Safety

The BMW 1 Series hasn't been crash-tested. It includes frontal, front-seat side-impact and side curtain airbags. Also standard are antilock brakes and an electronic stability system with traction control. To see the full list of safety features, click here.

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    Breaking-in period
    General information Moving parts need to be broken in to adjust to each other. The following instructions will help achieve a long vehicle life and good economy. Engine and differential Always ...

    Environmental conditions
    ► Say the commands, numbers, and letters smoothly and with normal volume, emphasis, and speed. ► Always say commands in the language of the voice activation system. ► When selec ...

    The concept
    The central locking system becomes active when the driver's door is closed. The system simultaneously engages and releases the locks on the following: ► Doors. ► Tailgate. ► ...