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:
Functional readiness of the airbag
system
When the ignition is switch on, the warning
lamp in the instrument cluster lights
up briefly and thereby indicates the operational
readiness of the entire airbag system
and the belt tensione ...
Controls
Almost all functions can be operated in the same
manner as they are in the front. Special features
of operating the system in the rear are described
here. ...
2012 BMW 3 Series Sedan: First Look
Competes with: Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Infiniti G37, Audi A4
Looks like: A little bit bigger outside, just a teensy bit bigger inside
Drivetrain: 240-hp, 2.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-four cylin ...