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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Roller sunblind for rear window
General information
If you are no longer able to move the roller sunblind
for the rear window after having activated
it a number of times in a row, the system is
blocked for a limited time to p ...
Environmental conditions
Say the commands, numbers, and letters
smoothly and with normal volume, emphasis,
and speed.
Always say commands in the language of
the voice activation system.
When selecting a radio ...
Traffic bulletins on the map
General information
"Traffic conditions/gray map" Active: indication
on the control display is switched to shades of
gray. This enables a better view of the traffic
bulletins. Day/night ...