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Originally Posted by bacampbe
I just searched the manual for my M235i (her manual is in her car at the body shop, but I assume it works the same way). It says the unlock process requires the starter to be able to turn over the motor. That was not the case, so it wouldn't have helped.
It seems like if the battery cutout that tturedraider mentioned activates, one would never be able to get the car out of park. If I understand things correctly, this is a pretty serious safety issue.
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In the 435 2015 manual, it appears to be the same:
"Electronic unlocking of the
transmission lock
General information
Electronically unlock the transmission lock to
maneuver vehicle from the danger area.
Unlocking is possible, if the starter can spin
the engine.
Engaging selector lever position N
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the Start/Stop button. The starter
must audibly start.
3. Press and hold the selector lever into position
N.
A corresponding Check Control message
is displayed.
4. Press the selector lever again into position
N within approx. 6 seconds.
Position N is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
5. Release brake, as soon as the starter
stops.
6. Maneuver the vehicle from the danger area
and secure it against moving on its own."