Engine and differential
Always obey all official speed limits.
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Do not exceed the maximum engine and road speeds:
▷ For gasoline engine, 4,500 rpm and
100 mph/160 km/h.
▷ For diesel engine, 3,500 rpm and 93 mph/
150 km/h.
Avoid full-throttle operation and use of the transmission's kickdown mode for the initial miles.
From 1,200 miles/2,000 km
The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be increased.
See also:
Setting the clock
1.
Press the button. The main menu is
displayed.
2. Turn the controller until "Settings" is highlighted,
and then press the controller.
3. If necessary, move the controller to ...
Repeating a spoken instruction
1. "Navigation"
2. "Map"
3. Highlight the
symbol.
4. Press the controller twice. ...
Aerodynamic optimisation of underside panelling
As the excellent drag coefficient (cd = 0.26) would suggest, the aerodynamics
of the new BMW 3-Series have been intensively honed in a state-of-the-art wind
tunnel. The optimised aerodynamics also ...