The concept
The parking brake is primarily intended to prevent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes the rear wheels.

See also:
System limits
Sudden tire damage
Sudden serious tire damage caused by
external influences cannot be indicated in advance.
The system does not operate correctly if it has
not been reset. For example, a flat t ...
Striking front end with precise contours and multi-faceted surfaces
The wedge shape of the new 3-Series' silhouette and its wider track (+ 37/47
mm at the front/rear) underline the sporting appearance of the new BMW. By
clearly accentuating the width of the car, t ...
BMW 3-Series production at the company's home plant in Munich
Like each of its predecessors since 1975, the new BMW 3-Series will be built
at BMW Plant Munich. The company's home plant lies at the centre of the
sprawling Bavarian city and represents the hear ...
