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1975: the first generation - premiere as a two-door sedan with high-output four-cylinder engines
The presentation of the first BMW 3-Series in July 1975 saw BMW write a new chapter into the automotive history books. The two-door sedan wasted no time in leaving its own distinctive stamp on the ...

Opening/closing the glass sunroof and sliding visor together
Press the switch twice in the desired direction past the resistance point. The glass sunroof and sliding visor move together. Pressing the switch again stops the motion. Convenient operat ...

Starting the engine
Automatic transmission Starting the engine 1. Depress the brake pedal. 2. Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is activated automatically for a certain time and is stopped as soon as the e ...