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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Settings and information
Operating principle
1. Button for:
> Selecting display
> Setting values
2. Button for:
> Confirming selected display or set values
> Calling up computer information
3. ...
Changing the scale
1. Select the
symbol.
2. To change the scale: turn the controller.
Automatically scaled map scale
In the map view facing north, turn the controller
in any direction until the AUTO scale is disp ...
Pinch protection system
If the closing force when closing the glass sunroof
exceeds a certain value, the closing movement
is stopped, beginning at approximately the
middle of the opening in the roof, or from the
tilt ...