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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 ...

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 ...

Ignition on
Press the Start/Stop button, and do not press on the brake pedal at the same time. All vehicle systems are ready for operation. Most of the indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster ...