Setting
Pull the switch.
The LED lights up.
The indicator lamp lights up in
red. The
parking brake is set.
Lower lamp: indicator lamp in
Canadian
models
Set the parking brake and further secure
the vehicle as required
Set the parking brake firmly when parking; otherwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward and downward inclines, further secure the vehicle, for example, by turning the steering wheel in the direction of the curb.
While driving
Use while driving:
Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle brakes hard while the button is being pulled.
The indicator lamp lights up in
red, a signal
sounds and the brake lamps light up.
Lower lamp: indicator lamp in
Canadian
models
If the vehicle is braked to a speed of approx. 2 mph/3 km/h, the parking brake remains set.
See also:
Engine oil temperature
► Cold engine: the pointer is
at
the low temperature end.
Drive at moderate engine and
vehicle speeds.
► Normal operating temperature:
the pointer is in the middle
or in the ...
Roadside Assistance
At a glance
BMW Roadside Assistance* can be contacted if
assistance is needed in the event of a breakdown.
Roadside Assistance* can also be contacted via
a Check Control message.
Starting Roads ...
USB audio interface/mobile phone
audio interface
At a glance
It is possible to connect external audio devices.
They can be operated via iDrive. The sound is
output on the vehicle loudspeakers.
Connectors for external devices
▷ Connection ...
