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:
Parking assistant
The concept
This system assists the driver in parking parallel
to the road.
Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces on
both sides of the vehicle.
The parking assistant calculates the best p ...
Owner maintenance
Periodic maintenance requirements and intervals are described in your vehicle's
Warranty and Service Records Information booklet.
The following points can be carried out between the normally sc ...
Fuel filler flap
The fuel filler flap is unlocked or locked
automatically when you open or close the
vehicle with the SmartKey or using KEYLESSGO.
The position of the fuel filler cap is displayed
in the instrum ...
