The M Formula

Following the M car formula, the 1M features increased power, a manual transmission, rear-wheel drive, a modified suspension, fat tires and a distinctive look — perhaps more distinctive than the other Ms. The car's track is 2.8 inches wider in front and 1.8 inches wider in rear than the regular 1 Series, so the fenders have swollen as well, resulting in an exaggerated, almost cartoony style that might appeal to some BMW fans — and turn off others. Familiar 19-inch alloy wheels are shared with the M3's optional Competition Package.

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    Operating principle
    With the ignition at radio readiness or beyond, , the following message is displayed on the Control Display: To hide the message: Press the controller. The main menu is displayed. The message i ...

    Switching on the rear window wiper
    Press the lever forward: intermittent wipe. When reverse gear is engaged, the system switches to continuous operation. To clean the rear window, press the lever further forward. ...

    Safety
    Neither the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety nor the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has tested the 2007 X3. Standard safety features include four-wheel-disc antilock brakes, ...