Learn about BMW cars: Complete information for car owners

I. Learn about BMW cars in the Vietnamese market

Along with Audi and Mercedes, BMW is one of the high-end German car brands, and it is also one of the most popular car lines among consumers around the world, including Vietnam.

The average price of a BMW car in Vietnam is about 2 billion VND, so BMW’s customers are mostly successful people. Only people with high incomes can afford to buy this luxury car line. One of the BMW models that is most loved and bought by Vietnamese customers is the BMW X5.

In Vietnam, BMW car lines include: 1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series…, M, X, and Z4. The lowest priced BMW car model currently sold in Vietnam is about 1.2 billion VND.

When learning about BMW cars, its highlight is the easily recognizable logo, the car has a very elegant, long, slim shape but still does not lose its strength, the hood is also designed very uniquely.

II. BMW car models from 2019 and earlier

– BMW 5 Series 520i (1990).

– BMW 3 Series E30 (1991).

– BMW i3 320i 2.0MT (1995).

– BMW 5 Series 525i (1996 – 2000 – 2002 – 2003 – 2004 – 2007).

– BMW 5 Series 528i (1996 – 1997 – 1998 – 2000).

– BMW 3 Series 329i (1996 – 1997 – 2007).

– BMW 3 Series 323i (2000 – 2001).

– BMW 3 Series 318i (2001 – 2002 – 2003 – 2004 – 2005 – 2006).

– BMW 3 Series 325i (2002 – 2003 – 2004 – 2005).

– BMW Z4 2.5AT (2003).

– BMW X5 (2004 – 2005 – 2006 – 2007).

– BMW 3 Series E46 (2004).

– BMW 7 Series 745i (2004 – 2006).

– BMW X3 (2005).

– BMW 7 Series 750i (2005 – 2006).

– BMW 7 Series 750Li (2005 – 2006 – 2008).

– BMW M5 (2006).

– BMW 3 Series 328i (2007 – 2009).

– BMW 3 Series 320i (2007).

– BMW 3 Series 335i (2007 – 2008).

– BMW 5 Series 535i (2007).

– BMW 5 Series 530i (2007 – 2008).

– BMW X6 (2008).

– BMW X5 3.0SI (2008).

III. BMW features when you want to control

If you are looking into BMW cars, and whether you have never driven a BMW or you are already a BMW owner, you should know the common features of this car line. Because it is really useful for you!

Cars are designed to serve human needs, and these criteria are realized by the technology equipped on the car. Therefore, understanding the functions and how to use those features will be very helpful for your car usage.

Of course, each BMW car will have its own features. However, most BMW models have basic features in common that you need to know. So let’s summarize the necessary features on BMW cars so that you can grasp them, thereby having the most reasonable way to use them.

1. Learn the functions before operating a BMW car

The BMW dashboard is quite wide compared to the spread-out design. Therefore, the function control keys are arranged all over the dashboard. When you first get acquainted with the BMW line, you should first observe the steering wheel.

The BMW steering wheel is a 3-spoke steering wheel with the logo designed in the middle, surrounded by function control keys. The combination on the left side of the steering wheel is used for cruise control. The abbreviation RES is to turn on cruise control mode, LIM is to limit the operating speed, the up/down lever on the side is used to adjust the appropriate speed without the driver having to touch the accelerator pedal.

The right control cluster is the communication system, the -/+ sign is used to increase or decrease the volume, MODE is used to switch multimedia mode. In addition, the phone icon is used when the driver listens to the phone through the speakerphone. Of course, you need to connect the phone to the car via bluetooth.

The human face icon is the voice control feature. With this feature, the driver can use the features by speaking without having to use their hands to operate. However, this feature only supports English, so it is often not very useful for Vietnamese users.

#Some other functions on the BMW car dashboard

Some other functions when learning about BMW cars are on the left, below the steering wheel there is a small knob used to adjust the 4-way height for the steering wheel to nod.

BMW provides owners with a remote-controlled smart key that remains useful even if the battery is dead. The user can start the car by placing the key on the key symbol on the steering wheel, applying the brake pedal, and pressing the Start/Stop switch for 10 seconds.

The appearance of iDrive on the gearbox area is the biggest difference of BMW compared to other car lines. The control button is like a keyboard with up/down, left/right, rotation/press down movements.

Before operating the vehicle, you should use iDrive to know the operating status of the vehicle. You rotate iDrive to select the items you want to display on the screen. Select Vehicle Information and Vehicle Status, then press down to access.

2. Learn about BMW vehicles and their operating functions

For those who use new, high-end cars, the Start/Stop key is no longer strange, starting the car now no longer requires a key. However, what you need to know when learning about BMW cars is the A key with a rotating arrow right below the start button.

This key is used when the vehicle is running, it has the ability to automatically turn off the engine after 3 seconds. And as soon as the driver releases the brake, the engine will automatically start. This is a feature similar to the engine cut-off system on Honda scooters, it limits fuel consumption when the vehicle has to stop continuously when moving in crowded cities.

#Other operating features on BMW cars

The next thing to note when learning about BMW cars is the 3 different operating modes for its car lines: Comfort, Sport and Eco Pro. Of which, Eco Pro mode is the most fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly mode. If you travel on deserted roads, you can easily feel each engine operating mode clearly.

The engine mode switch key is located on the left side next to the gearbox. After switching, an illustration of the engine operating model will be displayed on the LCD screen.

In addition, the gearbox also has an Auto H mode. When this function is turned on, the parking brake will be activated and released automatically, very suitable when having to move on roads that require continuous stopping.

Above is the most basic information when learning about BMW cars, which anyone who loves this car line should grasp. Hope you have the most interesting knowledge about this article. You can also learn more: All information about car oil parameters , to help maintain the car better.