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Saving fuel
DRIVING HINTS
Saving fuel
Close windows and the glass
sunroof
An open glass sunroof or open window increase
drag and consequently fuel consumption.
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional equipment available for the
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐
ment and functions which are not installed in
your vehicle, for example on account of the spe‐
cial equipment selected or the country specifica‐
tion. This also applies to safety-relevant func‐
tions and systems. Please comply with the
relevant laws and regulations when using the
corresponding functions and systems.
Tyres
General
Tyres can have differing effects on consumption
figures. Consumption can be affected by the size
of the tyres, for example.
Check tyre inflation pressure
regularly
Check and, if necessary, correct the tyre inflation
pressures at least twice a month and before set‐
ting off on a longer journey.
Reducing fuel consumption
General
The vehicle possesses wide-ranging technolo‐
gies for reducing consumption and emission lev‐
els.
Insufficient tyre inflation pressure increases roll‐
ing resistance and consequently fuel consump‐
tion and tyre wear.
Fuel consumption depends on various factors.
Observe the correct tyre inflation pressure and
the ECO tyre inflation pressure where applicable.
A number of measures, such as a moderate driv‐
ing style and regular maintenance, can influence
fuel consumption and reduce the burden on the
environment.
For information about the tyre inflation pressure,
see page 284.
Drive off immediately
Remove unnecessary loads
Do not warm up the engine with the vehicle at a
standstill, but instead set off straight away, driv‐
ing at moderate engine speeds.
Extra weight increases fuel consumption.
Remove add-on accessories
after use
If no longer required, remove auxiliary mirrors,
roof racks and rear-mounted racks after use.
This brings the cold engine up to operating tem‐
perature as quickly as possible.
Think ahead
Anticipating the road situation and adopting a
smooth driving style will reduce fuel consump‐
tion.
Add-on accessories on the vehicle can adversely
affect its aerodynamic performance and increase
fuel consumption.
Avoid accelerating and braking unnecessarily.
Keep an appropriate distance from the vehicle
ahead.
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The ECO PRO drive mode supports energy-sav‐
ing use of comfort functions. These functions are
automatically deactivated wholly or partially.
Avoid high engine speeds
Driving at low engine speeds reduces fuel con‐
sumption and wear.
Pay attention to the optimum shift indicator, see
page 150, in the vehicle, if fitted.
Have maintenance work carried
out
Have the vehicle serviced regularly to achieve
optimal economy and lifetime. BMW recom‐
mends having maintenance work carried out by a
BMW Service Partner.
Make use of overrun mode
When approaching a red traffic light, take your
foot off the accelerator and allow the vehicle to
roll.
Please also see the BMW Maintenance System,
see page 319.
On downward stretches, take your foot off the
accelerator and allow the vehicle to roll.
The fuel supply is interrupted in overrun mode.
ECO PRO
Switch off the engine if stopping
for longer periods
Principle
ECO PRO supports an efficient driving style. To
do this, the engine management and comfort
functions, such as for example the air condition‐
ing power, are adjusted.
Stopping the engine
When you stop the vehicle for longer periods, for
example at traffic lights, railway crossings or in
traffic jams, switch off the engine.
Steptronic transmission: the engine is discon‐
nected from the gearbox in selector lever posi‐
tion D under certain circumstances. The vehicle
rolls when idling to optimise consumption. Selec‐
tor lever position D remains engaged.
Auto Start Stop function
The Auto Start Stop function of the vehicle shuts
off the engine automatically during a stop.
If the engine is switched off and then started
again, the fuel consumption and emissions are
reduced compared with a permanently running
engine. Savings can be made just by stopping
the engine for a few seconds.
In addition, situation-dependent notes, ECO
PRO tips, can be displayed which help you to
drive with optimum consumption.
In the instrument cluster, the extension of the
range achieved as a result can be displayed as a
bonus range.
Fuel consumption also depends on other factors,
such as driving style, road condition, mainte‐
nance or environmental factors, for example.
General
The system comprises the following
EfficientDynamics functions and
EfficientDynamics displays:
Switch off functions which are
not currently required
Functions such as seat heating or rear window
heating require a great deal of energy and in‐
crease fuel consumption, especially in city traffic
and stop-and-go traffic.
▷ ECO PRO bonus range, see page 270.
▷ ECO PRO air conditioning, see page 269.
▷ Route-ahead assistant, see page 271.
▷ Coasting driving state, see page 272.
▷ Driving style analysis, see page 274.
Switch these functions off if they are not re‐
quired.
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▷ "ECO PRO climate control"
▷ "ECO PRO light and sight"
▷ "Route-ahead assistant"
Overview
The settings are saved for the current driver pro‐
file.
ECO PRO Limit
▷ "ECO PRO limit": activate ECO PRO limit.
An ECO PRO tip is shown when the speed of
the set ECO PRO limit is exceeded.
Button
▷ "Tip at:"
Set the required speed for the ECO PRO
limit.
Activating ECO PRO
Press the button. ECO PRO is displayed
in the instrument cluster.
Coasting
The coasting function enables the engine to be
operated at idle when decelerating in order to
optimise consumption.
Configuring ECO PRO
INDIVIDUAL
Deactivate the function to use the braking effect
of the engine when driving downhill.
Calling up via the Driving Experience
Control
ECO PRO seat air conditioning
The output from the seat heating is reduced
when ECO PRO is activated.
1. Activating ECO PRO.
2. "Configure ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL"
ECO PRO air conditioning
The air conditioning is adjusted for efficient con‐
sumption.
Calling up via iDrive
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
To achieve this, the set temperature is adjusted
slightly and the interior is heated or cooled more
slowly to reduce consumption.
3. "Driving Experience Control"
4. "Configure ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL"
5. Select the desired setting.
The setting is saved for the current driver profile.
Mirror heating is available when the outside tem‐
perature is low.
ECO PRO light and sight
Enabling/disabling ECO PRO
functions
The following ECO PRO functions can be activa‐
ted/deactivated:
The power output of the exterior mirror and the
rear window heating is reduced. Depending on
the equipment, the dynamic ECO light function
is activated additionally.
▷ "ECO PRO limit"
▷ "Coasting"
▷ "ECO PRO seat climate control"
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Route-ahead assistant
Consumption display
The route-ahead assistant detects upcoming
route stages and alerts the driver.
Instrument cluster without extended
functionality
Resetting settings
Reset ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL to the default set‐
ting:
"Reset to ECO PRO STANDARD"
Display in the instrument cluster
ECO PRO bonus range
An extension of range can be
achieved due to adjusted driving
style.
Information about the current driving style
A pointer in the consumption display provides in‐
formation about the current driving style:
The range extension can be dis‐
played as bonus range in the in‐
strument cluster.
▷ The current consumption in relation to the
average consumption is displayed.
The bonus range is contained in the display of
the range.
▷ Pointer in the area arrow 1: display of the en‐
ergy recuperation achieved when rolling or
when braking.
Depending on the equipment version, blue bar
segments indicate the range gained in steps.
▷ Pointer in area arrow 2: display when acceler‐
ating.
If the bonus range is shown in grey, the current
driving style is inefficient.
If the acceleration is inefficient, the area between
average consumption and current consumption
is coloured red.
The display turns blue as soon as all the condi‐
tions for driving with optimised consumption are
met.
The following information is also displayed, de‐
pending on the situation:
After filling up, the bonus range is automatically
reset.
▷ Depending on the equipment version: the
route covered in the coasting driving state,
see page 273.
▷ The total time with the engine switched off,
see page 124, during automatic engine
stops.
▷ A optimum shift indicator, see page 150, as
recommendation to engage a more efficient
gear.
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Resetting consumption history
Display on the Control Display
Via iDrive:
Displaying EfficientDynamics
information
1.
Press the button.
The current operating method of the ECO PRO
functions can be shown on the Control Display.
2. "Reset consumption history"
Via iDrive:
Route-ahead assistant
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Technology in action"
3. "EfficientDynamics"
Principle
The function helps to save fuel and supports an
anticipatory driving style. Using the navigation
data, certain sections of the route ahead can be
detected early and information can be shared
with the driver.
4.
Select the symbol.
Following functions are displayed:
▷ Auto Start Stop function.
▷ Energy recuperation.
▷ Coasting.
General
The recognised sections of the route, such as
built-up areas or bends ahead, for example, re‐
quire a reduction in speed.
Showing consumption history
The following functions can be shown on the
Control Display:
The alert is also given if the section of the route
ahead cannot yet be detected when driving.
▷ Average consumption.
▷ The route covered while coasting.
The alert is shown until the section of the route
is reached.
▷ The duration for which the Automatic Start/
Stop function has stopped the engine.
If an alert is given, vehicle speed can then be re‐
duced in an efficient way by removing your foot
from the accelerator and allowing the vehicle to
roll until the section of road is reached.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Technology in action"
3. "EfficientDynamics"
Depending on the situation, the system also in‐
dependently used the engine brake by interrupt‐
ing the coasting function, see page 272.
4.
Select the symbol.
Vertical bars show the consumption for the se‐
lected route.
Operating requirements
▷ ECO PRO driving mode is activated.
Selecting the route length
Via iDrive:
▷ The function must be available in the country
in which the vehicle is being driven.
1.
Press the button.
2. "Scaling:"
3. Select the desired setting.
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2. "Technology in action"
3. "Driving style analysis"
Display
Display in the instrument cluster
Using route-ahead assistant
A section of the route ahead is shown:
An alert regarding a section of the route
ahead is given as a recommendation to
allow the vehicle to roll.
1. Remove your foot from the accelerator.
An additional symbol shows the detected section
of the route:
2. Allow the vehicle to roll until you reach the
section of road displayed.
3. Adjust the speed by braking as necessary.
Symbol Section of the road in front
Speed limit or town entrance.
System limits
The function is not available in the following sit‐
uations:
Junction or turn, exit from a fast
road.
▷ The speed is below 50 km/h, 30 mph.
▷ With a temporary and variable speed limit,
such as at road works.
Corner.
▷ With inadequate quality of the navigation
data.
Roundabout.
▷ With Active Cruise Control.
Coasting
Display in the Head-Up Display
The advance notice alert can also be
shown in the Head-Up Display.
Principle
The engine is automatically disconnected from
the gearbox in selector lever position D under
certain circumstances. The vehicle continues to
roll in neutral to reduce consumption. Selector
lever position D remains engaged. This vehicle
condition is called coasting.
Display on the control display
As soon as the brake or accelerator pedal is
pressed, the engine is automatically connected
again.
General
Coasting is a component of the ECO PRO drive
mode and the COMFORT drive mode.
An alert is shown in the driving style analysis dis‐
play on the Control Display if there is a corre‐
sponding section of the route.
Coasting is automatically activated by calling up
the ECO PRO drive mode or COMFORT drive
mode via the Driving Experience Control and
cannot be deactivated.
Call up the driving style analysis display via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
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A precautionary driving style helps to use the
function frequently and supports the consump‐
tion-reducing effect of coasting.
Display
Instrument cluster without extended
functionality
Operating requirements
The function is available in the speed range from
approx. 25 km/h, 16 mph to 160 km/h, 100 mph.
The marking in the consumption
display on the on-board computer
has a blue background and is at
zero.
The function is active if the following conditions
are met:
The revolution counter indicates
▷ System detects a calm and smooth driving
style.
that the engine is approximately at idle speed.
▷ Accelerator pedal is not pressed or accelera‐
tor pedal is released.
ECO PRO driving mode: Displays on
the control display
In EfficientDynamics, the coasting drive state is
shown during the journey.
▷ Brake pedal not pressed or only pressed
lightly.
▷ Selector lever in selector lever position D.
The route covered in the coasting drive state is
displayed in the consumption history. The coun‐
ter reading is reset each time you fill up.
▷ Engine and gearbox are at operating temper‐
ature.
▷ System does not detect any vehicles ahead
of you.
▷ The system does not detect any obstructive
traffic situations or routes.
▷ Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function,
ACC, not activated.
Operation via shift paddles
Principle
Blue colour: coasting drive state.
The coasting state can be controlled using the
shift paddles.
Displaying EfficientDynamics
information
Via iDrive:
Activating, deactivating coasting
using shift paddles
1. Pull the right-hand shift paddle to shift to top
gear.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Technology in action"
3. "EfficientDynamics"
2. To activate coasting mode, actuate the right-
hand shift paddle again.
System limits
Actuate the left-hand shift paddle to deactivate.
The function is not available, if one of the
following conditions is met:
▷ DSC OFF or TRACTION activated.
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▷ If Cruise Control is activated.
Display on the Control Display
▷ Driving in the handling limit range or on up‐
ward or downward gradients.
▷ Battery charge state temporally too low or too
high power requirement in the on-board net‐
work.
▷ Towing a trailer.
Driving style analysis
The display of the ECO PRO driving style analy‐
ser consists of a symbolised road and a perform‐
ance table.
Principle
The function helps you to develop a particularly
efficient driving style and to save fuel.
The road symbolises the efficiency of the driving
style. The more efficient the driving style, the
smoother the road appears on the image, ar‐
row 1.
To do this, the driving style is analysed. The eval‐
uation is performed in various categories and is
shown on the Control Display.
The performance table contains stars. The more
efficient the driving style, the more stars are con‐
tained in the table, arrow 2, and the faster the bo‐
nus range increases.
Using this display, the individual driving style can
be adjusted to save fuel.
General
The current trip is evaluated.
On the other hand, if the driving style is ineffi‐
cient, a bumpier road and a reduced number of
stars is shown.
To support an efficient driving style, ECO PRO
tips are shown during the journey.
Adapting the driving style can increase the range
of the vehicle.
This gain in range is shown as a bonus range on
the instrument cluster and Control Display.
Operating requirements
The function is available in ECO PRO drive
mode.
Calling up ECO PRO driving style
analysis
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Technology in action"
3. "Driving style analysis"
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