How to Use BMW's Electronic Parking Brake?

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MichaelLee
07/29/25 10:39pm
BMW's electronic parking brake can be used as follows: 1. Activate BMW's electronic parking brake. Specific method: Pull up the electronic parking brake switch, and the indicator light will turn red to indicate activation. 2. Release BMW's electronic parking brake. Specific method: When the ignition is on, press the brake pedal or shift into P gear, then press the electronic parking brake switch, and the indicator light will turn off, indicating the parking brake is released. 3. Emergency braking function of BMW's electronic parking brake. This function enables emergency braking while driving, reducing the time needed to decelerate. Specific method: Pull and hold the electronic parking brake switch for more than 2 seconds.
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