the bmw active hybrid 5 owners manual

cle, for example, by turning the steering wheel in
the direction of the curb. ◀

While driving

Use while driving serves as an emergency brak‐
ing function:

Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle brakes
hard while the button is being pulled.

The indicator lamp lights up 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.

Releasing

With the ignition switched on:

Automatic transmission: Press the switch
while the brake is pressed or transmission
position P is engaged.

The LED and indicator lamp go out.

The parking brake is released.

Automatic Release in cars with

automatic transmission

For automatic release, operate the accelerator
pedal.

The LED and indicator lamp go out.

Subject to the following requirements, the park‐
ing brake is automatically released by operation
of the accelerator pedal:

▷ Drive readiness on.

▷ Drive position engaged.

▷ Driver buckled in and doors closed.

Inadvertent operation of the accelerator

pedal

Make sure that the accelerator pedal is not op‐
erated unintentionally; otherwise, the vehicle is
set in motion and there is a risk of an accident.◀

Automatic Hold

The concept

This system assists the driver by automatically

setting and releasing the brake, such as when

moving in stop-and-go traffic.

The vehicle is automatically held in place when

it is stationary.

On inclines, the system prevents the vehicle

from rolling backward when driving away.

For your safety

Under the following conditions, Automatic Hold

is automatically deactivated and the parking

brake is set:

▷ The engine is switched off.

▷ A door is opened and driver's safety belt is

unbuckled while the vehicle is stationary.

▷ The moving vehicle is brought to a standstill

using the parking brake.

The indicator lamp switches from green

to red and the letters AUTO H go out.

Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian

models.

Leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐

ning

Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐

ning, engage position P of the automatic trans‐

mission and ensure that the parking brake is set.

Otherwise, the vehicle may begin to roll.◀

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