Parking Brake malfunction

[ard]

I think weasel nailed it when he explained it is required for the autohold feature.

For competitive reasons, BMW is in the "gizmo arms race" with all the other marques for features the public demands in a "luxury suv".

I am sure somewhere in German engineer/drivers were vocal in their opposition but got voted down....

[SJCFlyer]

Originally Posted by ard

I think weasel nailed it when he explained it is required for the autohold feature.

For competitive reasons, BMW is in the "gizmo arms race" with all the other marques for features the public demands in a "luxury suv".

I am sure somewhere in German engineer/drivers were vocal in their opposition but got voted down....

But I all think the USA lobby of "though shall have a minimum of 24 cup holders in each vehicle plying the roads of the US" also got involved! The eBrake enabled them to still keep everything neat, and where you'd expect to see/use it!

Mercedes answer? Column stalk shifters Thank, I'll take the eBrake any time!!!