BMW M4 COUPE Owner's Manual page 134

CONTROLS
M Steptronic Sport transmission: press
the switch while the brake is pressed or se‐
lector lever position P is set.
The LED and indicator light turn off.
The parking brake is released.
Automatic release
The parking brake is released automatically
when you drive away.
The LED and indicator light turn off.
M Steptronic Sport transmission:
Automatic Hold
Principle
Automatic Hold assists the driver by automati‐
cally 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 uphill grades the system prevents the vehicle
from rolling back when driving off.
General information
Under the following conditions, the parking brake
is automatically engaged:
▷ Drive-ready state is switched off.
▷ The driver's door is opened while the vehicle
is stationary.
▷ The moving vehicle is brought to a standstill
using the parking brake.
Safety information
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.
Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐
ing.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
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▷ Set the parking brake.
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
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 instance 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 ve‐
hicle. Take the vehicle key with you when exit‐
ing and lock the vehicle.
NOTICE
If the vehicle is stationary, Automatic Hold en‐
gages the parking brake and prevents the vehi‐
cle from rolling in a car wash. There is a risk of
damage to property, among other potential
damage. Deactivate Automatic Hold prior to
entering the car wash.