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.
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The concept
backup camera, refer to page 112, can be
switched on.
PDC supports you when parking. A slow approach
to an object in front of or behind your vehicle
is announced by:
▷ Signal tones.
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The concept
HDC is a downhill driving assistant that automatically
controls vehicle speed on steep downhill
gradients. Without the brakes being applied,
the vehicle moves at slightly more than twice
walki ...
Individual protection at every seat
The exemplary crash responses of the new BMW 3-Series Sedan body also provide
the best possible basis for the optimum design and set-up of the car's restraint
systems. The sports sedan is equipped ...