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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Mounting LATCH child restraint fixing systems
1. Mount the child restraint fixing system; refer
to the operating instructions of the system.
2. Ensure that both LATCH anchors are properly
connected. ...
The concept
▷ The voice activation system can be used to
operate functions by means of spoken commands.
The system prompts you to make
your entries.
▷ Functions that can only be used when the
v ...
Choice of optimised transmissions: six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic
unit
All engine versions of the new sports sedan are specified as standard with a
state-of-the-art six-speed manual transmission. Alternatively, an eight-speed
automatic transmission is optionally avai ...
