2009 BMW M3 Owner's Manual - Page 59

3. Remove the remote control from the ignition lock, refer to page 55. This automatically engages transmission position P. Releasing Before driving into a car wash The vehicle is able to roll when you perform the following steps: 1. Insert the remote control, even with convenient access, into the ignition lock. 2. Depress the brake. 3. Engage transmission position N. 4. Switch off the engine. Transmission position P is engaged: > Automatically after approx. 30 minutes > When you remove the remote control from the ignition lock Pull slightly upwards, press the button and lower the lever. In exceptional cases, if the parking brake has to be used to slow or stop the car, do not pull the lever up too hard. In doing so, continuously press the button of the parking brake lever. Otherwise, excessive force on the parking brake can lock up the rear wheels and cause the rear of the car to swerve.< To prevent corrosion and one-sided braking action, occasionally apply the parking brake lightly when the vehicle is slowly coming to a stop if the traffic conditions are suitable. The brake lamps do not light up when the parking brake is applied.< The parking brake is primarily intended to prevent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes the rear wheels. Indicator lamp The indicator lamp is lit, and when you drive off an acoustic signal sounds in addition. The parking brake is still applied. Indicator lamp for Canadian models. Manual transmission Applying The lever locks in position automatically. 57 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, press the gearshift lever to the right. Otherwise the engine could be damaged if you inadvertently shift into 3rd or 4th gear.< Communications Entertainment Navigation Parking brake Driving tips Controls At a glance