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Saving fuel
DRIVING TIPS
Saving fuel
Close the windows and glass
sunroof
Driving with the glass sunroof and windows open
results in increased air resistance and raises fuel
consumption.
Vehicle features and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
Tires
General information
Tires can affect consumption in various ways, for
instance tire size may influence consumption.
Check the tire inflation pressure
regularly
Check and, if needed, correct the tire inflation
pressure at least twice a month and before start‐
ing on a long trip.
Reducing fuel consumption
General information
The vehicle contains advanced technologies for
the reduction of consumption and emission val‐
ues.
Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling re‐
sistance and thus raises fuel consumption and
tire wear.
Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif‐
ferent factors.
Drive away without delay
Carrying out certain measures, such as a moder‐
ate driving style and regular maintenance, can in‐
fluence fuel consumption and the environmental
impact.
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while the
vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right
away, but at moderate engine speeds.
This is the quickest way of warming the cold en‐
gine up to operating temperature.
Remove unnecessary cargo
Additional weight increases fuel consumption.
Look well ahead when driving
Driving smoothly and proactively reduces fuel
consumption.
Remove attached parts following
use
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
Remove auxiliary mirrors, roof-mounted or rear
luggage racks which are no longer required fol‐
lowing use.
By maintaining a suitable distance to the vehicle
driving ahead of you.
Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aerody‐
namics and increase the fuel consumption.
Avoid high engine speeds
Driving at low engine speeds lowers fuel con‐
sumption and reduces wear.
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If necessary, observe the vehicle's gear shift indi‐
cator, refer to page 158.
Have maintenance carried out
Have the vehicle maintained regularly to achieve
optimal vehicle efficiency and service life. BMW
recommends that maintenance work be per‐
formed by a BMW service center.
Use coasting conditions
When approaching a red light, take your foot off
the accelerator and let the vehicle coast to a halt.
For information on the BMW Maintenance Sys‐
tem, refer to page 368.
For going downhill take your foot off the acceler‐
ator and let the vehicle roll.
The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting.
ECO PRO
Switch off the engine during
longer stops
Concept
ECO PRO supports a driving style that saves on
consumption. For this purpose, the engine con‐
trol and comfort features, for instance the climate
control output, are adjusted.
Switching off the engine
Switch off the engine during longer stops, for in‐
stance at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in
traffic congestion.
Under certain conditions the engine is automati‐
cally decoupled from the transmission in the D
selector lever position. The vehicle continues
traveling with the engine idling to reduce con‐
sumption. The D selector lever position remains
engaged.
Auto Start/Stop function
The Auto Start/Stop function of the vehicle auto‐
matically switches off the engine during a stop.
If the engine is switched off and then restarted
rather than leaving the engine running con‐
stantly, fuel consumption and emissions are re‐
duced. Savings can begin within a few seconds
of switching off the engine.
In addition, context-sensitive information, ECO
PRO tips, can be displayed to assist with a fuel-
efficient driving style.
The achieved extended range is displayed in the
instrument cluster as bonus range.
In addition, fuel consumption is also determined
by other factors, such as driving style, road con‐
ditions, maintenance or environmental factors.
General information
The system includes the following
EfficientDynamics functions and
EfficientDynamics displays:
Switch off any functions that are
not currently needed
Functions such as seat heating and the rear win‐
dow defroster require a lot of energy and in‐
crease fuel consumption, especially in city and
stop-and-go traffic.
▷ ECO PRO bonus range, refer to page 320.
▷ ECO PRO seat climate control, refer to
page 319.
▷ ECO PRO climate control, refer to page 319.
▷ ECO PRO light and sight, refer to page 319.
▷ Coasting driving condition, refer to page 320.
▷ Driving style analysis, refer to page 322.
Switch off these functions if they are not needed.
The ECO PRO driving mode supports the en‐
ergy conserving use of comfort features. These
functions are automatically deactivated partially
or completely.
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▷ "ECO PRO climate control"
▷ "ECO PRO light and sight"
Overview
Settings are stored for the driver profile currently
used.
ECO PRO limit
▷ Activate the ECO PRO limit:
"ECO PRO speed"
An ECO PRO tip is displayed if the speed of
the set ECO PRO limit is exceeded.
Button
▷ Adjust the ECO PRO limit speed:
"Notification at:"
Select the desired speed.
Activating ECO PRO
Press the button. ECO PRO is displayed
in the instrument cluster.
Coasting
Efficiency can be optimized by disengaging the
engine and coasting with the engine idling.
Configuring ECO PRO
INDIVIDUAL
ECO PRO seat climate control
The output of seat heating and, where applica‐
ble, seat ventilation is reduced when ECO PRO
is activated.
Via the Driving Dynamics Control
1. Activate ECO PRO.
2. "ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL"
ECO PRO climate control
Via iDrive
Climate control is set to be efficient.
1. "CAR"
This means, it is possible to deviate slightly from
the set temperature or to heat or cool the car's
interior more slowly, to economize on consump‐
tion.
2. "Settings"
3. "Driving mode"
4. "ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL"
5. Select the desired setting.
ECO PRO light and sight
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐
rently used.
The output of exterior mirror heating and rear
window defroster is reduced.
Activating/deactivating ECO PRO
functions
The following ECO PRO functions can be acti‐
vated/deactivated:
Resetting the settings
Reset ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL to the standard
settings:
"Reset to ECO PRO STANDARD"
▷ "ECO PRO speed"
▷ "Coasting"
▷ "ECO PRO seat climate control"
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If the acceleration is inefficient, the area between
the average consumption and the current con‐
sumption is colored red.
Display in the instrument cluster
General information
When ECO PRO driving mode is activated, the
display switches to a special configuration.
In addition, the following information is displayed,
depending on the situation:
▷ Depending on the equipment: the total dis‐
tance driven while coasting, refer to
page 321.
ECO PRO bonus range
A modified driving style helps you
extend your driving range.
▷ The total time that the engine has been
switched off, refer to page 133, during auto‐
matic engine stops.
The range extension can be dis‐
played as the bonus range in the
instrument cluster.
▷ A gear shift indicator, refer to page 158, rec‐
ommending the use of a more efficient gear.
The efficiency display includes the bonus range,
refer to page 152.
Indications on the Control
Display
If the bonus range appears in gray, the current
driving style is inefficient.
The display turns blue as soon as all conditions
for efficient driving are met.
General information
Information about the current effectiveness of
the ECO PRO functions can be displayed as en‐
ergy flow.
The intervals for resetting the bonus range de‐
pend on the settings of the trip data, refer to
page 161.
Displaying energy flow information
Via iDrive:
Consumption display
1. "CAR"
2. "Driving information"
3. "Energy flow"
The following functions are displayed:
▷ Auto Start/Stop function.
▷ Energy recovery.
▷ Coasting.
A pointer in the consumption display informs
about the current driving style:
Coasting
▷ The current consumption in relation to the
average consumption is displayed.
Concept
▷ Pointer in the area of arrow 1: display of the
energy recovered by coasting or when brak‐
ing.
Under certain conditions the engine is automati‐
cally decoupled from the transmission in the D
selector lever position. The vehicle continues
traveling with the engine idling to reduce con‐
▷ Pointer in the area of arrow 2: display when
accelerating.
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sumption. Selector lever position D remains en‐
gaged.
2. To activate coasting mode, actuate the right
shift paddle again.
This driving condition is referred to as coasting.
To deactivate, actuate the left shift paddle.
As soon as you step on the brake or accelerator
pedal, the engine is automatically coupled again.
Display
Display in the instrument cluster
General information
The coasting distance traveled is indicated
in coasting mode.
Coasting is a component of the ECO PRO driv‐
ing mode.
Coasting is automatically activated when ECO
PRO mode is called via the Driving Dynamics
Control.
Indications on the Control Display
The coasting mode is displayed under energy
flow while driving.
A proactive driving style helps the driver to use
the function often and supports the efficient ef‐
fect of coasting.
The distance traveled in coasting mode is dis‐
played in the trip data.
Functional requirements
The function is available in the speed range from
approx. 16 mph/25 km/h to 100 mph/160 km/h.
The function is active if the following conditions
are met:
▷ Accelerator pedal not depressed.
▷ Brake pedal not depressed or only slightly
depressed.
Color code blue: coasting mode.
▷ The selector lever is in selector lever position
D.
Displaying energy flow information
Via iDrive:
▷ Engine and transmission are at operating
temperature.
▷ Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function,
ACC, not activated.
1. "CAR"
2. "Driving information"
3. "Energy flow"
Operation via shift paddles
Concept
The coasting driving condition can be influenced
with the shift paddles.
System limits
The function is not available under one of the fol‐
lowing conditions.
▷ DSC OFF or TRACTION activated.
▷ Driving in the dynamic limit range and on
steep uphill or downhill grades.
Activating/deactivating coasting via
shift paddles
▷ Battery charge status temporarily too low or
vehicle electrical system drawing excessive
current.
1. Shift to the highest gear by pulling the right
shift paddle.
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Driving style analysis
Concept
The function helps develop an especially effi‐
cient driving style and to conserve fuel.
For this purpose, the driving style is analyzed.
The assessment is done in various categories
and is displayed on the Control Display.
This display will help you adjust your driving style
and save some fuel.
General information
The current trip is assessed.
To assist with an efficient driving style, ECO
PRO tips are displayed during driving.
The range of the vehicle can be extended by ad‐
justing your driving style.
This gain in range is displayed as a bonus range
in the instrument cluster and on the Control Dis‐
play.
Functional requirement
The function is available in ECO PRO driving
mode.
Calling up the Driving style
analysis
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR"
2. "Driving information"
3. "Driving style analysis"
Display on the Control Display
The display of the Driving style analysis shows
the efficiency of the Driving style.
The more efficient the driving style, the more
bars are displayed in color and the faster the bo‐
nus range increases.
In contrast, a reduced number of bars will be dis‐
played with an inefficient driving style.
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