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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passenger airbag
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passenger airbags are triggered depends on the
position of the driver's and front passenger
seats.
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Remove attached partsfollowing use
Remove auxiliary mirrors, roof or rear luggage
racks which are no longer required following
use.
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and increase the fuel consumption. ...
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Danger of burns when screen is folded out
Do not reach behind the screen; otherwise,
there is the danger of getting burned. The
back of the screen can become very hot.
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