The concept
The parking brake is primarily intended to prevent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes the rear wheels.

See also:
Braking: One Step Up, Two Back
There is an aspect of the 5 Series that we do object to, though, and that's
the braking. To be clear, the car stops well enough; it's not a safety concern.
The problem is the feel of the braking, ...
General information
Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribution
to vehicle safety.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
that you entrust corresponding procedures to
the service center if you are unfamilia ...
Contacts
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not availab ...
