BMW 3 Series Owners Manual

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Switch off the engine during longer stops
Switch off the engine during longer stops, e.g., at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in traffic congestion. Fuel savings are achieved after the vehicle is switched off for only approx. 4 s ...

Tires
Due to technical factors associated with their manufacture, tires do not achieve their full traction potential until after an initial breaking-in period. Drive conservatively for the first 200 mi ...

Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine. 1. Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and let it run for several minutes at an increased idle speed. 2. Start the engine of the vehicle being s ...