BMW 320e - Page 159

The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster is illuminated red, a signal sounds
and the brake lights illuminate.
A Check Control message is shown.
Apply the parking brake when the vehicle is sta‐
tionary.
With emergency stop assistant
Briefly press the switch to activate the
emergency stop function.
For further information:
Emergency Stop Assistant, see page 240.
Releasing
Releasing manually
1.
Switch on drive-ready state.
2.
Steptronic transmission: press the
switch with the brakes applied or selector
lever position P engaged.
The LED and indicator lamp are illuminated.
The parking brake is released.
Automatic release
The parking brake is automatically released on
driving off.
LED and indicator lamp turn off.
Steptronic transmission:
Automatic Hold
Principle
This system provides assistance by automatically
applying and releasing the brake, for example in
stop-and-go traffic.
The vehicle is held automatically when at a
standstill.
On upward gradients, it prevents the vehicle
from rolling back when driving off.
General
The parking brake is automatically applied in the
following conditions:
▷ When drive-ready state is switched off.
▷ When the driver's door is opened with the ve‐
hicle at a standstill.
▷ If the vehicle is brought to a standstill with the
parking brake during a journey.
Safety notes
WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can start moving and roll‐
ing away. There is a risk of accident. Before
leaving the vehicle, secure it to prevent it from
rolling away.
Observe the following to ensure that the vehi‐
cle is secured against rolling away:
▷ Apply the parking brake.
▷ Turn the front wheels towards the kerb on
upward or downward gradients.
▷ Additionally secure the vehicle on upward
or downward gradients, for example with a
chock.
WARNING
Unsupervised children or pets in the vehicle
can set the vehicle in motion and endanger
themselves or other road users, for example by
the following actions:
▷ Pressing the start/stop button.
▷ Releasing the parking brake.
▷ Opening and closing doors or windows.
▷ Engaging selector lever position N.
▷ Operating vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accident or injury. Do not
leave children or pets unsupervised in the vehi‐
cle. When leaving the vehicle, take the vehicle
key with you and lock the vehicle.
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