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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Display
Display
1 Navigation instructions
2 Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function
3 Lane departure warning
4 Cruise control/desired speed
5 Current speed
The Check Control messages are dis ...
Special destinations
You can search for a special destination, e.g. a hotel or place of interest,
and start destination guidance to the corresponding location.
The scope of information provided depends on
the partic ...
Storage compartments in thecargo area
Storage space under the cargo floor
cover
Raise the cargo floor panel. The storage space
under the cargo floor panel is subdivided.
Two additional subdividers can be inserted to
partition it ...