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EnglishDriving -> Automatic Hold for your BMW X4 2014-2018
Driving
Controls
The indicator lamp lights up red, a sig‐
nal sounds and the brake lights light
up.
Overview
A Check Control message is displayed.
If the vehicle is slowed down to a speed of ap‐
prox. 2 mph/3 km/h the parking brake is set.
Releasing
With the ignition switched on:
Steptronic transmission: press the
switch while the brake is pressed or se‐
lector lever position P is set.
Automatic Hold
The LED and indicator lamp go out.
Safety information
WARNING
The parking brake is released.
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an ac‐
cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle
against rolling.
Automatic release in cars with
Steptronic transmission
For automatic release, step on the accelerator
pedal.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, observe the following:
The LED and indicator lamp go out.
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Set the parking brake.
The parking brake is automatically released
when you step on the accelerator under the
following conditions:
On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.
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Engine on.
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On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel
chock.◀
Drive mode engaged.
Driver buckled in and doors closed.
Under the following conditions, Automatic
Hold is automatically deactivated and the park‐
ing brake is set:
Automatic Hold
Concept
This system assists the driver by automatically
setting and releasing the brake, such as when
moving in stop-and-go traffic.
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The engine is switched off.
A door is opened and driver's safety belt is
unbuckled while the vehicle is stationary.
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The moving vehicle is brought to a stand‐
still using the parking brake.
The vehicle is automatically held in place when
it is stationary.
On inclines, the system prevents the vehicle
from rolling backward when driving off.
The indicator lamp switches from
green to red and the letters AUTO H go
out.
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Controls
Driving
Activating
Parking
This function can be activated when the driv‐
er's door is closed, the safety belt is fastened
and the engine is running.
The parking brake is automatically set if the
engine is switched off while the vehicle is be‐
ing held by Automatic Hold.
Press button.
The indicator lamp changes from green
to red.
The LED and the letters AUTO H light
up.
The parking brake is not set if the en‐
gine is switched off while the vehicle is coast‐
ing to a halt. Automatic Hold is deactivated.
The indicator lamp lights up.
Automatic Hold is activated.
Automatic Hold remains activated during the
engine stop brought about by the Auto Start/
Stop function.
Deactivating
Press button again.
WARNING
The LED and the letters AUTO H go
out.
Unattended children or animals can
cause the vehicle to move and endanger them‐
selves and traffic, e.g., due to the following ac‐
tions:
Automatic Hold is deactivated.
If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold,
press on the brake pedal to deactivate it.
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Pressing the Start/Stop button.
Releasing the parking brake.
When the parking brake is set manually, Auto‐
matic Hold is deactivated automatically.
Opening and closing the doors or win‐
dows.
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Engaging selector lever position N.
Using vehicle equipment.
Driving
Automatic Hold is activated: the vehicle is au‐
tomatically secured against rolling after brak‐
ing to a standstill.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐
hicle. Take the remote control with you when
exiting and lock the vehicle.◀
The indicator lamp lights up green.
Step on the accelerator pedal to drive
off.
Malfunction
The brake is released automatically.
The indicator lamp goes out.
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.
NOTE
If the vehicle is stationary, Automatic
Hold engages the parking brake. It prevents
the vehicle from rolling in a vehicle wash.
There is a risk of property damage. Deactivate
Automatic Hold prior to entering the vehicle
wash.◀
After a power failure
Putting the parking brake into
operation
1. Switch on the ignition.
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Driving
Controls
The function can be activated or deactivated.
On the Control Display:
2.
Press the switch while stepping on
the brake pedal or selector lever position P
is set.
1. "Settings"
It may take several seconds for the brake to be
put into operation. Any sounds associated with
this are normal.
2. "Lighting"
3. "Triple turn signal"
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out as soon as the parking
brake is ready for operation.
Signaling briefly
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold
it there for as long as you want the turn signal
to flash.
Turn signal, high beams,
headlight flasher
Malfunction
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp
indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
Turn signal
Turn signal in exterior mirror
High beams, headlight flasher
Push the lever forward or pull it backward.
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.
Using turn signals
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High beams, arrow 1.
High beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2.
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
Washer/wiper system
The lever returns into its starting position after
actuation.
General information
To switch off manually, slightly tap the lever to
the resistance point.
Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry,
as this may damage the wiper blades or cause
them to become worn more quickly.
Triple turn signal activation
Lightly tap the lever up or down.
The turn signal flashes three times.
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