2007 BMW 7 Series Owner's Manual - Page 61
2007 BMW 7 Series Manual
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It is only possible to disengage the parking brake with the ignition on. If exceptional circumstances should make it necessary to engage the parking brake while the vehicle is in motion, maintain pressure on the button. The indicator lamp on the Info Display lights up in red, a chime sounds, and the brake lamps light up. The vehicle continues to brake forcefully for as long as you maintain pressure on the button. When you brake the vehicle almost to a stop, i.e., down to a speed of approximately 2 mph/ 3 km/h or below, the parking brake remains engaged. You can activate or deactivate Automatic Hold via the "Settings" menu in iDrive. Activation/deactivation iDrive, for principle details, refer to page 16. 1. Press the menu. button to open the start 2. Move the controller toward "Settings". 3. Select "Vehicle" and press the controller. 4. Select "AUTO P". Press the controller to activate/deactivate the desired function. Manual release Briefly press the button with the ignition switched on. The indicator lamp on the Info Display goes out. As long as the remote control is inserted into the ignition lock, you can also release the parking brake after the engine has been switched off. This function is useful, for example, in automatic car washes, refer to page 123< When leaving the vehicle, always bring the remote control with you; this precaution prevents children from disengaging the parking brake, for example.< > Automatic Hold is activated. The green AUTO P status message on the Info Display indicates that the system is ready for operation. > Automatic Hold is deactivated. The green AUTO P status message disappears from the Info Display. You can program the programmable button on the steering wheel with the Automatic Hold function, refer to page 52. This gives you the option of being able to quickly activate or deactivate Automatic Hold without distracting your attention from the road.< Automatic Hold You can activate the system after starting the engine; it then remains operational until the next time the engine is switched off. This feature provides additional assistance during vehicle operation by automatically engaging and releasing the parking brake during stops at traffic lights, in stop-and-go traffic, etc. The vehicle is automatically held in place so as to suppress the tendency to creep when the transmission is in drive. It also prevents the vehicle from rolling backward during uphill starts. The parking brake engages automatically when you stop the vehicle and switch off the engine. Driving The parking brake engages automatically when the vehicle comes to a stop. The indicator lamp on Info Display lights up green. To start off again, simply press the accelerator pedal. The parking brake is released automatically; the indicator lamp goes out. Do not drive through an automatic car wash with the Automatic Hold on and the engine running. Otherwise, the system will 59 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 013 316 - © 02/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance