BMW 7 Series: 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.
On uphill grades the system prevents the vehicle from rolling backward when driving off
General information
Under the following conditions, the parking brake is automatically engaged:
- Drive-ready state is switched off.
- The driver's door is opened while the vehicle is stationary.
- The moving vehicle is brought to a standstill using the parking brake.
Display
The indicator light changes from
green
to red.
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.
NOTICE
If the vehicle is stationary, Automatic Hold engages the parking brake and prevents the vehicle from rolling in a car wash. There is a risk of damage to property. Deactivate Automatic Hold prior to entering the car wash.
Overview
Automatic Hold
Establishing function readiness of Automatic Hold
- Switch on drive-ready state.
Press the button.
The LED lights up.
The indicator light lights up
green.
Automatic Hold is functional.
After every new vehicle start, the last selected setting is active.
Automatic Hold holding the vehicle
Function readiness is established and the driver's door is closed.
After stepping on the brake pedal, for instance when stopping at a traffic light, the vehicle is automatically secured against rolling.
The indicator light lights up
green.
Driving off
Step on the accelerator pedal to drive off.
The brake is released automatically and the indicator light of the parking brake is no longer illuminated.
Activating the parking brake automatically
The parking brake is automatically set if driveready state is switched off while the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold or if the vehicle is exited.
The indicator light changes from
green
to red.
The parking brake is not set automatically, if the drive-ready state is switched off, while the vehicle is coasting to a halt. Automatic Hold is deactivated.
Switching function readiness off
Press the button.
The LED goes out
The indicator light goes out.
Automatic Hold is switched off.
If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold, press additionally on the brake pedal, when switching off.
Malfunction
If the parking brake fails or malfunctions, secure the vehicle against rolling before exiting.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Secure the vehicle against rolling away, for instance with a wheel chock, after exiting the vehicle.
After a power failure
To reestablish parking brake functionality after a power failure:
- Switch on standby state.
Pull the switch while
stepping on the brake pedal or selector lever position P is set and then push.
This process may take a few seconds. Some mechanical sounds associated with this process are normal.
The indicator light is no longer
illuminated
as soon as the parking brake is
ready for operation again.
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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
Wiper system- Windshield washer system
Safety information
Warning
The washer fluid can freeze onto the window at
low temperatures and obstruct the view. There
is a risk of accident. Only use the washer systems,
if the washer fluid cannot
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In the vicinity of the steering wheel
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-specific
and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to
Mounting
SUBSEQUENT INSTALLATION OF WHEEL-BOLT LOCK
Loosen wheel bolts.
Raise car so that wheel can be turned freely.
Release wheel studs to such an extent that the wheel can move freely on the
wheel hub.
Turn wheel so that valve is face down.
Remove top wheel stud and insert wheel stud lock.
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