The concept
The parking brake is primarily intended to prevent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes the rear wheels.
The parking brake can be set manually or automatically:
▷ Manual: by pulling and pushing the switch.
▷ Automatic: by activating Automatic Hold.
See also:
Operating from the inside
Via the button for the central locking system.
If the vehicle has been locked from inside, the
fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the
central locki ...
Brake assistant
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system
automatically produces the maximum braking
force boost. It thus helps to achieve the shortest
possible braking distance during full braking.
This ...
Performance
The 650i is the only 6 Series trim available for 2012; the convertible is
hitting the market ahead of the hardtop coupe. The rear wheels are powered by a
400-horsepower, twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8 e ...