Deutsch
EnglishDriving -> Automatic Hold for your BMW i5 2023-2025
Driving
CONTROLS
Using the parking brake via iDrive
The parking brake can also be engaged or dis-
engaged via iDrive. Additionally, further infor-
mation is displayed.
Automatic Hold
Principle
Automatic Hold assists the driver by automat-
ically applying and releasing the brake, for ex-
ample, in stop-and-go traffic.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
When a gear position is engaged, the vehicle
is automatically held in place when it is station-
ary.
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Drivetrain and chassis"
5. "Parking brake"
On uphill grades the system prevents the vehi-
cle from rolling back when driving off.
6. Select the desired setting.
Malfunction
If the parking brake fails or malfunctions, se-
cure the vehicle so that it does not roll away
before you exit.
General information
The parking brake is automatically engaged
under the following conditions:
▷
▷
If drive-ready state is turned off.
A Check Control message is displayed.
The driver’s door is open for more than one
second and no pedal is pressed during this
time.
Secure the vehicle against rolling away, for in-
stance with a wheel chock, after getting out of
the vehicle.
▷
If the parking brake is used to brake the
vehicle to a stop while driving.
After a power interruption
To reestablish parking brake operability after
a power interruption, an initialization may be
required.
In selector lever position N, Automatic Hold is
temporarily deactivated.
Safety information
1. Turn on standby state.
Warning
2.
3.
Press the parking brake button.
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident,
injury, or property damage. Before leaving
the vehicle, secure the vehicle against rolling
away.
Press the parking brake button
again after 2 seconds.
The Check Control messages for the park-
ing brake go out.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
Possible function-related noises are nor-
mal.
The indicator light indicates that the
parking brake is ready for operation
again.
140
Online Edition for Part no. 01405B37D97 - II/24
Driving
CONTROLS
▷
▷
Set the parking brake.
Activating Automatic Hold
1. Turn on drive-ready state.
On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,
turn the front wheels in the direction of
the curb.
2.
Press the button.
▷
On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with
a wheel chock.
The LED illuminates.
The indicator light illuminates green.
Automatic Hold is activated.
After every vehicle restart, the last se-
lected setting is active.
Warning
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger
themselves and traffic, for example, due to
the following actions:
Automatic Hold holding the vehicle
Automatic Hold is activated and the driver’s
door is closed.
▷
▷
▷
Establishing standby.
Releasing the parking brake.
After stopping, the vehicle is automat-
ically secured against rolling away as
soon as the indicator light illuminates
green.
Opening and closing the doors or win-
dows.
▷
▷
Engaging selector lever position N.
Using vehicle equipment.
Driving off
Press the accelerator pedal to drive off.
There is a risk of accident, injury, or property
damage. Do not leave children or animals un-
attended in the vehicle. Take the vehicle key
with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.
The brake is released automatically and the
indicator light of the parking brake is no longer
illuminated.
Overview
Automatic parking brake application
The parking brake is automatically set if drive-
ready state is switched off while the vehicle is
being held by Automatic Hold or if the vehicle
is exited.
Button in the vehicle
The indicator light changes from green
to red.
The parking brake is not set automatically if
the drive-ready state was switched off while
the vehicle was coasting. Automatic Hold is
temporarily deactivated in this case.
Automatic Hold
141
Online Edition for Part no. 01405B37D97 - II/24
Driving
CONTROLS
Deactivate Automatic Hold
Press the button.
The LED goes out.
The indicator light goes out.
Automatic Hold is switched off.
If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold,
also press on the brake pedal when switching
off.
142
Online Edition for Part no. 01405B37D97 - II/24
