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.

See also:
Windshield washer nozzles
The washer jets are automatically heated whenever
the ignition is switched on. ...
Camera monitoring: Lane Departure Warning System and Collision Warning
The Lane Departure Warning System available for the new BMW 3-Series Sedan is
activated at speeds above 70 km/h (43 mph) and warns the driver if he
unintentionally strays out of his lane. The syst ...
Control Display
Notes
To clean the Control Display, follow the care
instructions.
Do not place objects close to the Control
Display; otherwise, the Control Display can
be damaged.
Switching off
1. ...
