BMW X3 Owners Manual: Electronic unlocking of the transmission lock
General information Electronically unlock the transmission lock to maneuver vehicle from the danger area.
Unlocking is possible, if the started can spin the engine.
Engaging selector lever position N
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the Start/Stop button. The starter must audibly start.
3. Press and hold the selector lever into position N.
A corresponding Check Control message is displayed.
4. Press the selector lever again into position N within approx. 6 seconds.
Position N is displayed in the instrument cluster.
5. Release brake, as soon as the starter stops.
6. Maneuver the vehicle from the danger area and secure it against moving on its own.
Shift paddles
The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow
you to shift gears quickly while keeping both
hands on the steering wheel.
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BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Shift valves, parking lock: Unlock transmission lock electronically
For various tasks, it is necessary to unlock and lock the parking lock.
Before releasing the parking lock, secure the vehicle against rolling away.
The emergency release is only possible if the engine does not start and the starter is turning.
If the emergency release must be activate ...