BMW 2007 750i Sedan Manual De Propietario

Driving

engage the parking brake the moment the vehi-
cle comes to a stop.

Parking

The parking brake engages automatically when
you stop the vehicle and switch off the engine.
The indicator lamp

changes from green to

red.

You can also release the parking brake
manually after the engine is switched off,

as long as the remote control is in the ignition
lock, refer to page

. You can use this function,

for example, in a car wash.
Automatic Hold is deactivated.

When leaving the vehicle, release the
remote control from the detent in the igni-

tion lock; this precaution prevents children from
disengaging the parking brake etc.

For your safety

Automatic Hold is automatically deactivated
when:

the engine is switched off

the system detects that the driver's seat is
not occupied while the engine is running

the hood is opened while the engine is run-
ning

the luggage compartment is opened while
the engine is running and the transmission
is in reverse

and when the parking brake is used to brake
the vehicle to a stop during driving

The indicator lamp

changes from green to

red, and the indication AUTO P on the Info Dis-
play disappears.
Before starting off again, briefly press the but-
ton to disengage the parking brake manually,
refer to page

, or reactivate Automatic Hold,

refer to page

Before leaving the vehicle with the engine
running, always move the automatic

transmission's selector lever to position P and
make sure that the parking brake is engaged.
The vehicle could start to roll if you fail to take
these precautions.

Automatic Hold is automatically deacti-
vated whenever the system detects any

tendency for the wheels to spin in response to
slippery road surfaces.
Pay attention to the messages on the Info Dis-
play. For additional information, refer to Check
Control on page

Releasing parking brake manually

In the event of an electrical power loss or elec-
trical malfunction, you can release the parking
brake manually.

Before manually releasing the parking
brake and each time you park the vehicle

without engaging the parking brake, make sure
that the automatic transmission is in position P,
refer to page

. Be sure to pay attention to the

information on the Info Display.
If circumstances should force you to park on a
steeply inclined road surface, it is essential to
take additional precautions against inadvertent
rolling, e.g. by using the chock, refer to
page

216

. Otherwise, there is the danger of the

vehicle rolling, depending on the incline.

If it becomes necessary to also unlock the
transmission lock of the automatic transmis-
sion, follow this sequence:

If necessary, start by releasing the parking
brake manually.

Then release the automatic transmission's
transmission lock manually, refer to
page

Jump starting and tow starting information,
refer to section starting on page

220