BMW X5 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 72)

Automatic Release in cars with

automatic transmission

For automatic release, operate the accelerator

pedal.

The LED and indicator lamp go out.

Subject to the following requirements, the

parking brake is automatically released by op‐

eration of the accelerator pedal:

▷ Engine on.

▷ Drive mode engaged.

▷ 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.◀

Automatic Hold

The concept

This system assists the driver by automatically

setting and releasing the brake, such as when

moving in stop-and-go traffic.

The vehicle is automatically held in place when

it is stationary.

On inclines, the system prevents the vehicle

from rolling backward when driving away.

For your safety

Under the following conditions, Automatic

Hold is automatically deactivated and the park‐

ing brake is set:

▷ The engine is switched off.

▷ A door is opened and driver's safety belt is

unbuckled while the vehicle is stationary.

▷ The moving vehicle is brought to a stand‐

still using the parking brake.

The indicator lamp switches from

green to red and the letters AUTO H go

out.

Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian

models.

Leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐

ning

Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐

ning, engage position P of the automatic trans‐

mission and ensure that the parking brake is

set. Otherwise, the vehicle may begin to roll.◀

Activating

This function can be activated when the driv‐

er's door is closed and the safety belt is fas‐

tened, and while driving.

Press the button.

The LED and the letters AUTO H light

up.

The indicator lamp lights up.

Automatic Hold is activated.

Deactivating

Press the button again.

The LED and the letters AUTO H go

out.

Automatic Hold is deactivated.

If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold,

press on the brake pedal to deactivate it.

When the parking brake is set manually, Auto‐

matic Hold is deactivated automatically.

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