Safety
Standard safety features include antilock brakes, an electronic stability system, side-impact airbags for the front seats, side curtain airbags for both rows, and active front head restraints.
For a full list of safety features, check out the Standard Equipment & Specs page.
See also:
Eight-speed automatic transmission: sporty, fuel-efficient, and unique in a
compact car
The standard six-speed manual petrol and diesel versions of the new BMW
1-Series offer efficient power transmission and precise gear changes.
The BMW 1-Series is also the only compact car also ava ...
System limits
Personal responsibility
The system cannot serve as a substitute
for the driver's personal judgment of the traffic
situation.
In the event of a warning, do not jerk the steering
wheel, as you ...
Status of this Owner's Manual at time of printing
BMW pursues a policy of continuous, ongoing development that is conceived to
ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards
combined with advanced, state-of-t ...