BMW 7 Series Owner's Manual page 140

CONTROLS
The indicator light in the instrument
cluster illuminates red, a signal sounds,
and the brake lights illuminate.
A Check Control message is displayed.
The parking brake is engaged and the trans-
mission lock is set when the vehicle is station-
ary.
Engaging the parking brake
automatically
In some situations, the parking brake is en-
gaged automatically, e.g., through Automatic
Hold.
Additionally, the system can be set to auto-
matically engaging the parking brake when the
drive readiness is turned off.
1. "MENU"
2. "Vehicle apps"
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Drivetrain and chassis"
5. "Parking brake"
6. Select the desired setting.
In selector lever position N, the parking brake
will not be engaged automatically.
Releasing the parking brake
Releasing the parking brake manually
1. Turn on drive-ready state.
2. Press the button while pressing on
the brake pedal.
The LED and the indicator light go out.
The parking brake is released.
The transmission lock remains engaged
until a gear position is selected.
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Releasing the parking brake
automatically
The parking brake is released automatically
when you drive off.
The LED and the indicator light go out.
Using the parking brake via iDrive
The parking brake can also be engaged or dis-
engaged via iDrive. Additionally, further infor-
mation is displayed.
1. "MENU"
2. "Vehicle apps"
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Drivetrain and chassis"
5. "Parking brake"
6. Select the desired setting.
Malfunction
If the parking brake fails or malfunctions, se-
cure the vehicle so that it does not roll away
before you exit.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Secure the vehicle against rolling away, for in-
stance with a wheel chock, after getting out of
the vehicle.
After a power interruption
To reestablish parking brake operability after
a power interruption, an initialization may be
required.
1. Turn on standby state.
2. Press the button.
3. Press the button again after 2 sec-
onds.
The Check Control messages for the park-
ing brake go out.
Possible functional noises are normal.