BMW 7 Series: Controller
MANUAL EMERGENCY RELEASE OF TRANSMISSION LOCK
Manual emergency release of transmission lock from inside vehicle is not possible with GA6HP/GA8HP gearboxes from 03/2010
- From production date 04/2010 on, the transmission lock release cable is not fitted on:
- F01/F02/F03 GA6HP from production date 03/2010
- F01/F02/F03/F04 GA8HP from production date 09/2010
- F07 GA8HP from production date 03/2010
- F10 GA8HP from production date 06/2010
Releasing the transmission lock under the vehicle floor remains possible for towing purposes.
MANUALLY RELEASING TRANSMISSION LOCK
In the event of a power supply interruption, e.g. flat battery or electrical fault, the transmission lock must be manually released, otherwise the wheel will be locked and the vehicle cannot be moved.
IMPORTANT: Secure vehicle against rolling, e.g. with chocks.
Press the brake pedal when manually releasing the transmission lock, otherwise there is a risk that the vehicle will roll when the transmission lock is manually released.
If the parking brake has to be released as well, observe the following procedure:
1. First, manually release the PARKING BRAKE.
2. Then manually release the automatic transmission lock.
NOTE: Release tool is located in on-board tool kit.
Open lid of drinks holder (1).
Lift out drinks holder (1) and rubber mat (2) from drinks holder base.
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Fig. 59: Identifying Drinks Holder And Rubber Mat Of Drinks Holder Base
Remove cover (1).
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Fig. 60: Identifying Cover Of Drinks Holder Base
Releasing transmission lock
Insert release tool (1) into opening.
Turn release tool clockwise up to stop and press down.
Transmission lock is released!
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Fig. 61: Releasing Transmission Lock Using Release Tool
Locking transmission lock
Pull out release tool in direction of arrow.
Transmission lock is locked.
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Fig. 62: Pulling Out Release Tool In Direction Of Arrow
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Manual Emergency Release Of Transmission Lock
Manual emergency release of transmission lock from inside vehicle is not
possible with GA6HP/GA8HP gearboxes from
03/2010
From production date 04/2010 on, the transmission lock release cable is
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Release Transmission Lock Electronically
For various tasks, it is necessary to unlock and lock the parking lock.
Before unlocking the parking lock, secure the vehicle against rolling away.
Emergency release is only possible if the engine
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Driver profiles- Renaming a driver profile
Countries in which ConnectedDrive is not available:
The name that was assigned when the driver
profile was set up can be changed via iDrive:
"CAR"
"Driver profiles"
As an alternative for Steps 1 and 2, the profile
image can be tapped in the top status bar.
Select driver profile.
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REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS FOR BONDED SEALS
1. General information on handling rubber seal profiles
If seals reveal partly detached protective film on delivery, they must
not be bonded.
Store seals at 5ºC to 40ºC.
If, during the handling, the protective film has come off before
bonding, it can st
