Optional Variable Sports Steering
Optionally a new variable-ratio steering system can be specified. Variable Sports Steering provides different steering gear ratios depending on the angle of the steering wheel, so that the new BMW 3-Series responds either more directly or more softly to the driver's inputs. This reduces the number of steering wheel rotations required for bigger turns by up to 25 per cent and makes for easier, more convenient parking and turning since less effort is required from the driver. Also, the handling is sharper in general, for example when very sudden evasive action is called for. At smaller steering angles between zero and 100 degrees, on the other hand, the Sedan provides high standards of track-holding and straightline stability, and offers very precise response to steering changes. The variable-ratio steering is a purely mechanical system based on a variable-ratio steering rack.
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Functional readiness of the airbag system
When the ignition is switch on, the warning
lamp in the instrument cluster lights
up briefly and thereby indicates the operational
readiness of the entire airbag system
and the belt tensione ...
Jacking points for the vehicle jack
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are located
in the positions shown. ...
Open trunk lid with no-touch activation
With Comfort Access, the trunk lid can be
opened with no-touch activation using the remote
control you are carrying.
A sensor detects a directed foot motion in the
center of the area at the rea ...