BMW 2 Series Owner's Handbook Manual page 134

CONTROLS
The indicator light extinguishes as
soon as the parking brake is opera-
tional again.
Automatic Hold
Principle
Automatic Hold provides assistance by auto-
matically applying and releasing the brake, for
example in stop-and-go traffic.
The vehicle is held automatically when at a
standstill.
On upward gradients, it prevents the vehicle
from rolling back when driving off.
General
The parking brake is released automatically
when the following conditions are met:
▷ Drive-ready state is switched off.
▷ When the driver's door is opened while the
vehicle is stationary.
▷ If the moving vehicle is brought to a stand-
still with the parking brake.
Safety information
WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can start moving and
roll away. There is a risk of accident. Before
leaving the vehicle, secure the vehicle against
rolling away.
Observe the following to ensure that the vehi-
cle is secured against rolling away:
▷ Apply the parking brake.
▷ Turn the front wheels towards the kerb
on uphill or downhill gradient.
▷ Additionally secure the vehicle on uphill
or downhill gradient, for example with a
chock.
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WARNING
Unsupervised children or pets in the vehicle
can set the vehicle in motion and endanger
themselves or other road users, for example
by the following actions:
▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.
▷ Releasing the parking brake.
▷ Opening and closing doors or windows.
▷ Engaging selector lever position N.
▷ Operating vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accident or injury. Do not
leave children or pets unsupervised in the ve-
hicle. When leaving the vehicle, take the vehi-
cle key with you and lock the vehicle.
NOTICE
Automatic Hold applies the parking brake
when the vehicle is stationary and will pre-
vent the vehicle from rolling in car washes.
There is a risk of material damage. Deacti-
vate Automatic Hold before driving into the
car wash.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Automatic Hold