BMW Z4 ROADSTER Owner's Manual page 126

CONTROLS
Parking brake
Principle
The parking brake is used to prevent the vehi-
cle from rolling away when it is parked.
Safety information
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.
Before leaving the vehicle, secure the vehicle
against rolling away.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
▷ Set the parking brake.
▷ On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,
turn the front wheels in the direction of
the curb.
▷ On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with
a wheel chock.
Warning
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger
themselves and traffic, for example, due to
the following actions:
▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.
▷ Releasing the parking brake.
▷ Opening and closing the doors or win-
dows.
▷ Engaging selector lever position N.
▷ Using vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Take the vehicle key with you when
exiting and lock the vehicle.
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Overview
Parking brake
Setting the parking brake
With a stationary vehicle
Pull the switch.
The LED illuminates.
The indicator light in the instrument
cluster illuminates red. The parking
brake is set.
While driving
General information
Use while driving serves as an emergency
braking function.
Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle
brakes hard while the switch is being
pulled.
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 when the vehi-
cle is stationary.
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