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24 34... Manual emergency release of transmission lock

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Manual emergency release of parking lock from passenger compartment is not possible with GA6HP/GA8HP gearboxes for: 

NOTE: 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 parking lock must be manually released, otherwise the wheels 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
Fig 1: Identifying Drinks Holder And Rubber Mat
G08537730Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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.

Remove cover (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Cover
G08537731Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Releasing transmission lock: 

Insert release tool (1) into opening.

Turn release tool clockwise up to stop and press down.

Transmission lock is released!

Fig 3: Inserting Release Tool Into Opening
G08537732Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Locking transmission lock: 

Pull out release tool in direction of arrow.

Transmission lock is locked.

Fig 4: Identifying Release Tool Pulling Direction
G08537733Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.