Avoid high engine speeds
Use 1st gear to get the vehicle in motion. Beginning with 2nd gear, accelerate rapidly. When accelerating, shift up before reaching high engine speeds.
When you reach the desired speed, shift into the highest applicable gear and drive with the engine speed as low as possible and at a constant speed.
As a rule: driving at low engine speeds lowers fuel consumption and reduces wear.
The gear shift indicator of your vehicle indicates the most fuel efficient gear.
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Controls
Controls
1 Control Display
2 Controller with buttons
The buttons can be used to open the menus
directly. The controller can be used to select
menu items and create the settings. ...
Filtering the message list
The message list can be filtered, when more
than one type of message exists.
1. "Filter:"
2. Select the type of message.
▷ "All"
All messages are displayed.
▷ ...
Safety
The xDrive50i has upgraded brakes with aluminum calipers. BMW's Integrated
Chassis Management coordinates the Dynamic Performance Control differential with
stability and traction control systems t ...