Intelligent lightweight design brings further reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions
Use of lightweight materials has played a significant role in reducing vehicle weight and in delivering high passenger cell safety standards, combined with a significant increase in strength. At the same time, these measures also help to ensure superior driving dynamics. Intelligent lightweight design is integrated into all areas of BMW vehicle development work and into all components, from the body and engine to the suspension. Materials used include high and ultra-high tensile steels, a hot-stamped B-pillar, plastics and state-of the-art composites. Increased use of aluminium components in the engine and suspension systems has also further reduced the weight of the relevant assemblies.
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Brake Force Display
On the left: normal braking. On the right: sharp braking.
When the rear fog lampsare switched on, the Brake Force Display is not
active and the illuminated area for normal braking is reduced by a ...
Activating HDC
Press the button; the LED above
the button
lights up. ...
Changing, maintaining, and storing the
speed
The rocker switch can be pressed while the system
is interrupted to maintain and store the current
speed. DSC Dynamic Stability Control is
switched on, if necessary.
Adapting the desired speed ...
