BMW 7 Series: Parking brake
Concept
The parking brake is used to prevent the vehicle from rolling when it is parked.
Safety information
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.
Before exiting, secure the vehicle against rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away, follow the following:
- Set the parking brake.
- On uphill grades or on a downhill slope, turn the front wheels in the direction of the curb.
- On uphill grades or on a downhill slope, also secure the vehicle, for instance with a wheel chock.
Warning
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle can cause the vehicle to move and endanger themselves and traffic, for instance due to the following actions:
- Pressing the Start/Stop button.
- Releasing the parking brake.
- Opening and closing the doors or windows.
- Engaging selector lever position N.
- Using vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle.
Take the vehicle key with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.
Overview
Parking brake
Setting
With a stationary vehicle
Pull the switch.
The LED lights up.
The indicator light in the
instrument cluster
illuminates red. The parking brake is
set.
While driving
General information
To use as emergency brake while driving.
Pull the switch and hold it.
The vehicle
brakes hard while the switch is being
pulled.
The indicator light in the
instrument cluster
illuminates red, a signal sounds, and
the brake lights illuminate.
A Check Control message is displayed.
The parking brake is engaged when the vehicle is stationary.
With Emergency Stop Assistant
Pull the switch briefly to
activate the emergency
stop function.
Additional information: Emergency Stop Assistant
Releasing
Releasing manually
- Switch on drive-ready state.
Press the switch while
stepping on the brake pedal or selector lever position P is set.The LED and indicator light go out.
The parking brake is released.
Automatic release
The parking brake is released automatically when you drive away.
The LED and indicator light go out.
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Parking brake- Automatic Hold
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.
Turn signal
Turn signal in exterior mirror
When driving and during operation of the turn
signals or hazard warning system, do not fold in
the exterior mirrors, so that the signal lights on
the exterior mirror are
Wiper system
General information
Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry, as
this may damage the wiper blades or cause them
to become worn more quickly.
Safety information
Warning
If the wipers start movin
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Valet parking mode
Concept
In the valet parking mode, the Control Display is
locked. The operation via iDrive is no longer possible.
E.g., this mode can be used when the vehicle is
handed over for valet parking.
General information
In the valet parking mode, it is not possible to
change vehicle settings via iDrive. P
Distribution Box, Power Support Points
WARNING: Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for handling vehicle battery.
Necessary preliminary work
Disconnect BATTERY CABLE
Fold up covers (1). Unscrew nuts (2).
Tightening torque 61 21 2AZ.
Unscrew nut (3).
Tightening torque 61 21 3AZ.
Disconnect plug connection (4).
Fig. 184: Identifying Batter
