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Automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags
The occupation of the seat is detected by evaluating the impression on the occupied seat surface of the front passenger seat. The front and side airbags on the front passenger side are activate ...

Camera monitoring: Lane Departure Warning System and Collision Warning
The Lane Departure Warning System available for the new BMW 3-Series Sedan is activated at speeds above 70 km/h (43 mph) and warns the driver if he unintentionally strays out of his lane. The syst ...

Operating from the inside
Via the button for the central locking system If the vehicle is locked from the inside, the fuel filler flap remains unlocked. If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the central locking sy ...