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Where is the parking brake on the BMW 5 Series?
Where is the parking brake on the BMW 5 Series?
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Written by Scarlett
Updated over a week ago

The BMW 5 Series has an Electronic Parking Brake (EPB), as shown in the picture below, located below the gear shift.

To release the parking brake, follow these steps:

  1. Push down on the button

  2. Switch the gear to D (Drive)

To engage the parking brake, follow these steps:

  1. Shift the gear to P (Park)

  2. Pull the button up

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