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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 | Sport suspension calibration |
| 4-wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes with Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) | Engine-speed-sensitive, variable-assist power steering |
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| Instrumentation and controls |
| Service Interval Indicator with miles-to-service readout | 3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function sport steering wheel with controls for audio system, cruise control, and Bluetooth® wireless communication for hands-free mobile phone (if so equipped)2 |
| Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling (if equipped with compatible Bluetooth phone2) and phonebook downloading capabilities (please visit your authorized BMW center for details on standard and optional services) | Dynamic Cruise Control3 |
| 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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| 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 | Automatic safety-belt assistant |
| Locking glovebox | Electric interior trunk release |
| Rain-sensing windshield wipers and Automatic headlight control | |
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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 | Front and rear Head Protection System (HPS) |
| 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 |
| Automatic-locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger-seat safety belts for installation of child-restraint seat | 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 |