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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Rear view camera and Surround View deliver a perfect overview
A rear view camera is also available for the new BMW 3-Series Sedan as an extension of the Park Distance Control (PDC) system. PDC uses sensors in the bumpers to detect the distance to obstacles i ...

The concept
The system is functional at speeds beginning at approx. 20 mph/30 km/h. It maintains the speed that was set using the control elements on the steering wheel. The system brakes on downhill gradie ...

Fuel quality
Refuel with unleaded fuel only Do not use leaded fuel as this would permanently damage the catalytic converter. Do not refuel with ethanol Do not refuel with E85, i.e., fuel with an ethanol c ...