24 34... Unlock transmission lock electronically: Notes

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION Notes
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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 activated although the engine starts, the fuse for the electrical fuel pump may be pulled.
  • The emergency release is active for 15 minutes.
  • As soon as a wheel speed signal is recorded, this period will be extended by another 15 minutes.
  • After this period of time, the parking lock will be engaged without message.
  • The chronological information depends on the battery capacity.
  • Only specially trained service personnel are permitted to operate both the mechanical as well as the electrical emergency transmission release system.
  • The vehicle must be raised and the underbody panelling removed in order to operate the mechanical emergency transmission release.
NOTE: For mechanical emergency transmission release, see MANUAL EMERGENCY RELEASE OF TRANSMISSION LOCK  and MANUALLY RELEASING PARKING LOCK (FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE) .
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