Status of this Owner's Manual at time of printing

BMW 1 Series / BMW 1 Series Owners Manual / Notes / Status of this Owner's Manual at time of printing

BMW pursues a policy of continuous, ongoing development that is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards combined with advanced, state-of-the-art technology. For this reason, it is possible in exceptional cases that features described in this Owner's Manual could differ from those on your vehicle.

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    Automatic mode
    The Auto Start/Stop function is operational after each engine start. The function is activated above a certain speed. ► Automatic transmission: from 5 mph, approx. 9 km/h. ...

    Manual transmission
    Switching off the engine 1. With the vehicle at a standstill, press the Start/Stop button. 2. Shift into first gear or reverse. 3. Set the parking brake. ...

    On-demand control of ancillary units saves energy
    Intelligent energy management in the new BMW 3-Series is further enhanced by the ancillary units, which consume significantly less energy compared with conventional systems. Examples include the o ...