BMW 2015 BMW i3 Manual Do Proprietário

ness is switched off and the vehicle comes to a
stop.

The parking brake is used to prevent the vehi‐
cle from rolling when it is parked.

Parking brake

Apply parking brake and further secure
the vehicle if needed.

Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐
erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward
and downward inclines, further secure the ve‐
hicle, e.g., by turning the steering wheel in the
direction of the curb.◀

Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when

leaving the vehicle so that children, e.g., can‐
not release the parking brake.◀

Pull the reel.
The LED lights up.

The indicator lamp lights up red. The
parking brake is set.

Use as emergency brake while driving:
Pull the reel and hold it. The vehicle brakes
hard while the reel is being pulled.

The indicator lamp lights up red, a sig‐
nal sounds and the brake lights light
up.

A Check Control message is displayed.

If the vehicle is slowed down down to a speed
of approx. 2 mph/3 km/h the parking brake is
set.

With drive readiness switched on:

Press the reel while stepping on the
brake pedal or selector lever position P is

set.
The LED and indicator lamp go out.
The parking brake is released.

For automatic release, step on the accelerator
pedal.
The LED and indicator lamp go out.
The parking brake is automatically released
when you step on the accelerator:

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Drive readiness switched on.

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Drive mode engaged.

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Driver buckled in and doors closed.

Inadvertent operation of the accelerator
pedal

Make sure that the accelerator pedal is not op‐
erated unintentionally; otherwise, the vehicle is
set in motion and there is a risk of an acci‐
dent.◀

In the event of a failure or malfunction of the
parking brake, secure the vehicle against roll‐
ing using a wheel chock, e.g., when leaving it.

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