DRIVING TIPS -> Saving fuel for your BMW 2 Series 2021-2025

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Vehicle features and options ECO PRO  
This chapter describes model-specific equip-  
ment, systems, and functions that are currently  
available, or may become available in the fu-  
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.  
Principle  
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.  
Additional information:  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
When certain prerequisites are met the engine  
is automatically decoupled from the transmis-  
sion in the D selector lever position. The ve-  
hicle continues traveling in Neutral to reduce  
consumption. The D selector lever position re-  
mains engaged.  
Reducing fuel consumption  
Principle  
In addition, context-sensitive information, ECO  
PRO tips, are displayed to assist with an effi-  
cient driving style.  
The vehicle contains advanced technologies  
for the reduction of consumption and emission  
values.  
The achieved extended range is displayed in  
the instrument cluster as bonus range.  
There are some actions you can take to  
change your fuel consumption and environ-  
mental impact:  
General information  
The system includes the follow-  
ing EfficientDynamics functions and  
EfficientDynamics displays:  
Remove unnecessary cargo from the vehi-  
cle.  
Remove add-on parts, e.g., a rear carrier,  
after use.  
ECO PRO seat climate control.  
ECO PRO climate control.  
ECO PRO view.  
Close the windows and glass sunroof while  
driving.  
Check the tire pressure regularly and in-  
crease it as necessary.  
Driving style analysis.  
Switch off the engine if the vehicle is to re-  
main stationary for a longer period.  
Practice anticipatory driving and let the ve-  
hicle coast more often.  
Deactivate functions that are not required,  
e.g., rear window heating.  
Have the vehicle serviced regularly.  
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This means that it is possible to deviate  
slightly from the set temperature or to heat  
or cool down the car's interior more slowly to  
economize on consumption.  
Overview  
Button in the vehicle  
ECO PRO light  
The output of exterior mirror heating and rear  
window defroster is reduced.  
Depending on the equipment version, the dy-  
namic ECO lighting function is activated in ad-  
dition.  
Resetting the settings  
ECO PRO  
1.  
Press the button.  
2. "Settings"  
Configuring ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL  
3. "Reset to ECO PRO STANDARD"  
Via iDrive  
1.  
Apps menu  
Using ECO PRO efficiently  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Driving settings"  
Optimizing driving style  
4. "Drivetrain and chassis"  
5. "ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL"  
6. Select the desired setting.  
Power gauge  
When ECO PRO driving mode is activated, the  
display switches to a special configuration.  
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.  
ECO PRO seat climate control  
The activation of ECO PRO will reduce the out-  
put of the seat heating.  
When driving efficiently, the power gauge is  
colored blue.  
The display will change to gray if the driving  
style is inefficient.  
ECO PRO climate control  
Climate control is set to be efficient.  
Activate adaptive recuperative braking for effi-  
cient driving.  
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Live Vehicle, refer to page 126  
Display in case of inefficient driving  
style  
Display on the control display  
The display of the efficiency analysis shows  
the efficiency of the driving style.  
When driving above the efficient range,  
an arrow will be displayed.  
For instance, this is displayed for the  
following situations:  
The more efficient the driving style, the larger  
the area that is displayed in color and the  
faster the bonus range increases.  
Excessive acceleration.  
Excessive speed.  
In contrast, a reduced area will be displayed  
with an inefficient driving style.  
In addition, a notice to coast in advance is dis-  
played.  
Adaptive recuperation  
Driving style analysis  
Principle  
Principle  
The adaptive recuperation supports an antici-  
patory and comfort-oriented driving style.  
The function helps develop an especially effi-  
cient driving style and to conserve fuel.  
Various sensors analyze the current driving sit-  
uation, e.g., the distance to the vehicle in front.  
For this purpose, the driving style is analyzed.  
The assessment is done in various categories  
and is displayed on the control display.  
General information  
This display will help you adjust your driving  
style and save some fuel.  
Adaptive recuperation is available depending  
on the equipment and national-market version.  
The system decides based on the situation if  
energy is recovered through recuperation or if  
the vehicle is to coast.  
General information  
The range of the vehicle can be extended by  
adjusting your driving style.  
In vehicles with mild hybrid technology, the  
power of recuperation is adaptive, which  
causes the vehicle to decelerate to varying de-  
grees when coasting.  
The current trip is analyzed.  
This gain in range is displayed as a bonus  
range in the instrument cluster and on the con-  
trol display.  
Functional requirements  
The system active under the following condi-  
tions:  
Functional requirement  
This function is available in ECO PRO driving  
mode.  
Brake pedal not depressed.  
Accelerator pedal not operated.  
ECO PRO drive mode is activated.  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is activated.  
Calling up the efficiency evaluation  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Live Vehicle"  
Additional information:  
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Additional information:  
Activating/deactivating adaptive  
recuperation  
Current driving condition, refer to page 142.  
Adaptive recuperation is deactivated by acti-  
vating SPORT driving mode.  
Exemplary driving situations  
If a route can be traveled without an antici-  
pated need for braking, it is advantageous to  
roll.  
Adaptive recuperation is activated when  
changing to another driving mode.  
The following exemplary driving situations may  
be suitable:  
Display  
Display in the instrument cluster  
Adaptive recuperation can be displayed on the  
instrument cluster.  
Rolling on a straight downhill route without  
obstacles.  
Coasting on a distance without obstacles.  
Additional information:  
Avoid late or strong braking.  
Power gauge, refer to page 135.  
Functional requirements  
Display on the control display  
The adaptive recuperation can be displayed on  
the control display.  
Selector lever position D is engaged.  
Brake is not depressed.  
Accelerator pedal is not operated.  
Additional information:  
Engine and transmission are at operating  
temperature.  
Current driving condition, refer to page 142.  
The function is available in the speed  
range from approx. 16 mph/25 km/h to  
100 mph/160 km/h.  
Engine off/coasting  
Principle  
Operation via shift paddles  
The drive system allows the vehicle to roll  
freely with minimal deceleration in selector  
lever position D. This driving condition is refer-  
red to as coasting. This reduces fuel consump-  
tion.  
Principle  
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the  
Coasting mode can be influenced with the shift  
paddles.  
Vehicles with mild hybrid technology do not  
consume fuel when coasting.  
Activating/deactivating coasting via  
shift paddles  
Long press the right shift paddle to activate.  
General information  
An anticipatory driving style helps the driver  
to use the function often and supports the effi-  
cient effect of coasting.  
To deactivate, actuate the left shift paddle.  
System limits  
Coasting is automatically adapted to the re-  
spective driving situation.  
While Active Cruise Control is active.  
With defective, dirty or covered sensors.  
The coasting mode is displayed in the Live Ve-  
hicle menu as efficient coasting.  
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Driving in the dynamic limit range and on  
steep uphill or downhill grades.  
Battery charge status temporarily too low  
or vehicle electrical system drawing exces-  
sive current.  
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