BMW 2 GRAN COUPE 2021 Series Owner's Manual page 130

CONTROLS
Steptronic transmission: in some parking situa‐
tions, the parking brake is automatically engaged,
when selector lever position P is engaged. In
these cases, the parking brake is released auto‐
matically when you leave the selector lever posi‐
tion P.
While driving
General information
To use as emergency brake while driving.
Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle
brakes hard while the switch is being
pulled.
The indicator light in the instrument clus‐
ter illuminates red, a signal sounds, and
the brake lights illuminate.
A Check Control message is displayed.
The parking brake is engaged when the vehicle
is stationary.
Releasing
Releasing manually
1. Turn on drive readiness.
2. Steptronic transmission: press the
switch while the brake is pressed or selector
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.
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Driving
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Steptronic 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:
▷ 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.