BMW 116d 2011, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Malfunction
The Auto Start Stop function no longer shuts
down the engine. A Check Control message is
displayed. It is possible to keep driving. Have the
system checked.
Parking brake
Applying
The lever engages itself after pulling up.
Releasing
Pull up the lever a bit, press the button and guide
the lever down.
Notes
Use while the vehicle is in motion
If, exceptionally, use while the vehicle is in
motion is necessary, do not pull on the parking
brake too powerfully. Keep pressing the button
on the lever.
Otherwise too powerful pulling on the parking
brake can cause the rear wheels to lock and the
associated swerving of the vehicle rear.◀
To avoid corrosion and one-sided braking ef‐
fect, slightly pull on the parking brake from time
to time when moving away, if traffic conditions
allow.
The brake lights do not illuminate when the
parking brake is applied.
Turn indicators, high-beam
headlights, headlight flasher
Turn indicator
Do not fold out exterior mirror
When driving and when operating the turn
indicator/hazard warning indicator do not fold
out exterior mirror, as otherwise the additional
indicators in the exterior mirro do not have the
prescribed position and it is difficult to detect
them.◀
Indicating
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
To cancel the signal manually, press the lever as
far as the resistance point.
If the indicator light flashes more rapidly than
usual, a turn indicator bulb has failed.
Triple turn signal
Press the lever as far as the resistance point.
The turn indicator flashes three times.
This function can be enabled or disabled.
1. "Settings"
2. "Lights"
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