On-demand control of ancillary units saves energy
Intelligent energy management in the new BMW 3-Series is further enhanced by the ancillary units, which consume significantly less energy compared with conventional systems. Examples include the on-demand coolant pump, the electronically controlled oil pump and the electromechanical steering system, which only consumes electric power when steering assistance is actually required. The special air conditioning compressor featured on many of the sports sedan models works on the same principle. As soon as the driver switches the air conditioning off, the belt drive to the compressor is disconnected by a magnetic clutch, to minimise power drain.
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Automatic climate control
Automatic climate control
1 Seat heating, left
2 Vent settings
3 Rear window defroster
4 Air flow
5 AUTO program
6 Temperature
7 Seat heating, right
8 Cooling function
9 Recirculated-air mo ...
Requirements
▷ The installed BMW Assist system is logged
in to a wireless communications network.
This network must be capable of transmitting
the services.
▷ To transmit position data, the vehic ...
Condensation under the parked vehicle
When using the automatic climate control, condensation
water develops that exits underneath
the vehicle.
Therefore, traces of condensed water under the
vehicle are normal. ...
