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MSM-MSM-RSA-PH-01-NB-PS-0009-G14 Unlock transmission lock electronically

VIN: Vehicle: 3'/F30/SEDAN/335i/N55/AUTO/USA/LL/2012/07

System Version: 3.47.10.13054 Data Version: R3.47.10.13054

Unlock transmission lock electronically

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In order to be able to manoeuvre away a vehicle with automatic transmission, except

for M-vehicles, after an accident, the selector lever position N must be engaged to
unlock the transmission lock. If this is not possible, the transmission lock must be
electronically unlocked.

Secure vehicle against rolling before release

Before manually unlocking the transmission lock, ensure that the parking brake is
engaged.
Adapt the securing means of the vehicle to the downhill gradient of the roadway, for
example by means of a chock. Otherwise, the vehicle may scroll away.
No tow away of vehicles with unlocked transmission lock on own axle
Do not tow away vehicles with electronically unlocked transmission lock on their own
axle. The unlocking of the electronic transmission lock is only used as manoeuvring
aid.

Unlock transmission lock electronically

Step on the brake during the entire ulocking procedure.
The transmission lock can only be unlocked as long as the starter audibly and evenly
turns, but the engine is not running.

To prevent the engine from starting during a turning starter, the fuel pump fuse can be
pulled if necessary. See fuse box installation location

Overview of luggage compartment

1. Step on the brake pedal.

2. Press start/stop button.
Starter turns for about 20 seconds.
3. Press unlock button 1, arrow 1, and hold pressed during the entire unlocking.
4. Move selector lever to the N position for at least 4 seconds. An acoustic signal or a
text message is output, depending on the vehicle.
5. Move the selector lever back to its initial setting.
6. Move the selector lever to position N again briefly and then move back to the initial
setting.
7. Release unlock button. The display on the selector lever shows N.
The transmission lock is now unlocked.
8. Take foot off brake pedal.
The starter stops turning. The vehicle can now be rolled.
The transmission lock is unlocked for approx. 15 minutes. The unlocking of the
transmission lock extends by approx. 15 minutes for every detected rotational
movement of the vehicle. The exact duration of the unlocking depends on the state of
charge of the vehcile battery.
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Locking transmission lock again
After stopping the vehicle, lock the transmission lock again, otherwise there is the
danger that the vehicle will roll.

Electronically locking transmission lock

Press start/stop button.
The transmission lock is locked again.

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