BMW Z4 sDrive30i Owner's Manual page 55

6. The transmission shifts up automatically as
long as the accelerator is pressed all the way
down.
Launch Control only becomes available again
after a certain distance has been driven.
Launch Control can only be used after the
break-in phase, refer to page
To maintain driving stability, activate DSC
whenever possible.
Manually releasing and engaging the
transmission lock
If a power failure occurs, e.g., if the battery is
discharged or disconnected, the transmission
lock must be released manually, otherwise the
rear wheels are blocked and the vehicle cannot
be towed.
Release the transmission lock manually for tow‐
ing only and set the parking brake beforehand to
prevent the vehicle from rolling. After parking
the vehicle, engage the transmission lock again
manually, refer to page
Manual release
1. Unclip the sleeve of the selector lever.
2. Pull the sleeve up over the selector lever un‐
til the sleeve is inside out.
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3. Insert the Allen wrench from the
vehicle tool kit, refer to page 127,
cap.
4. Turn the cap with the Allen wrench, arrow 1,
and remove it, arrow 2.
5. Insert the Allen wrench into the opening, ar‐
row 1.
Turn the Allen wrench in the correct
direction.
Do not turn the Allen wrench in the opposite
direction as this may damage the mecha‐
nism.◀
6. Turn the Allen wrench as far as it will go, ar‐
row 2. The transmission lock is released.
7. Draw the Allen wrench out of the opening.
Locking the transmission lock again
After parking the vehicle, lock the trans‐
mission lock again to prevent the vehicle from
rolling.◀
onboard
into the
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