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  All Makes | 2 Door Coupe | BMW | 3-Series | 1997


1997 BMW 3-Series 318IS 2dr Cpe Manual

FEATURES
AND
SPECIFICATIONS
 
 
Anti-Theft & Locks
Central locking system-inc: double lock anti-theft feature, console switch
Pre-wired for BMW remote keyless-entry security system
 
Braking & Traction
Vacuum-assisted front ventilated 4-wheel disc brakes
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
All season traction control
All season traction control
 
Electrical
65 amp/hr battery
80-amp alternator
 
Engines & Emissions
1.9L DOHC 16-valve inline 4-cyl engine
Direct ignition system w/knock control
 
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
Diversity antenna system
Anti-theft AM/FM stereo w/cassette-inc: 10 x 20 watt amplifier, 10 speakers
Pre-wired for CD changer
 
Exterior Lighting
Courtesy lights w/fade-in/out feature
Halogen free-form fog lights
Halogen free-form headlights (low beams)
 
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Auto climate control-inc: separate electric temp control, LCD display
2-stage rear-window defroster
Microfiltered ventilation
 
Instrumentation
Cruise control
Digital clock
Electronic analog speedometer/tachometer
LCD main & trip odometers
 
Interior Lighting
Rear reading lights
Map reading lights
 
Safety
Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS)
Auto front seatbelt tensioners
Hydraulic energy absorbing bumpers (damage control to 9-MPH)
 
Seats
Auto locking retractors on all seat belts
Seatback easy-entry feature
6-way adjustable front seats
Split folding rear seats
Front seatback storage nets
 
Steering
Variable engine-speed-sensitive pwr-assisted rack and pinion steering
Leather manual shift knob/steering wheel
 
Storage
Dual front cupholders/coinholder
Glove box w/take-out flashlight
 
Suspension
Front/rear coil springs, twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabilizer bars
Multi-link system rear suspension w/central links
Strut-type front suspension w/arc-shaped lower arms
 
Transmission
5-speed Getrag type C manual transmission w/direct 5th gear
 
Wheels & Tires
Full-size spare tire w/steel wheel
Rear wheel drive
205/65R15 all-season SBR tires
15" x 7.0 cast alloy wheels
 
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
Dual pwr outside heated rearview mirrors
Positive side-window sealing system
Window closing from driver door lock feature
Green-tinted windshield band
Vehicle-speed variable 2-speed intermittent windshield wipers w/single wipe mode
Pwr windows-inc: key-off operation, 1-touch up/down
 
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