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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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 ...
Reminders
Displaying reminders
Reminders of pending appointments and tasks
are displayed. After an appointment or after a
task is due, the reminder is no longer displayed.
1. "Office"
2. " ...
Avoiding unintentional alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
can be switched off together, such as in the following
situations:
► In automatic car washes.
► In duplex garages.
► During tran ...
