BMW 5 Series: 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 secure
the vehicle as required
Set the parking brake firmly when parking; otherwise,
the vehicle could roll. On steep upward
and downward inclines, further secure the vehicle,
for example, by turning the steering wheel in
the direction of the curb. ◀
While driving
Use while driving serves as an emergency braking function:
Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle brakes hard while the button is being pulled.
The indicator lamp lights up in
red, a signal
sounds and the brake lamps light up.
Lower lamp: indicator lamp in
Canadian
models
If the vehicle is braked to a speed of approx.
2 mph/3 km/h, the parking brake remains set.
The concept
The parking brake is primarily intended to prevent
the vehicle from rolling while parked; it
brakes the rear wheels.
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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 ...
See also:
Braking safely
Your vehicle is equipped with ABS as a standard
feature.
Applying the brakes fully is the most effective
way of braking in situations when this is necessary.
The vehicle maintains steering respo ...
If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice
Install the compact spare tire on one of the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Perform the following steps and fit tire chains to the front tires:
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Rep ...
Interior rearview mirror, automatic
dimming feature
The concept
Interior rearview mirror, automatic
dimming feature
Photocells are used for control:
▷ In the mirror glass.
▷ On the back of the mirror.
Functional requirement
For pr ...
