Drive away without delay
Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right away, but at moderate engine speeds.
This is the fastest way for the cold engine to reach its operating temperature.
See also:
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 ...
General information
The interior lamps, footwell lamps, entry lamps
and courtesy lamps are controlled automatically.
The brightness of some of these lamps is influenced
by the thumbwheel for the instrument
lightin ...
Switching off
The system can be deactivated as follows:
▷ Press the button.
▷ Switch off the ignition. ...