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Close the windows and glass

sunroof

Driving with the glass sunroof and windows

open results in increased drag and raises fuel

consumption.

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific, and optional equipment offered with

the series. It also describes features and func-

tions that are not necessarily available in the

vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or

country versions. This also applies to safety

functions and systems. When using these

functions and systems, the applicable laws

and regulations must be observed.

Tires

General information

Tires can affect consumption in various ways,

for instance tire size may influence consump-

tion.

Reducing fuel consumption

Checking the tire pressure regularly

Check and, if needed, correct the tire inflation

pressure at least twice a month and before

starting on a long trip.

General information

The vehicle contains advanced technologies

for the reduction of consumption and emission

values.

Low tire pressure increases rolling resistance

and thus fuel consumption and tire wear.

The fuel consumption depends on various fac-

tors such as driving style, road conditions,

maintenance or environmental factors.

Observe the correct tire inflation pressure as

well as the ECO tire inflation pressure, where

applicable.

Carrying out certain measures such as a mod-

erate driving style and regular maintenance

can influence fuel consumption and the envi-

ronmental pollution.

Additional information:

Tire pressure specifications, refer to page 322.

Drive away without delay

Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while

the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving

right away, but at moderate RPM.

Removing unnecessary cargo

Additional weight increases fuel consumption.

Removing attached parts following

use

This is the fastest way of warming the cold

engine up to operating temperature.

Remove roof-mounted luggage racks that are

no longer required following use.

Anticipatory driving

A smooth and anticipatory driving style re-

duces fuel consumption.

Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aero-

dynamics and increase the fuel consumption.

Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.

Maintain a suitable distance to the vehicle driv-

ing ahead of you.

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The ECO PRO driving mode supports the en-

ergy conserving use of comfort features.

Avoid high RPM

Driving at low engine speeds lowers fuel con-

sumption and reduces wear.

These functions are automatically deactivated

partially or completely.

If necessary, observe the vehicle's gear shift

indicator.

Having maintenance carried out

Have the vehicle maintained regularly to ach-

ieve optimal vehicle efficiency and service life.

BMW recommends that maintenance work be

performed by an authorized service center.

Using coasting/overrun mode

When approaching a red traffic light, take your

foot off the accelerator and let the vehicle

coast to a halt.

Also refer to BMW Maintenance System.

For going downhill take your foot off the accel-

erator and let the vehicle roll.

The fuel supply is interrupted in coasting/over-

run mode.

ECO PRO

Principle

Switch off the engine during longer

stops

ECO PRO supports a driving style that saves

on consumption. For this purpose, the engine

control and comfort features, for instance the

climate control output, are adjusted.

Switching off the engine

Switch off the engine during longer stops, for

instance at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in

traffic jam.

Steptronic transmission: under certain condi-

tions the engine is automatically decoupled

from the transmission in the D selector lever

position. The vehicle continues traveling in

Neutral to reduce consumption. The D selector

lever position remains engaged.

Auto Start/Stop function

The Auto Start/Stop function of the vehicle au-

tomatically switches off the engine during a

stop.

In addition, situational information and ECO

PRO tips are displayed to help promote a

power-saving driving style.

If the engine is switched off and then restarted

rather than leaving the engine running con-

stantly, fuel consumption and emissions are

reduced. Savings can begin within a few sec-

onds of an engine stop.

The achieved extended range is displayed in

the instrument cluster as bonus range.

General information

The system includes the follow-

ing EfficientDynamics functions and

EfficientDynamics displays:

Switching off any functions that are

not currently needed

Functions such as seat heating and the rear

window defroster require a lot of energy and

increase fuel consumption, especially in city

traffic and with stop-and-go driving.

▷

ECO PRO bonus range.

ECO PRO seat climate control.

ECO PRO air conditioning.

ECO PRO light and sight.

ECO PRO speed.

Switch off these functions if they are not

needed.

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Coasting mode.

ECO PRO speed

Driving style analysis.

▷

"ECO PRO speed": activate ECO PRO

speed.

Overview

An ECO PRO tip is displayed if the speed of

the set ECO PRO speed is exceeded.

▷

"Notification at:"

Set the desired speed for the ECO PRO

speed.

Activating/deactivating ECO PRO

functions

The following ECO PRO functions can be acti-

vated/deactivated:

▷

"ECO PRO seat heating"

"ECO PRO climate control"

"ECO PRO light and sight"

Coasting

Efficiency can be optimized by disengaging or

switching off the engine and coasting in Neu-

tral.

Button

ECO PRO seat climate control

The activation of ECO PRO will reduce the out-

put of the seat heating.

Activating ECO PRO

Press the button. ECO PRO is dis-

played in the instrument cluster.

ECO PRO air conditioning

The air conditioning is adjusted.

This means it is possible to deviate slightly

from the set temperature and heat or cool the

car interior more slowly to economize on elec-

trical consumption.

Configuring ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL

Via the Driving Experience Control

1. Activate ECO PRO.

ECO PRO light and view

2. "ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL"

The output of exterior mirror heating and rear

window defroster is reduced.

Via iDrive

1. "CAR"

Resetting the settings

Reset ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL to the standard

settings:

2. "Settings"

3. "Driving mode"

4. "ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL"

5. Select the desired setting.

"Reset to ECO PRO STANDARD"

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A needle in the consumption display informs

about the current driving style:

Displays in the instrument cluster

General information

When ECO PRO driving mode is activated, the

display switches to a special configuration.

▷

The current consumption in relation to the

average consumption is displayed.

▷

Needle in the area of arrow 1: display of

the energy recovered by coasting or when

braking.

ECO PRO bonus range

▷

Needle in the area of arrow 2: display when

accelerating.

A modified driving style helps

you extend your driving range.

If the acceleration is inefficient, the area be-

tween the average consumption and the cur-

rent consumption is colored red.

The range extension can be dis-

played as the bonus range in

the instrument cluster.

In addition, the following information is dis-

played, depending on the situation:

The efficiency display includes the bonus

range.

▷

Depending on the equipment: the total dis-

tance driven in Coasting mode.

If the bonus range appears in gray, the current

driving style is inefficient.

The total time that the engine has been

switched off during automatic engine stops.

The display turns blue as soon as all condi-

tions for efficient driving are met.

A gear shift indicator recommending the

use of a more efficient gear.

The intervals for resetting the bonus range de-

pend on the settings of the trip data.

Indications on the control display

Consumption display

Instrument cluster with enhanced features:

General information

Information about the current operating princi-

ple of the ECO PRO functions can be displayed

as energy flow.

Displaying energy flow information

1. "CAR"

2. "Driving information"

3. "Energy flow"

The following functions are displayed:

Instrument cluster without enhanced features:

▷

Auto Start/Stop function.

Energy recovery.

Coasting.

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The selector lever is in selector lever posi-

tion D.

Engine-Off / Coasting

Engine and transmission are at operating

temperature.

Principle

Under certain conditions the engine is auto-

matically decoupled from the transmission in

the D selector lever position. The vehicle con-

tinues traveling in Neutral to reduce consump-

tion. Selector lever position D remains en-

gaged. This driving condition is referred to as

coasting.

Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go func-

tion, ACC, not activated.

Operation via shift paddles

Principle

The Coasting mode can be influenced with the

shift paddles.

Under certain conditions, the engine will not

be operated in Neutral while coasting but

switched off automatically in vehicles with

Mild-Hybrid technology. When the engine is

switched off, the word READY is displayed in

the instrument cluster. The vehicle continues

to coast without consuming fuel. This driving

condition is referred to as engine-off coasting.

Activating/deactivating coasting via

shift paddles

1. Shift to the highest gear by pulling the right

shift paddle.

2. To activate Coasting mode, actuate the

right shift paddle again.

As soon as the brake or accelerator pedal is

depressed, the engine is automatically coupled

to the transmission again.

To deactivate, actuate the left shift paddle.

Display

General information

Coasting is a component of the ECO PRO driv-

ing mode.

Indicator on instrument cluster

The coasting distance traveled is indi-

cated in Coasting mode.

Coasting is automatically activated when ECO

PRO driving mode is called via the Driving Ex-

perience Control.

Indications on the control display

The Coasting mode is displayed under energy

flow while driving.

An anticipatory driving style helps the driver

to use the function often and supports the effi-

cient effect of coasting.

The distance traveled in Coasting mode is dis-

played in the trip data.

Functional requirements

The function is available in the speed

range from approx. 16 mph/25 km/h to

100 mph/160 km/h.

The function is active if the following conditions

are met:

▷

The accelerator pedal is not depressed or

the accelerator pedal is released.

▷

Brake pedal not depressed or only slightly

depressed.

Color code blue: Coasting mode.

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Displaying energy flow information

1. "CAR"

Calling up the Driving style analysis

1. "CAR"

2. "Driving information"

3. "Energy flow"

2. "Driving information"

3. "Driving style analysis"

System limits

The function is not available under one of the

following conditions.

Display on the control display

The display of the Driving style analysis shows

the efficiency of the Driving style.

▷

DSC OFF or TRACTION activated.

The more efficient the driving style, the more

bars are displayed in color and the faster the

bonus range increases.

Driving in the dynamic limit range and on

steep uphill or downhill grades.

In contrast, a reduced number of bars will be

displayed with an inefficient driving style.

▷

Battery charge status temporarily too low

or vehicle electrical system drawing exces-

sive current.

HDC Hill Descent Control activated

Driving style analysis

Principle

The function helps develop an especially effi-

cient driving style and to conserve fuel.

For this purpose, the driving style is analyzed.

The assessment is done in various categories

and is displayed on the control display.

This display will help you adjust your driving

style and save some fuel.

General information

The current trip is assessed.

To support an efficient driving style, ECO PRO

tips are displayed while driving.

The range of the vehicle can be extended by

adjusting your driving style.

This gain in range is displayed as a bonus

range in the instrument cluster and on the con-

trol display.

Functional requirement

This function is available in ECO PRO driving

mode.

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