Apply the open-end wrench to the
hexagon on the emergency-release
tool.
Press against the resistance from the
spring to guide the emergency-release
tool all the way in, then hold it in place.
Turn the emergency-release tool in the
direction indicated by arrow 2, continu-
ing until you hear the mechanism snap
into place and feel resistance; maintain

pressure on the tool after the mecha-
nism engages

Use the open-end wrench to turn the
emergency-release tool against the
drive unit's mechanical resistance, con-
tinuing to rotate it in arrow direction 2
until you feel a substantial increase in
turning effort

To prevent possible damage to the
rear brakes, always make sure that

the parking brake is completely released
before driving the vehicle.

Return the tools to their places

Return the spare tire cover and the floor
mat to their original locations.

Have any defects repaired at the
nearest BMW center. The technicians

can also return the parking brake to normal
operational status after it has been
released manually in response to malfunc-
tion.

Following manual release, the actual
status of the parking brake may vary

from that displayed by the indicator lamp.

Operation after interruptions in
power supply

The parking brake may only be used
again, if it was released manually after

an interruption in power supply, i.e. as a
result of a discharged or disconnected bat-
tery. If this is not done, the parking brake
may fail to operate correctly. Even with the
parking brake engaged, there would be a
danger of the vehicle rolling on steep
hills.

Once the electrical power supply has been
restored you can again use the parking
brake:

With the ignition on and the
vehicle stationary, briefly press
the button three times at inter-
vals of approx. 5 seconds. This
initializes the system as follows:

Initializing the disengaged setting

Engaging: the system registers the new
status and the brake setting is initial-