3.
4.
5.
Take out the floor trim in the trunk, removing
the clips with a screw driver, arrow.
The parking brake should only be put into oper‐
ation again if it was manually released due to an
interruption in the supply of electrical power.
Otherwise, it cannot be ensured that the parking
brake will function properly.◀
Putting the parking brake into
operation
1.
Switch on the ignition.
2.
Press the switch while the brake is de‐
pressed or transmission position P is en‐
gaged.
Hook the release tool into the release point,
arrow.
It may take several seconds for the brake to be
put into operation. Any sounds associated with
this are normal.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out as soon as the parking
brake is ready for operation.
Indicator lamp in Canadian models
Automatic Hold
Forcefullypullthereleasetoolupagainstthe
resistance until you notice a marked in‐
crease in the resistance and the parking
brake releases audibly.
The concept
This system assists the driver by automatically
setting and releasing the parking 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.
Have the malfunction corrected
If the parking brake has been released
manually in response to a malfunction, only
technicians can return it to operation.
Have the malfunction corrected by your author‐
ized dealership.◀
For your safety
AutomaticHoldisdeactivatedautomaticallyand
the parking brake is set when:
After a power failure
Only put the parking brake into operation
after a power failure
▷
The engine is switched off.
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| Categories | BMW 5-Series Manuals, BMW Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW 550i, BMW F07, BMW Gran Turismo |
| Model Year | 2010 |
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