Tire age
The tire manufacturing date is contained in the tire identification mark: DOT ... 3410 means that the tire was manufactured in the week 34 of 2010.
BMW recommends that you replace all tires after 6 years at most, even if some tires may last for 10 years.
See also:
Sitting safely
The ideal seating position can make a vital contribution
to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
The seating position plays an important role in
an accident in combination with:
▷ Safety belts.
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HDC Hill Descent Control
The concept
HDC is a downhill driving assistant that automatically
controls vehicle speed on steep downhill
gradients. Without applying the brakes, the
vehicle moves at slightly more than walking
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The concept
The parking brake is used to prevent the vehicle
from rolling when it is parked.
Engine switched off: the parking brake acts
on the rear wheels.
Engine running: the parking brake acts on
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