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.

    See also:

    Switching on automatically
    Select transmission position R with the engine running. The Top View and PDC images are displayed if the system is switched on via iDrive. ...

    DSC OFF
    When DSC OFF, is active, driving stability is limited during acceleration and when driving in bends. ...

    Under the Hood
    Both engines incorporate direct fuel injection and turbocharging. The xDrive35i uses a new 3.0-liter inline-six-cylinder with one turbocharger, while the xDrive50i uses a 4.4-liter V-8 with two. P ...