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Releasing the parking brake manually
In the event of an electrical power loss or electrical malfunction, you can release the parking brake manually. Secure the vehicle against rolling Before releasing the parking brake manually, ...

Switching off automatically
System switches off: above approx. 9 mph/ 15 km/h. Switch on the system again if necessary. ...

Easy to operate iDrive
Then there's the iDrive. After testing a series of BMW's this year, I am starting to take a more German approach to the iDrive. Americans are just stupid. Please don't be offended by that if you ...