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How to Reset the Parking Brake on a BMW X5?

Model: BMW X5 E70 - Years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Part: Warning light – error code

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To reset the parking brake on a BMW X5, connect a diagnostic tool to the vehicle's OBD port: on this model, the port is located on the lower left side of the dashboard near the steering column. Once the scanner is connected, select the specific model and its corresponding version: this will allow you to reset all errors present in the control unit by following the instructions provided in the video.

Finally, you can disconnect the scanner, ensuring that the parking brake has been reset correctly.


Updated on 17 September 2026 by ScegliAuto


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