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:
Reading lamps
Reading lamps
Press the button.
Reading lamps are located at the front and rear
next to the interior lamps. ...
After the ignition is switched off
When the remote control is removed or the ignition
is switched off, the windows can continue
to be operated for approx. 1 minute as long as
no door is opened. ...
Built for Curves
Like BMW's cars, the X3 offers top-notch road manners. Some may find the
steering wheel too difficult to turn, but its heavy rotations render spot-on
directional control. The meaty steering wheel ...
