Safety

The BMW 1 Series hasn't been crash-tested. It includes frontal, front-seat side-impact and side curtain airbags. Also standard are antilock brakes and an electronic stability system with traction control. To see the full list of safety features, click here.

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    Exterior
    The 5 Series is BMW's second-largest sedan, next to the 7 Series, and the wagon adds even more bulk. The rather large rump reminds me of more traditional wagons from the past, while competitors of ...

    Operating concept
    Various functions can be called up by pressing the control button with a pointed object, such as the tip of a ballpoint pen or similar object. The following setting options are displayed in succ ...

    Releasing
    With the ignition switched on: Automatic transmission: Press the switch while the brake is pressed or transmission position P is engaged. The LED and indicator lamp go out. The parking bra ...