BMW 745LI Manual Do Utilizador

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Automatic Hold is automatically deacti-
vated when 

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the engine is switched off 

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the system detects that the driver's seat 
is not occupied while the engine is run-
ning 

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the hood is opened while the engine is 
running 

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

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when the parking brake is used to bring 
the vehicle to a stop. 

The indicator lamp

changes from 

green to red, and the AUTO P letters in the 
Info Display disappear. 

Before starting off again, briefly press the 
button to disengage the parking brake 
manually, refer to page 

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

automatic transmission's selector lever to 
position P and ensure that the parking 
brake is engaged. The vehicle could start to 
roll if you fail to observe these precautions. 
Never leave an unattended vehicle with the 
engine running, as such a vehicle repre-
sents a potential safety hazard.

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Automatic Hold is automatically 
deactivated whenever the system 

detects any tendency for the wheels to spin 
in response to slippery road surfaces. Note 
the status reports in the Check Control. 
You can find more detailed information on 
Check Control on page 

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If a malfunction occurs, the indicator 
lamp

lights up yellow in the Info Dis-

play and a status report will appear in the 
Check Control. Please note any supple-
mentary information that appears in the 
Control Display. 

You can respond to any interruptions in the 
supply of electrical power, for instance, if 
the battery is discharged or disconnected, 
by releasing the parking brake manually. 

Before proceeding to release the 
parking brake manually, and each 

time you park the vehicle without engaging 
the parking brake, always ensure that the 
automatic transmission's selector lever is 
in position P, refer to page 

. Note the 

range indicated in the Info Display. 
If it is not possible to avoid parking on an 
extremely steep slope, use some supple-
mentary means, such as a wheel chock, to 
make certain that the vehicle will not roll, 
refer to page 

exists that the vehicle could roll when 
parked on a very steep hill.

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Should it also be necessary to release the 
automatic transmission's lockout manually, 
for instance, if the battery is discharged, 
always adhere to the following sequence: 

1.

If necessary, start by manually releasing 
the parking brake 

2.

Then release the automatic transmis-
sion's lockout manually, refer to 
page 

Jump-starting and towing, refer to 
pages 

Screwdriver handle 

Emergency-release tool 

10 mm open-end wrench 

You will find the required tools in the 
onboard tool kit mounted on the inside of 

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