iDrive

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Parked car ventilation
The conceptThe parked car ventilation provides ventilation to the passenger compartment and lowers its temperature, if necessary. The parked car ventilation system is operated via iDrive. Two diffe ...

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 ...

The concept
When the low beams are switched on, this system automatically switches the high beams on and off. The procedure is controlled by a sensor on the front of the interior rearview mirror. The assi ...