Manual transmission

When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, press the
gearshift lever to the right. Otherwise, the engine could be damaged if you inadvertently
shift into 3rd or 4th gear.
Select this only when the vehicle is stationary. When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left, a slight resistance has to be overcome.
See also:
Welcome lamps
When parking the vehicle, leave the switch in
position or
the parking and interior
lamps light up briefly when the vehicle is unlocked.
Activating/deactivating
1. "Settings"
2. &qu ...
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e ...
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 ...
