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Page 7 of 8 DSC Dynamic Stability Control for superior handling in critical
situations.
With the chassis being absolutely neutral and well-balanced in its set-up, the
new BMW 1 Series keeps steadily on course even when driving to the
extreme limit. DSC Dynamic Stability Control featured as standard comprises
functions such as ABS anti-lock brakes and ASC Automatic Stability Control
preventing the drive wheels from spinning while the car is accelerating.
The Brake Assistant, in turn, ensures maximum brake pressure whenever the
driver requires a particularly high level of stopping power, and CBC Cornering
Brake Control also integrated in the DSC system stabilises the car when
applying the brakes in a bend.
In extreme cases – for example when avoiding an obstacle suddenly looming
up in front of the car – electronic DSC Dynamic Stability Control enables the
driver to handle the car safely in a smooth and superior process. DSC thus
prevents the car from oversteering or understeering, simply by applying the
brakes specifically on individual wheels and reducing engine power as
required. In the process DSC intervenes smoothly and efficiently only when
there is a risk of the car exceeding the limits to diving dynamics, without
in any way impairing the dynamic driving characteristics of the BMW 1 Series.
DTC Dynamic Traction Control is a sub-function of DSC serving to provide
optimum traction and drive power. The particular feature of this system is that
it allows higher slip on the drive wheels than with DSC, thus enhancing the
car’s grip and traction on slippery surfaces such as deep snow. A further point
is that in the DTC mode the car’s electronic management intervenes at
a later point in time when the vehicle is unstable, enabling the skilled driver to
choose a higher level of lateral acceleration and take bends in a controlled
power slide, driving the vehicle to its extreme limit. And last but not least, the
driver is also able with DTC to completely deactivate the stability control
function.
In the new BMW 130i DSC offers an even wider range of additional functions
including a Start-Off Assistant and automatic Brake Pressure Compensation
whenever the brakes reach an extremely high temperature and thus preventing
any fading of the brakes in the process. Pre-loading of the brake pads
whenever the driver suddenly lets go of the gas pedal and therefore indicates
that the brakes must be applied instantaneously with maximum power serves
to minimise stopping distances in such a situation. The Dry Braking function,
in turn, improves the effect of the brakes in the wet, with the brake pads being
moved slightly towards the discs at regular intervals to remove any film of water
on the discs.
The Soft/Stop function enables the driver to bring the car to a halt in a
particularly soft and smooth process, controlled reduction of brake pressure
preventing a sudden jolt of the vehicle before coming to a standstill. In
conjunction with Active Steering, the DSC system is also able to build up an
appropriate countersteering effect, preventing the car from swerving, for
example when applying the brakes hard on surfaces with varying frictional
coefficients.
Yet a further improvement is that DSC Dynamic Stability Control in the new
BMW 1 Series comes complete with an integrated wear indicator for the brake
pads. Offering BMW’s Condition Based Service (CBS), this electronic control
system takes the data measured to calculate the remaining mileage until the
brake pads have to be changed.
The BMW 1 Series comes as standard on runflat tyres enabling the driver
to keep on driving even with a completely flat tyre. Indeed, runflat tyres allow
an ongoing range of at least 150 kilometres or 93 miles at a speed of up to
80 km/h or 50 mph.
Yet another feature standard in the BMW 1 Series is the Tyre Defect Indicator
permanently monitoring air pressure in all wheels and warning the driver
through a signal in the instrument cluster as soon as tyre pressure drops more
than per cent below the ideal level.
Six airbags and innovative lights technology for enhanced safety.
The safety concept of the new BMW 1 Series is based on a stiff and stable
body structure taking up forces in the event of an accident through precisely
defined load paths and keeping the passenger cell stable and intact. Highstrength
steel, additional reinforcements and special deformation elements
serve to fulfil all statutory requirements and standards applicable in markets
the world over.
Six airbags featured as standard ensure optimum occupant safety and
protection: the frontal airbags inflate in two stages, depending on the severity
of a collision, while side airbags integrated in the front seat backrests reduce
the risk of injury on chest and hip level in a collision from the side. Curtain/
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head airbags integrated in the roof lining, in turn, protect both the driver and
front passenger as well as the passengers at the rear from a side-on impact.
All seats come with three-point inertia-reel seat belts and headrests, and the
front seats are fitted additionally with belt latch tensioners and belt force
limiters. Driver pedals moving back in the event of an impact, finally, serve to
minimise the risk of foot injury for the driver.
In the interest of safety in general, the new BMW 1 Series features a daytime
lights function provided by the corona rings in the double round headlights
incorporated in the bi-xenon headlight package available as an option. Daytime
lights enhance the visibility of the vehicle and, in this specific case, add a look
typical of BMW, the striking corona rings showing clearly from the start that
this new compact model is a genuine BMW in every respect.
The BMW 1 Series also comes as an option with BMW’s Adaptive Headlights
guiding the main headlight beam in the same direction as the steering wheel
for optimum illumination on winding roads. This function is provided by
a special mechanism moving the bi-xenon modules in accordance with the
car’s steering angle, lateral acceleration, and road speed. And yet a further
function is dynamic control of the headlight range.
Yet another innovative feature boasted by the BMW 1 Series is the Bending
Lights function. Following the same principle as the Adaptive Headlights,
this function is activated at speeds of up to 40 km/h or 25 mph, turning the
headlights to their extreme position facing fully left or fully right whenever
required. The big advantage is that when the driver turns into a dark side road,
the route he is taking will immediately be illuminated, offering the driver
optimum visibility from the start.
The brake lights on the new BMW 1 Series operate in two levels of brightness
as a function of brake pressure. This gives motorists following from behind
a clear and immediate signal, showing them that the driver is applying the
brakes particularly hard for maximum stopping power. With the illuminated area
in the brake lights being enlarged in such a case, motorists following from
behind will automatically be induced to brake harder, too.
With its refreshed design, enhanced product substance and innovative engine
technology, the new BMW 1 Series fits perfectly into BMW’s model range.
So offering driving dynamics, motoring safety and enhanced economy typical
of BMW, the new BMW 1 Series once again sets the standard in the compact
car segment.
Exclusive production in the BMW Leipzig plant.
The new three-door BMW 1 Series is exclusively manufactured in the
BMW Leipzig plant. Just two years after the inauguration of the new plant
and the successful commencement of mass production of the BMW 3 Series
Saloon, the plant in Leipzig – like almost all BMW vehicle plants – is producing
a second model. From the outset, the site was designed so that new models
can be integrated without interrupting ongoing production. The Leipzig
plant demonstrates this impressively with the present start of the new
BMW 1 Series: The preparations for starting the new model in the bodywork
construction shop, in the paint shop and the necessary expansion measures
in assembly were carried out during running operation. BMW 3 Series and
BMW 1 Series are now manufactured according to customer wishes in any
sequence on a single assembly line. This means the flexible production
capacities can be optimally utilized according to market demand.
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