BMW 5 Series: Releasing
With the ignition switched on:
Manual transmission: Press the
switch
while the brake or clutch is pressed.
Automatic transmission: Press the switch while the brake is pressed or transmission position P is engaged.
The LED and indicator lamp go out.
The parking brake is released.
Automatic Release in cars with automatic transmission
For automatic release, operate the accelerator pedal.
The LED and indicator lamp go out.
Subject to the following requirements, the parking brake is automatically released by operation of the accelerator pedal:
▷ Engine on.
▷ Drive position engaged.
▷ Driver buckled in and doors closed.
Inadvertent operation of the accelerator
pedal
Make sure that the accelerator pedal is not operated
unintentionally; otherwise, the vehicle is
set in motion and there is a risk of an accident.◀
Setting
Pull the switch.
The LED lights up.
The indicator lamp lights up in
red. The
parking brake is set.
Lower lamp: indicator lamp in
Canadian
models
Set the parking brake and further secur ...
Automatic Hold
The concept
This system assists the driver by automatically
setting and releasing the brake, such as when
moving in stop-and-go traffic.
The vehicle is automatically held in place when
it is s ...
See also:
Remove attached parts
following use
Remove auxiliary mirrors, roof or rear luggage
racks which are no longer required following
use.
Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aerodynamics
and increase the fuel consumption. ...
Passenger compartment
CAUTION:
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower amperage rating than specified on the fuse
box cover. This could damage the electrical system or cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not ...
Opening the tailgate from inside the
vehicle (Wagon with a folding bench
seat)
Inside of tailgate
•► To unlock the tailgate: slide locking
catch 2 to the right.•► To open: pull the top of handle 1.•► Swing the tailgate upwards.•► To lock the ...
