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Setting the language
Press and hold the control button for approx. 12 to 13 seconds. Briefly press the control button again to switch between English "E" and German "O". The setting is stored au ...

Eight-speed automatic transmission: sporty, fuel-efficient, and unique in a compact car
The standard six-speed manual petrol and diesel versions of the new BMW 1-Series offer efficient power transmission and precise gear changes. The BMW 1-Series is also the only compact car also ava ...

Switching on automatically
Select transmission position R with the engine running. ...