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.

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