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Visual warning
The approach of the vehicle to an object can be shown on the Control Display. When the distance to an object is small, a red bar is shown in front of the vehicle, as it is in the PDC display. ...

Coolant temperature
A warning lamp will come on if the coolant, and therefore the engine, becomes too hot. In addition, a message will appear on the Control Display. Check the coolant level ...

2012 BMW 3 Series Sedan: First Look
Competes with: Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Infiniti G37, Audi A4 Looks like: A little bit bigger outside, just a teensy bit bigger inside Drivetrain: 240-hp, 2.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-four cylin ...