F10 528i m sport Handbrake Issue

[calbaw]

Hi guys, recently jus gt my new F10 528i Msport, i wonder if any of u have this issue or not?eg. whn the car stops at traffic light, and u pull the handbrake button while ur gear is in "D", thn u step on accelerator and the car moves WITHOUT giving you warning to "release handbrake".i have tested with my fren's 523i, the car will not move at all if you do not release the handbrake when u re in "D" no matter wat.furthermore, SA told me, if you get into the car and u havent put on seat belt, this wont happen, but AFTER you put on your seat belt, this situation appears. i tested n yea it was like this.weird.it would be very much appreciative if you guys can help me out on this.thank you.

 

[zaak]

My 520d acts the same way i.e.. if the gear is at D with the handbrake on, the car still moves when you step on the accelerator. The handbrake red light will go off.

 

[achtung]

and who r u ??????

Hi guys, recently jus gt my new F10 528i Msport, i wonder if any of u have this issue or not?

eg. whn the car stops at traffic light, and u pull the handbrake button while ur gear is in "D", thn u step on accelerator and the car moves WITHOUT giving you warning to "release handbrake".

i have tested with my fren's 523i, the car will not move at all if you do not release the handbrake when u re in "D" no matter wat.


furthermore, SA told me, if you get into the car and u havent put on seat belt, this wont happen, but AFTER you put on your seat belt, this situation appears. i tested n yea it was like this.weird.


it would be very much appreciative if you guys can help me out on this.

thank you.

 

[captain faisalmus]

Since u have raised the issue. .i have tested on my f10 528i m sport. ..the car does not moved and the warning sign popped up to release the handbrakes... mine is uk specs recond 2011..

 

[beemerback]

"whn the car stops at traffic light, and u pull the handbrake button"

How do you "pull" a handbrake button? It is either you press the P button on the gearstick or you pull the handbrake lever.

As per forum rules (applies to everyone) please do your intro at the newbies column...

 

[JBJB]

Tested this today with my 528i. Even though parking brake is on, when I pressed the accelerator the brake would disengage and the car can move forward. Must be how it is programmed to work, though I don't understand the logic behind it.

 

[andrewlim8]

Tested this today with my 528i. Even though parking brake is on, when I pressed the accelerator the brake would disengage and the car can move forward. Must be how it is programmed to work, though I don't understand the logic behind it.

tested with my family's 730Li last nite, the car wont move after the parking brake button has been pulled even stepped on the gas.

 

[calbaw]

sorry guys i didn't notice the forum rules, my name is Calvin and i am from penang.

beemerback: handbrake lever/ handbrake button

captain faisalmus and andrewlim8: i have tested on my friend's 523i, the brake won't disengage and warning sign will pop up to remind u to "release handbrake" if step on gas on "D"

zaak and JBJB: yeah i dun und the logic behind it too, because any car should not move if handbrake is pulled even if gear is on "D"

i have asked Sa, and he said BMW malaysia has no answer to that yet.

 

[zib]

I think maybe you have selected the automatic park brake option.

This will release the parking brake aka handbrake once you stepped on the accelerator.

I did test it at ingress with an F10 520i and it worked as programmed.

Cheers.

 

[calbaw]

zib: oh really? hw to deselect the automatic park brake option?

 

[zib]

zib: oh really? hw to deselect the automatic park brake option?

well i do not own an F10 yet..i mean not now.

But if i m not mistaken you need to press a button below the park brake switch to turn the auto parking brake on or off.

Or perhaps you need to read the manual again.

 

[Russell]

Calbaw, firstly - don't worry. Your car's ok

Having the electromechanical handbrake disengage when you step on the throttle is normal. It is the same in other conti cars with the same handbrake. The A6 and A4 are the same, as well as the newer Volvos (S60 and XC60). The idea behind this is so that you don't kill the electromechanical system by "dragging" it along. I know that in the Audis, for the handbrake to disengage when you step on the throttle, you MUST have your seatbelt on. The logic behind this is that since you've put on the seatbelt, if you step on the throttle to go but have left your handbrake on, it is most likely you forgot to release it so the car will automatically release it for you. If you DON'T have your seatbelt on, then the handbrake will NOT disengage on the assumption you are not ready to go yet and you stepped on the throttle by mistake. I like this on the Audi because it acts as a bit of a safety check by not disengaging when you don't have your seatbelt on.

On the Volvo, this is not the case. The handbrake will disengage when you step on the throttle, regardless of whether the seatbelt is on or off. This is ironic and disappointing given that Volvos are supposed to be the "safest" cars in the world.

I'm not sure on the F10 whether it works like the Audis in that it will only disengage when you have seatbelt on or like the Volvos where it disengages regardless. I'll go try it on mine one day but if you do get around to trying it first, do let me know

 

[JBJB]

But if i m not mistaken you need to press a button below the park brake switch to turn the auto parking brake on or off.

That is the Auto Hold function, which is different from the parking brake issue being discussed here. Please don't confuse calbaw

 

[JBJB]

Calbaw, firstly - don't worry. Your car's ok

Having the electromechanical handbrake disengage when you step on the throttle is normal. It is the same in other conti cars with the same handbrake. The A6 and A4 are the same, as well as the newer Volvos (S60 and XC60). The idea behind this is so that you don't kill the electromechanical system by "dragging" it along. I know that in the Audis, for the handbrake to disengage when you step on the throttle, you MUST have your seatbelt on. The logic behind this is that since you've put on the seatbelt, if you step on the throttle to go but have left your handbrake on, it is most likely you forgot to release it so the car will automatically release it for you. If you DON'T have your seatbelt on, then the handbrake will NOT disengage on the assumption you are not ready to go yet and you stepped on the throttle by mistake. I like this on the Audi because it acts as a bit of a safety check by not disengaging when you don't have your seatbelt on.

On the Volvo, this is not the case. The handbrake will disengage when you step on the throttle, regardless of whether the seatbelt is on or off. This is ironic and disappointing given that Volvos are supposed to be the "safest" cars in the world.

I'm not sure on the F10 whether it works like the Audis in that it will only disengage when you have seatbelt on or like the Volvos where it disengages regardless. I'll go try it on mine one day but if you do get around to trying it first, do let me know

Thanks for confirming that it is working as it should. Seems this feature is simply to protect the electromechanical handbrake. I'd rather the electromechanical handbrake be beefed up so that it can continue to be engaged even if you step on the accelerator.

calbaw in his 1st post already mentioned that if you don't put on your seatbelt the parking brake will not disengage.

 

[Russell]

You are right JB. My bad. Looks like all's good!

 

[ericyeoh]

The 5 series has 2 system in place. The lever is for the handbrake.. This has an auto release function when you had worn your seatbelt and step on the accelerator. This is normal and is a feature on the 5 series. I am not sure if all f10 has this .. some of the older versions might not have it as the car do not have auto release function.

The lower button (below the brake release) is the auto hold function button. This button once turned on will brake the car for you freeing your braking leg. Once you step on the accelerator, your auto hold function will disengage and car will move.

Russell.. Thank you for your clear explanation..

Btw.. My f10 has the auto release function.

 

[dark1234]

The 5 series has 2 system in place. The lever is for the handbrake.. This has an auto release function when you had worn your seatbelt and step on the accelerator. This is normal and is a feature on the 5 series. I am not sure if all f10 has this .. some of the older versions might not have it as the car do not have auto release function.

The lower button (below the brake release) is the auto hold function button. This button once turned on will brake the car for you freeing your braking leg. Once you step on the accelerator, your auto hold function will disengage and car will move.

Russell.. Thank you for your clear explanation..

Btw.. My f10 has the auto release function.

i think almost all 5series has this as standard except the auto-start stop which only 2012 new model has it lastly i think next year model will get full black panel lcd VDO !