Driving
CONTROLS
The indicator light in the instrument clus‐
ter goes out as soon as the parking brake
is ready for operation.
Releasing
Releasing manually
1. Switch on drive-ready state.
Turn signal, high beams,
headlight flasher
2.
Press the switch while stepping on the
brake pedal or selector lever position P is set.
The LED and indicator light go out.
The parking brake is released.
Turn signal
Automatic release
Turn signal in exterior mirror
For automatic release, step on the accelerator
pedal.
When driving and during operation of the turn
signals or hazard warning system, do not fold in
the exterior mirrors, so that the signal lights on
the exterior mirror are easy to see.
The LED and indicator light go out.
The parking brake is automatically released
when you step on the accelerator pedal under
the following conditions:
Using turn signals
▷ Drive-ready state switched on.
▷ Drive mode engaged.
▷ Driver buckled in and doors closed.
Malfunction
If the parking brake fails or malfunctions, secure
the vehicle against rolling before exiting.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Press the lever past the resistance point.
Secure the vehicle against rolling away, for in‐
stance with a wheel chock, after existing the ve‐
hicle.
The lever returns into its starting position after
actuation. To switch off manually, slightly tap the
lever to the resistance point.
After a power failure
Triple turn signal activation
Lightly tap the lever up or down.
The turn signal flashes three times.
The function can be activated or deactivated.
Via iDrive:
Re-activating the parking brake
1. Switch on standby state.
2.
Press the switch while stepping on the
brake pedal or selector lever position P is set.
It may take several seconds for the brake to be
reactivated. Some mechanical sounds associ‐
ated with this process are normal.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Lighting"
4. "Exterior lighting"
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