Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 2501 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - REPAIR)SHIFT VALVES, PARKING LOCK24 34... UNLOCK TRANSMISSION LOCK ELECTRONICALLYNOTES
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans
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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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.