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

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Notes
> Reception may not be available in some situations, such as under certain environmental
or topographic conditions. The satellite radio cannot influence this.
> The signal may not be availabl ...
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 available in a vehicle,
e ...
Active Protection - preventative occupant protection
The Active Protection safety package is making its debut in the new BMW
3-Series Sedan under the banner of BMW ConnectedDrive. This assistance system is
activated shortly after the driver pulls aw ...
