Initializing
In rare cases, it may become necessary to initialize the Integral Active Steering.
The warning lamp lights up. A Check Control message is displayed.
1. With the engine running, turn the steering wheel all the way to the left and right several times in a uniform manner until the warning lamp disappears.
2. Have the system checked if the warning lamp does not go out after moving the steering wheel approx. 6 times or if the steering wheel is at an angle.
Using snow chains
Ensure that the rear axle steering is deactivated when using snow chains.
See also:
All around the steering wheel
1 Seating comfort functions*
Gentleman function*
Seat, mirror, steering wheel
memory*
Active seat*
2 Roller sunblind* for rear window
3 Safety switch for the windows and the roller
sun b ...
Operational readiness of airbag system
Operational readiness of airbag system
In the radio ready state and beyond the warning lamp comes on
briefly to
indicate that the entire airbag system and the
belt tensioners are operational. ...
1998: the fourth generation - common rail direct injection, VALVETRONIC and
BMW xDrive
The fourth-generation BMW 3-Series was launched in May 1998 and brought with
it another hike in output, comfort and safety. The new model was four
centimetres (approx. 1.5 in.) longer and wider th ...