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:
Car washes
Notes
Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of 140 F/
60 C.
Holding them too ...
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 ...
Automatic deactivation
In certain situations, the Automatic Engine Start/
Stop Function is deactivated automatically for
safety reasons, such as when the driver is detected
to be absent.
Malfunction
The automatic engin ...
