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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Professional navigation system
If the vehicle is equipped with a Professional
navigation system, the system adapts the acceleration
and deceleration behavior of the vehicle
to the road on which you are currently driving.
To ...
Starting aid terminals
Connecting order
Connect the jumper cables in the correct
order; otherwise, there is the danger of injury
from sparking.
The so-called starting aid terminal in the engine
compartment acts a ...
Heated seats
Press the button once per temperature level. Three LEDs indicate the highest
temperature.
To switch off:
Press button longer.
If you continue driving within approx. the next 15 minutes, the sea ...
