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1998: the fourth generation - common rail direct injection, VALVETRONIC and BMW xDrive
The fourth-generation BMW 3-Series was launched in May 1998 and brought with it another hike in output, comfort and safety. The new model was four centimetres (approx. 1.5 in.) longer and wider th ...

Reading lamps
Press the button. Reading lamps are located at the front and rear next to the interior lamps. With the interior lamps shut off, the reading lamps cannot be switched on. ...

Service requirements
Service requirements The remaining driving distance and the date of the next scheduled service are displayed briefly immediately after you start the engine or switch on the ignition. The cur ...