Safety
Standard safety features include front-, side-impact and side curtain
airbags. Active head restraints, antilock brakes and an electronic stability
system are also standard. Blind spot and lane departure warning systems are
optional, as is adaptive cruise control with a collision warning system.
See also:
Starting the engine
The engine starts automatically under the following
conditions:
▷ Manual transmission:
The clutch pedal is pressed.
▷ Automatic transmission:
By releasing the brake pedal.
When Auto ...
General information
Do not adjust the seat while
driving
Do not adjust the driver's seat while driving,
or the seat could respond with unexpected
movement and the ensuing loss of vehicle control
could lead to a ...
Eight-speed automatic transmission: sporty, fuel-efficient, and unique in a
compact car
The standard six-speed manual petrol and diesel versions of the new BMW
1-Series offer efficient power transmission and precise gear changes.
The BMW 1-Series is also the only compact car also ava ...