Switch off any functions thatare not currently needed

BMW X3 / BMW X3 iDrive Owners Manual / Driving tips / Saving fuel / Switch off any functions thatare not currently needed

Functions such as seat heating and the rear window defroster require a lot of energy and consume additional fuel, especially in city and stopand- go traffic.

Therefore, switch off these functions if they are not actually needed.

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