Safety
BMW's inflatable tubular Head Protection System includes side curtain-type airbags for the first and second rows. Front-seat side-impact airbags are installed, and rear side-impact airbags are optional. Active Knee Protection is standard. Active Cruise Control that uses a radar sensor is optional.
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Tilting the glass sunroof
Push switch upward briefly.
▷ The closed roof is tilted and
the sliding visor opens
slightly.
▷ The opened roof closes until
it is in its tilted position. The
sliding visor stay ...
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 ...
Winter tires
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.16 in/4 mm.
Below a tread depth of 0.16 in/4 mm, tires are
less suitable for winter operation. ...