BMW 5 Series: 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 stationary.
On inclines, the system prevents the vehicle from rolling backward when driving away.
For your safety
Under the following conditions, Automatic Hold is automatically deactivated and the parking brake is set:
▷ The engine is switched off.
▷ A door is opened and driver's safety belt is
unbuckled while the vehicle is stationary.
▷ The moving vehicle is brought to a standstill
using the parking brake.
The indicator lamp switches from green to red and the letters AUTO H go out.
Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian models
Leaving the vehicle with the engine running
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine running,
engage position P of the automatic transmission
and ensure that the parking brake is set.
Otherwise, the vehicle may begin to roll.◀
Activating
This function can be activated when the driver's door is closed and the safety belt is fastened, or while driving.
Press the button.
The LED and the letters AUTO H light up.
The indicator lamp lights up.
Automatic Hold is activated.
Deactivating
Press the button again.
The LED and the letters AUTO H go out.
Automatic Hold is deactivated.
If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold, press on the brake pedal to deactivate it.
When the parking brake, is set manually, Automatic Hold is deactivated automatically.
Driving
Automatic Hold is activated: the vehicle is automatically secured against rolling when it stops.
The indicator lamp lights up in green.
Step on the accelerator pedal to drive off.
The brake is released automatically.
The indicator lamp goes out.
Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian models
Before driving into a car wash
Deactivate Automatic Hold; otherwise, the
parking brake will be set when the vehicle is stationary
and the vehicle will no longer be able to
roll.◀
Parking
The parking brake is automatically set if the engine is switched off while the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold.
The indicator lamp changes from green to red.
The parking brake is not set if the engine is switched off while the vehicle is coasting to a halt. Automatic Hold is deactivated.
Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian models Automatic Hold remains activated during an engine stop brought about by the Automatic Engine Start/Stop Function.
Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for example,
cannot release the parking brake.◀
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 ...Malfunction
In the event of a failure or malfunction of the parking brake, secure the vehicle against rolling using a wheel chock, for example, when leaving it. ...See also:
Running the Vehicle While Parked
It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know.
WARNING
Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine ex ...
StabiliTrak® System
The vehicle may have a vehicle
stability enhancement system called
StabiliTrak. It is an advanced
computer-controlled system that
assists with directional control of the
vehicle in difficult ...
Maintenance Minder
Your vehicle displays engine oil life
and maintenance service items on
the information display to show you
when you should have your dealer do
engine oil replacement and indicated
maintenanc ...