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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LATCH child restraint fixing system
LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren.
Coupe: rear seats
The anchor points for the lower LATCH anchors are located behind the labeled
protective caps.
Convertible: rear seats
To inst ...
Deleting stored functions
Press and hold the left and right button on the
interior rearview mirror simultaneously for approximately
20 seconds until the LED flashes
rapidly. All stored functions are deleted. The
functi ...
Folding down
Pinch hazard during folding out and in
Make sure that the area of movement
around the folding table and the side hinges is
clear; otherwise, injuries can occur.
Pulling on the handle, draw th ...