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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AUX-IN port
At a glance
For connecting audio devices, e.g., MP3
player. The sound is output on the vehicle
loudspeakers.
Recommendation: use medium tone and
volume settings on the audio device. The ...
Switching the microphone to mute
When a call is active, the microphone can be
muted.
1. "Telephone".
2. "Active calls".
3. "Microphone mute"
A microphone that has been switched to mute
is automa ...
Environmental conditions
▷ Say the commands, numbers, and letters
smoothly and with normal volume, emphasis,
and speed.
▷ Always say commands in the language of
the voice activation system.
▷ When se ...