At a glance

These overviews of buttons, switches and displays are intended to familiarize you with your vehicle. You will also become quickly acquainted with the available control concepts and options.

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Around the center console: controls and displays
1.  Coupe: microphone for voice activation systemand for telephonein hands-free mode Convertible: microphone on steering column 2.  SOS: initiating an Emergency Request call 3.  ...

High-performance lightweight brake system
The dynamic performance of the sports sedan calls for a larger brake system, and the new BMW 3-Series thus uses lightweight sliding-calliper brakes with large vented discs. The aluminium front cal ...

The concept
The system is functional at speeds beginning at approx. 20 mph/30 km/h. The speed specified using the lever on the steering column is maintained. The system brakes on downhill gradients if engin ...