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Transmission positions
D Drive, automatic position Position for normal vehicle operation. All forward gears are available. R is Reverse Select only when the vehicle is stationary. N is Neutral Use in automatic car wa ...

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 extent of service work requi ...

A host of active safety systems reduce the risk of accidents
A selection of electronic assistance systems make an active contribution to driving safety in the new BMW 3-Series, helping drivers to avoid collisions in the first place. The functions of the mai ...