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:
Heated seat (if so equipped)
The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters.
1. Start the engine.
2. Push the low or high position of the switch,
as desired, depending on the temperature.
The indicator light in the switch w ...
Wipers and washers
A : Wiper speed control
· MIST – Single wipe
· OFF – Off
· INT – Intermittent wipe
· LO – Low wiper speed
· HI – High wiper speed
B : Intermittent or Auto control wipe time adju ...
Seat belt height adjustment
Seat belt height adjustment
Note: Lifting the slider slightly whilepressing the locking button makes iteasier to release the locking mechanism.
To raise or lower, press the locking buttonon the adju ...
