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Using this Owner's Manual
The fastest way to find information on a particular topic is by using the index. An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in the first chapter. Updates made after the editorial deadline ...

Safety
Standard safety features include antilock brakes, side curtain airbags, active head restraints for the front seats and an electronic stability system. For a full list of safety features, visit th ...

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 ...