BMW 2011 550i xDrive Owner's Manual page 70

Controls
Unlocking
1. Raise the rear cargo floor cover in the cargo
area, arrow 1, and fasten it with a retaining
strap.
2. Remove the release tool from the tool kit.
3. Take out the floor trim in the cargo area, re‐
moving the clips with a screwdriver, arrows.
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4. Hook the release tool into the release point,
arrow.
5. Forcefully pull the release tool up against the
resistance until you notice a marked in‐
crease in the resistance and the parking
brake releases audibly.
Have the malfunction corrected
If the parking brake has been released
manually in response to a malfunction, only
technicians can return it to operation.
Have the malfunction corrected by your service
center.◀
After a power failure
Only put the parking brake into operation
after a power failure
The parking brake should only be put into oper‐
ation again if it was manually released due to an
interruption in the supply of electrical power.
Otherwise, it cannot be ensured that the parking
brake will function properly.◀