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

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What to do if...
▷ The current transmission position cannot be
displayed?
The vehicle is located in an unrecognized
region, is in a poor reception area, or the
system is currently determining the position ...
Active Protection - preventative occupant protection
The Active Protection safety package is making its debut in the new BMW
3-Series Sedan under the banner of BMW ConnectedDrive. This assistance system is
activated shortly after the driver pulls aw ...
BMW 320i, BMW 318d and BMW 316d
In spring 2012, BMW will launch three further engines for the new sports
sedan series, all of them offering plentiful power and outstanding efficiency.
Following the impressive BMW 328i, the top f ...
