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.
See also:
Hydroplaning
On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water can
form between the tires and road surface.
This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplaning.
It is characterized by a partial or complete
loss of contact ...
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action can
be reduced and corrosion of the brake discs can
occur. ...
Setting
Pull the switch.
The LED lights up.
The indicator lamp lights up in
red. The
parking brake is set.
Lower lamp: indicator lamp in
Canadian
models
Set the parking brake and further secur ...