Driving – BMW 760i Sedan 2004 User Manual

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Driving

Provided that the remote control is
inserted in the ignition lock, you can

also release the parking brake manually
after the engine has been switched off,
refer to page

. This function is useful in

automatic car washes, etc.
Automatic Hold is deactivated.

When leaving the vehicle, always
release the remote control from the

detent in the ignition lock; this precaution
prevents children from disengaging the
parking brake, etc.

For your safety

Automatic Hold is automatically deacti-
vated when

the engine is switched off

the system detects that the driver's seat
is not occupied while the engine is run-
ning

the hood is opened while the engine is
running

the luggage compartment lid is opened
with the transmission in reverse while
the engine is running, and

when the parking brake is used to bring
the vehicle to a stop.

The indicator lamp

changes from

green to red, and the AUTO P letters in the
Info Display disappear.

Before starting off again, briefly press the
button to disengage the parking brake
manually, refer to page

, or reactivate

Automatic Hold, refer to page

Before leaving the vehicle with the
engine running, always move the

automatic transmission's selector lever to
position P and ensure that the parking
brake is engaged. The vehicle could start
to roll if you fail to observe these precau-
tions.
Never leave an unattended vehicle with the
engine running, as such a vehicle repre-
sents a potential safety hazard.

Automatic Hold is automatically
deactivated whenever the system

detects any tendency for the wheels to spin
in response to slippery road surfaces. Note

the status reports in the Check Control.
You can find additional information on the
Check Control on page

Malfunctions

If a malfunction occurs, the indicator
lamp

lights up yellow in the Info Dis-

play and a status report will appear in the
Check Control. Please note any supple-
mentary information that appears on the
Control Display.

Releasing the parking brake
manually

You can respond to any interruptions in the
supply of electrical power, for instance, if
the battery is discharged or disconnected,
by releasing the parking brake manually.

Before proceeding to release the
parking brake manually, and each

time you park the vehicle without engaging
the parking brake, always ensure that the
automatic transmission's selector lever is
in position P, refer to page

. Note the

range indicated in the Info Display.
If the wheel must be changed on a surface
with a more severe slope, take additional
precautions to secure the vehicle from roll-
ing e.g. with a chock, refer to page

203

Otherwise there is a danger that the vehicle
could start to roll if parked on a steep
slope.

Should it also be necessary to release the
automatic transmission's lockout manually,
for instance, if the battery is discharged,
always adhere to the following sequence:

If necessary, start by manually releasing
the parking brake

Then release the automatic transmis-
sion's lockout manually, refer to
page

Jump-starting and towing, refer to
pages

207

and

208