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EnglishDriving -> Parking brake for your BMW X4 2014-2018
Controls
Driving
Selector lever position P is engaged auto‐
matically.
WARNING
Unattended children or animals can
cause the vehicle to move and endanger them‐
selves and traffic, e.g., due to the following ac‐
tions:
2. Set the parking brake.
Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.
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Pressing the Start/Stop button.
Releasing the parking brake.
Automatic deactivation
In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop func‐
tion is deactivated automatically for safety rea‐
sons, e.g., if no driver is detected.
Opening and closing the doors or win‐
dows.
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Engaging selector lever position N.
Using vehicle equipment.
Malfunction
The Auto Start/Stop function no longer
switches off the engine automatically. A Check
Control message is displayed. It is possible to
continue driving. Have the system checked by
a dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
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.◀
Overview
Parking brake
Concept
The parking brake is used to prevent the vehi‐
cle from rolling when it is parked.
Safety information
WARNING
Parking brake
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.
Setting
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, observe the following:
Pull the switch.
The LED lights up.
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Set the parking brake.
The indicator lamp lights up red. The
parking brake is set.
On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.
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On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel
chock.◀
While driving
To use as emergency brake while driving:
Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle brakes
hard while the switch is being pulled.
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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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