2007 BMW X5 Owner's Manual - Page 60

Driving Setting Releasing With engine running Pull button. The parking brake is set. The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up red. The parking brake is set. Indicator lamp on Canadian models. Press the button with the brake depressed. The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out. Indicator lamp on Canadian models. The remote control does not have to be inserted into the ignition lock for the parking brake to be set. With engine switched off Press the button with the brake depressed. This function is useful, for example, in automatic car washes, refer to pages 36, 124. When leaving the vehicle, take the remote control with you; this precaution prevents children from releasing the parking brake, etc.< While driving If exceptional circumstances should make it necessary to set the parking brake while the vehicle is in motion, pull on the button longer. The vehicle continues to brake forcefully for as long as you pull on the button. The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up red, a chime sounds and the brake lamps light up. Indicator lamp on Canadian models. Parking brake malfunction In case of a failure of or fault in the parking brake, secure the vehicle against rolling if you leave the vehicle. As soon as you brake the vehicle almost to a stop, i.e., down to a speed of approx. 2 mph/ 3 km/h or below, the parking brake remains set. Releasing parking brake manually In the event of an electrical power loss or electrical malfunction, you can release the parking brake manually. Before manually releasing the parking brake and each time you park the vehicle without setting the parking brake, make sure that the automatic transmission is in position P, refer to page 60. Be sure to pay attention to the information in the instrument cluster. In addition, secure the vehicle against rolling, e.g. with a chock. Otherwise there is a danger 58 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG