BMW X3 Owners Manual: Releasing
With the ignition switched on:
Steptronic transmission: Press
the
switch while the brake is pressed or selector
lever position P is set.
The LED and indicator lamp go out.
The parking brake is released.
Automatic release in cars with Steptronic transmission
Inadvertent operation of the accelerator pedal
Make sure that the accelerator pedal is not operated unintentionally; otherwise, the vehicle is set in motion and there is a risk of an accident.
For automatic release, step on the accelerator pedal.
The LED and indicator lamp go out.
The parking brake is automatically released when you step on the accelerator:
- Engine on.
- Drive mode engaged.
- Driver buckled in and doors closed.
The concept
The parking brake is used to prevent the vehicle
from rolling when it is parked.
Overview
Parking brake
Setting
Apply parking brake and furthe ...
Automatic Hold
The concept
This system assists the driver by automatically
setting and releasing the brake, such as when
moving in stop-and-go traffic.
The veh ...
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BMW X3 Owners Manual > Adjusting: Rear head restraints
Correctly adjusted head restraint
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the
risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event
of an accident.
Adjusting the head restraint
Adjust the head restraints of all occupied
seats properly; otherwise, there is an increased
risk of injury in an acc ...