How to Force the BMW 5 Series into Neutral Gear?

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CadenDella
07/30/25 9:00am
Keep pressing the brake pedal and hold the START/STOP button, then operate the unlock button on the electronic gear selector. While holding the unlock button, move the gear selector to the N position and maintain it for approximately 5 seconds. Once neutral gear is engaged, a check control message will appear on the instrument cluster (KOMBI). Release the brake pedal, START/STOP button, gear selector, and unlock button.
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