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:
Hiding Check Control messages
Hiding Check Control messages
Press the computer button on the turn signal
lever.
▷ Some Check Control messages are displayed
continuously and are not cleared until
the malfunction is ...
Diesel particulate filter
Soot particles are collected in the diesel particulate
filter and periodically burned away at high
temperatures.
During the cleaning period of several minutes:
▷ The engine may temporarily ...
Coolant level
Checking
1. Let the engine cool.
2. Turn the cap of the expansion tank slightly
counterclockwise to allow any excess pressure
to dissipate, and then open it.
3. The coolant level is correct if ...