Breaking-in period

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Parking lamps
Switch position     : the vehicle lamps light up on all sides, e.g., for parking. Do not use the parking lamps for extended periods; otherwise, the battery may become discharged ...

Remove attached parts following use
Remove auxiliary mirrors, roof or rear luggage racks which are no longer required following use. Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aerodynamics and increase the fuel consumption. ...

Torsion-resistant body, optimal weight, wide range of safety features
The new BMW Series 1's lightweight body makes it more agile and improves passenger safety, with high-strength steel being used to increase torsion resistance and the strength of the passenger safe ...