Remove automatic holding and wiping
Press AUTO H until its indicator goes out. Return the wiper lever to its standard position to deactivate the rain sensor. These checks prevent unintended holding or wiping during the wash.
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Select the rolling state
With the brake depressed, switch on drive-ready state. Release the parking brake if necessary and confirm Automatic Hold is off. Keep the brake depressed, select N, then switch off drive-ready state. BMW says standby remains on and a Check Control message appears; the vehicle can roll.
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- BMW — rolling in an automatic car wash ↗Reviewed Oct 8, 2026
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