Switch off the engine during longer stops
Switch off the engine during longer stops, e.g., at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in traffic congestion.
Fuel savings are achieved after the vehicle is switched off for only approx. 4 seconds.
The Automatic Engine Start/Stop Function of your vehicle automatically switches off the engine during a stop.
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System limits
Top View cannot be used in the following situations:
▷ With a door open.
▷ With the trunk lid open.
▷ With an exterior mirror folded in.
▷ In poor light.
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Airbags
The following airbags are located under the marked covers:
1. Front airbags
2. Coupe: head airbags
3. Side airbags in the seat backrests
4. Convertible: knee airbags
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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 o ...