The concept
The parking brake is used to prevent the vehicle from rolling when it is parked.
- Engine switched off: the parking brake acts on the rear wheels.
- Engine running: the parking brake acts on the disc brakes of the front and rear wheels via the hydraulic brake system.
The parking brake can be set manually or automatically:
- Manual: by pulling and pushing the switch.
- Automatic: by activating Automatic Hold.

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Width, height
Width, height
1 Vehicle height without roof-mounted aerial: 56.3 inches/1,430 mm
Vehicle height with roof-mounted aerial: 56.7 inches/1,442 mm
2 Vehicle width, without mirrors: 71.3 inches/1,811 ...
General information
The channels are offered in predefined packages.
The packages must be enabled by telephone. ...
Safety
The BMW 5 Series has earned Top Safety Pick status from the Insurance
Institute for Highway Safety for top scores in frontal, side and rear crash
tests and a roof-strength test that reflects rollo ...
