emergency release tool in the direction of
the arrow
2
until it is felt to engage and
resistance can be felt keep it pressed in
once it is engaged
4. Turn the emergency release tool with
the fork wrench against the mechanical
resistance of the drive mechanism in the
direction of arrow
2
until the required
turning force rises noticeably.
Release the parking brake fully, other-
wise the rear brake system may be
damaged if you drive on with it partly
engaged.
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5. Stow away the tools
6. Fit the spare wheel cover and the floor
mat again.
Have any faults repaired by the
nearest BMW Service. If the parking
brake has been released manually because
of a fault, it can only be restored to the
normal operating mode by a trained
mechanic.
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After releasing manually, the actual
status of the parking brake may not
correspond to the status shown by the indi-
cator light.
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Returning to use after a power failure
The parking brake may only be
returned to use after it has been
released manually if the cause was power
failure, e.g. a flat or disconnected battery.
The correct functioning of the parking
brake can otherwise not be guaranteed.
There is a risk of the car rolling away even
though the parking brake is applied,
depending on how steep the slope is.
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You can resume use of the parking brake
when the power supply has been re-estab-
lished:
With the vehicle stationary and
the ignition switched on, briefly
press the button three times at
intervals of about 5 seconds.
This starts the following initiali-
sation process:
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Initialising of the release position
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Applying the new conditions are
learned and the brake position initialised.
The indicator light in the info display
lights up red
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Releasing the parking brake is once
again operational. The indicator light
in the info display goes out.
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