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| Handling, ride and braking |
| Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), including Brake Fade Compensation, Start-off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand-by features, with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) | Extensive aluminum componentry, including front suspension components (forged-aluminum lower arms, steering knuckle); subframe; steering rack; and brake components |
| Double-pivot type front and five-link rear suspension | Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars |
| Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers | 4-wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes with Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) |
| Engine-speed-sensitive, variable-assist power steering | |
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| Comfort and convenience |
| Engine Start/Stop button | Automatic climate control includes micro-filter, automatic air recirculation, left/right temperature control, temperature- and volume-controlled rear outlets, windshield misting sensor, maximum air conditioning, heat at rest, and recall of individual user settings |
| Door storage pockets | Front-seat center armrest with storage compartment |
| Front cupholders | Rear seat with fold-down center armrest with dual cupholders, and storage bin with retractable cover |
| Tilt/telescopic steering wheel column | Power front windows with "one-touch" up/down operation |
| BMW Ambiance lighting | Courtesy lights include fade in/fade out, actuation from remote, automatic switch-on when engine is turned off, separately controlled left/right front and rear reading lights, front footwell lighting, and illuminated vanity mirrors |
| Ground lighting located in bottom of exterior door handles | Locking glovebox |
| Electric interior trunk release | Rain-sensing windshield wipers and Automatic headlight control |
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| Instrumentation and controls |
| 3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function sport steering wheel with controls for audio system, cruise control, and Bluetooth® wireless communication for hands-free mobile phone2 | Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling (if equipped with compatible Bluetooth phone3) and phonebook downloading capabilities (please visit your authorized BMW center for details on standard and optional services) |
| Dynamic Cruise Control3 | Service Interval Indicator with miles-to-service readout |
| On-board computer with Check Control provides feedback on the vehicle's operating status: oil level indicator and distance to next service appointment/oil change, as well as other detailed information such as micro-filter status. It also provides travel information travel range on remaining fuel, external temperature and more | |
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| Safety and security |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | Adaptive Brakelights |
| BMW's Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of passive and active safety features | Rollover Protection System |
| Dynamic Brakelights | Automatic safety-belt pretensioners at front seating positions |
| Driver's and passenger's front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with advanced technology: dual-threshold, dual-stage deployment; and front-passenger seat sensors designed to prevent unnecessary airbag deployment | Seat-mounted front side-impact airbags |
| Front passenger seat-occupation recognition with Passenger's Airbag Off indicator | Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts |
| Central locking system with center console switch (leaves gas filler door unlocked), double-lock feature and 2-step unlocking | Coded Driveaway Protection |
| Anti-theft alarm system | LATCH attachments for child-restraint safety installation |
| Crash sensor that activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump and starter from battery; automatically unlocks doors, and turns on hazard and interior lights | Programmable Daytime Running Lights |