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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 ...

Switching on/off and interrupting cruise control
Switching on Press the button on the steering wheel. The indicator lamps in the instrument cluster light up and the marking in the speedometer is set to the current speed. Cruise control c ...

Camera
Rain, dirt, snow, or ice can impair camera operation. The camera is automatically heated when the external temperatures are low. The camera is automatically cleaned together with the headlamps ...