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Driving hints
The Driving hints chapter provides you with
information that you may require in particular
driving situations or operating modes.
Driving hints
Driving precautions
Driving precautions
Tyres
Vehicle equipment
New tyres do not achieve their full road
grip immediately, for production reasons.
This chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment provided in the model
series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is
therefore also described, for example the se‐
lected special equipment or national version.
This also applies to safety-relevant functions
and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐
tional regulations when using the correspond‐
ing functions and systems.
During the first 300 km, 200 miles, drive mod‐
erately.
Brake system
Brake pads and discs only achieve a favourable
wear and contact pattern after approximately
500 km, 300 miles. Drive moderately during
this running-in period.
Clutch
Running in
The clutch only begins to function optimally at
approximately 500 km, 300 miles. Engage the
clutch gently during this running-in period.
General
Moving parts need a certain time to achieve
maximum operating efficiency as a unit.
After fitting new parts
The following information helps to achieve
maximum service life and efficiency of the ve‐
hicle.
The same running-in procedures should be
observed if any of the components mentioned
above have to be renewed in the course of the
vehicle's operating life.
Do not use Launch Control, see page 81, when
running in.
Engine, gearbox and differential
Up to 2000 km, 1200 miles
Do not exceed the maximum engine revs and
speed:
Driving on bad road surfaces
The vehicle combines four-wheel drive with
the advantages of a normal vehicle
Do not drive on non-hard roads
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With petrol engines, 4500 rpm and
160 km/h, approximately 100 mph.
Do not drive on non-hard roads, other‐
wise the vehicle may be damaged.◀
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With diesel engines, 3500 rpm and
150 km/h, approximately 93 mph.
For your own safety and the safety of passen‐
gers and the vehicle, observe the following
points:
In principle, avoid full load or kick-down.
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Make yourself familiar with the vehicle be‐
fore starting the trip and do not take any
risks when driving.
From 2000 km, 1200 miles onwards
Engine and road speeds can be gradually in‐
creased.
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Adjust speed to the road conditions. The
steeper and more uneven the road, the
slower the speed should be.
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Driving precautions
Driving hints
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For trips on steep inclines: top up with en‐
gine oil and coolant nearly up to the MAX
mark. Inclines of up to max.50 % can be
driven on.
Hot exhaust system
Hot exhaust system
High temperatures occur in the exhaust
system.
When driving up steep hills, use Hill De‐
scent Control HDC, see page 129.
Never remove the heat shields fitted here, or
apply underseal to them. When driving, idling
or parking, ensure that no highly inflammable
materials, e.g. hay, foliage, grass etc. comes
into contact with the hot exhaust system. It
could ignite and cause a fire, with the risk of
severe injuries or damage.
Driving on slopes up to 30 % is possible.
The permitted side tilt is 30 %.
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Avoid contact between the body and the
ground.
Ground clearance is a maximum 20 cm, ap‐
proximately 7.8 inches and may vary de‐
pending on load condition.
Do not touch hot exhaust tail pipes; otherwise
there is a risk of burns.◀
If wheels are spinning, accelerate enough
so that drive stability control systems can
distribute drive force to wheels. Activate
any Dynamic Traction Control, DTC.
Diesel particle filter
The diesel particle filter collects soot particles
and burns them periodically at high tempera‐
tures.
After driving on bad roads
When cleaning for a few minutes, the following
may occur:
After driving on bad roads, to maintain driving
safety, check wheel and tyres for damage. Re‐
move any major soiling of the body.
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Engine temporarily runs a bit roughly.
Noise and slight development of smoke
from the exhaust shortly after shutting off
the engine.
General driving information
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The usual power output development re‐
quires a slightly higher engine speed.
Closing the tailgate
Drive with the tailgate closed
Climate comfort windscreen
Drive only with the tailgate closed in the
event of an accident, or if you have to brake
abruptly or swerve to avoid an obstruction.
Otherwise the vehicle occupants or other road
users could be at risk or the vehicle could be
damaged. There is also the danger of exhaust
fumes entering the interior of the vehicle.◀
If there is no alternative to driving with the tail‐
gate open:
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Close all windows and the Glass Roof.
Turn up the blower to a high output level.
Maintain moderate speed.
The marked area does not have a heat reflect‐
ing coating.
Use this area for garage-door openers, devices
for electronic toll recording or similar.
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Driving hints
Driving precautions
With auxiliary heating:
Radio signals
Only if the water is calm and only up to a water
depth of max. 25 cm, approximately 9.8 inches
and at this depth drive no faster than walking
speed up to 10 km/h, approximately 6 mph.
Warning
Certain vehicle functions may be affec‐
ted by interference from high-frequency radio
signals. Such signals are output from a series
of transmission systems, for example, from air
traffic beacons or relay stations for mobile tele‐
communications.
Without auxiliary heating:
Only if the water is calm and only up to a water
depth of max. 50 cm, approximately 19.6 in‐
ches and at this depth drive no faster than
walking speed up to 5 km/h, approximately
3 mph.
We recommend you consult your Service cen‐
tre should you experience any difficulties.◀
Mobile communication equipment
Safe braking
Your vehicle is equipped with ABS as standard.
Mobile communication equipment
You are advised not to use mobile radio
devices, for example, mobile telephones, in‐
side the vehicle without a direct connection to
an external aerial. Mutual interference between
the vehicle's electronics and such equipment
cannot be entirely ruled out. There is moreover
no guarantee that the radiation generated
when such devices are transmitting will be dis‐
sipated out of the vehicle's interior.◀
Applying the brakes fully is the most effective
way of braking in situations in which this is
necessary.
The vehicle can be steered. Any obstacles can
be avoided with steering wheel movements
that are as calm as possible.
A pulsing of the brake pedal and hydraulic reg‐
ulating sounds indicate that ABS is regulating.
In certain braking situations, the perforated
brake disks can cause functional noise. How‐
ever, this has no effect on the efficiency and
operational safety of the brakes.
Aquaplaning
Aquaplaning
On wet or slushy roads, reduce your
speed in order to avoid aquaplaning.◀
Objects in the range of movement of
the pedals
On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water can
form between the tyres and the road.
No objects in the range of movement of
the pedals
This situation, known as aquaplaning, means
that the tyre can actually lose contact com‐
pletely with the road surface and the vehicle
can neither be steered nor the brakes properly
applied.
Foot mats, carpets or other objects must not
breach the range of movement of the pedals,
otherwise they could influence the function of
the pedals when driving and may cause an ac‐
cident.
Wading
Do not place additional foot mats on top of ex‐
isting floor mats or other similar objects.
Pay attention to the water depth and
your speed
Only use foot mats that have been approved
for the vehicle and that can be fastened ac‐
cordingly.
Do not exceed the maximum water depth and
maximum speed, otherwise the engine, electri‐
cal system and transmission could be dam‐
aged.◀
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Driving hints
Ensure that floor mats are securely reattached
after having been removed, for example for
cleaning.◀
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Infrequent use of the brakes.
Corrosion occurs when the minimum pressure
that must be exerted by the pads during brake
applications to clean the discs is not reached.
Wet roads
Should corrosion form on the brake discs, the
brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating ef‐
fect that generally cannot be corrected.
In damp weather, if road grit has been spread
or there is heavy rain, apply the brakes lightly
every few kilometres/miles.
Condensate when vehicle is parked
In doing so, do not obstruct other road users.
When using the automatic air conditioning,
condensation water develops that exits under‐
neath the vehicle.
The resulting heat dries the brake discs and
pads.
The braking force will be available immediately
if needed.
Traces of water on the ground are normal.
Downhill gradients
Avoid excessive braking
Avoid excessive loads on the brake. Even
slight, continuous pressure on the brake pedal
could cause overheating, brake pad wear or
even brake system failure.◀
Do not drive with the transmission in
neutral
Never drive with the transmission in neutral or
with the engine switched off. Otherwise, the
braking action of the engine will either not be
present, or there will be no power assistance to
the brakes or steering.◀
When driving on long or steep downhill
stretches, use the gear in which the least brak‐
ing is required. Otherwise the brake system
can overheat and braking action is reduced.
The braking effect can be additionally in‐
creased by manually shifting down, even into
first gear, if applicable.
Corrosion of the brake disc
Corrosion of the brake discs and contamina‐
tion of the brake pads increase with:
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Low mileage.
Extended periods when the vehicle is not
used.
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Driving hints
Loads
Loads
Vehicle equipment
Stowing transported loads
This chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment provided in the model
series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is
therefore also described, for example the se‐
lected special equipment or national version.
This also applies to safety-relevant functions
and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐
tional regulations when using the correspond‐
ing functions and systems.
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Wrap protective material around sharp cor‐
ners and edges of the load.
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Heavy transported load: stow as far for‐
ward and as low down as possible, ideally
directly behind the rear backrests.
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Very heavy transported load: with no pas‐
sengers on the back seat, insert both outer
seat belts into the respective opposite
buckles.
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Fully fold down the rear-seat backrest if
the load is to be stowed accordingly.
Information
Do not stack storage goods above the up‐
per edge of the backrests.
Overloading the vehicle
So that the permitted load capacity of the
tyres is not exceeded, do not overload the ve‐
hicle. The tyres could then overheat and sus‐
tain internal damage. Under certain circum‐
stances, sudden tyre pressure loss will be the
consequence.◀
Use the luggage net, see page 171, to pro‐
tect the vehicle's occupants. Make sure
that objects cannot pass through the lug‐
gage net.
Securing transported loads
Permitted total weight and permitted axle
loads
Lashing eyes in the boot
Do not exceed the permitted overall weight
and permitted axle loads, otherwise the opera‐
tional safety of the vehicle can no longer be
guaranteed and the permit regulations are not
met.◀
No fluids in the boot
Ensure that fluid leakage does not occur
in the boot. Otherwise the vehicle could be
damaged.◀
For securing the load four lashing eyes are in
the boot.
Heavy and hard objects
Heavy and hard objects must not be
stored unsecured in the interior, otherwise
these could endanger the vehicle occupants,
for example, when braking and swerving.◀
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Loads
Driving hints
The eyes are located on both sides of the boot.
Lashing eyes in the boot with rails
Securing transported loads
Securing transported loads
Accommodate and secure the transpor‐
ted load as described, otherwise it could en‐
danger the vehicle occupants, for example,
when braking and swerving.◀
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Small and relatively light objects: can be
retained with tensioning straps, a boot net
or other suitable straps.
For securing the load four moveable lashing
eyes are in the boot.
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Relatively large and heavy objects: secure
with lashing straps.
Fasten tensioning straps of various kinds
or boot nets to the lashing eyes in the boot.
Roof rack
Note
Fitting only possible with roof railing.
Roof racks are available as special equipment.
To reposition a lashing eye press the button,
arrow 1. Ensure that the lashing eyes mesh
into the new position.
Fastening to the railing
Follow fitting instruction of the roof rack.
The lashing eyes can be removed from the
rails at the recesses.
Fitting
Boot net, FlexNet
Make sure that there is sufficient space to
raise and open the glass roof.
The flexible boot net is suspended in eyes and
secures the load in the boot. The storage net
can be attached to the following eyes:
Loads
A loaded roof rack alters the car's road behav‐
iour and steering response by shifting its cen‐
tre of gravity.
When loading and driving, bear the following in
mind:
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Do not exceed permitted roof and axle load
as well as the permitted gross weight.
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Distribute the roof load evenly.
The roof load must not be spread over a
large area.
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Lashing eyes on the rails.
Eyes on the boot wall.
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Loads
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Place heavy items of luggage at the bot‐
tom.
Securely fasten roof rack, for example with
tensioning straps.
Do not allow objects to protrude into the
swing range of the tailgate.
Drive smoothly and avoid sudden accelera‐
tion, braking or cornering.
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Towing a trailer
Driving hints
Towing a trailer
approved. Use only the genuine BMW towball
mount assembly.
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment provided in the model
series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is
therefore also described, for example the se‐
lected special equipment or national version.
This also applies to safety-relevant functions
and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐
tional regulations when using the correspond‐
ing functions and systems.
BMW Group Australia does not recommend or
support the installation and use of a Weight
Distribution Hitch or Load Levelling Device on
any BMW Group vehicles. The use of such de‐
vices may affect the vehicle's warranty status.
We recommend you consult your Authorised
BMW Dealer for any further advice or clarifica‐
tion.
Before a journey
General
The permitted trailer loads, axle loads, trailer
nose weights and gross vehicle weight rating
are specified in the technical data.
Trailer nose weight
If possible, the trailer should not have a trailer
nose weight less than the minimum of 25 kg,
approximately 55 lb, and also try to use the
maximum trailer nose weight to the full extent.
The vehicle is equipped with reinforced
springs on the rear axle and, depending on the
type, with a more powerful cooling system.
The weight of the trailer tow hitch and the nose
weight reduce the maximum load of the towing
vehicle. The nose weight increases the vehicle
weight. The total permitted weight of the tow‐
ing vehicle must not be exceeded.
For Australia/New Zealand:
note
Towing
Loads
Australian standard AS 4177.1-2004 Caravan
and light trailer towing components – towbars
and towing brackets contains the following
statement, which is hereby accepted by the
BMW Group Australia: FOR TOWING ONLY.
The trailer tow hitch supplied with your BMW
vehicle should only be used for towing and not
in connection with any kind of transport device
attached to the trailer tow hitch, i.e. bicycle
carriers or similar.
Distribute the load as evenly as possible over
the loadbed.
Stow the load as low as possible and as close
as possible to the trailer axle. A low centre of
trailer gravity makes the vehicle combination
much more stable and safe to drive.
The permitted total weight of the trailer and
the permitted trailer load of the vehicle must
not be exceeded. The smaller value is the limit
which should be adhered to.
As all BMW Group towbar assemblies are de‐
signed, tested and approved as a single unit,
the practice of modifying or replacing the
BMW supplied towball mount assembly is not
Tyre pressures
Check the vehicle's and the trailer's tyre pres‐
sures carefully.
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Towing a trailer
On the vehicle, the tyre inflation pressure, see
page 204, for higher loads applies.
Towing a trailer
For the trailer, the regulations of the manufac‐
turer apply.
Information
Appropriate speed when towing a trailer
Keep to an appropriate speed when tow‐
ing a trailer. Speeds in excess of approximately
80 km/h, 50 mph can be enough to produce a
swaying or fishtailing motion, depending on
the design of the trailer and the load it is carry‐
ing.◀
Runflat indicator
Reinitialise the runflat indicator after a trailer
has been attached or detached or the inflation
pressure has been corrected.
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Maximum speed when towing a trailer
Reinitialise the Tyre Pressure Monitor after a
trailer has been attached or detached or the in‐
flation pressure has been corrected.
If you are towing a trailer, increase tyre
inflation pressures by 0.2 bar all round and do
not exceed a top speed of 100 km/h / 60 mph,
as the higher axle load could result in damage
to the tyres if the vehicle is driven at higher
speeds. Note the maximum possible tyre pres‐
sures stated on the tyres.◀
Exterior mirrors
Two exterior mirrors which bring both rear cor‐
ners of the trailer into your field of view are re‐
quired by law. Mirrors of this kind can be ob‐
tained from your Service centre as optional
accessories.
Counteracting snaking
If the trailer begins to snake, the vehicle com‐
bination can only be stabilised by braking hard
immediately.
Power consumption
Function of the rear lights
Make sure that the necessary steering correc‐
tions are carried out as cautiously as possible,
taking other road users into consideration.
Before beginning your journey, check the
function of the rear lights of the trailer, as oth‐
erwise this might endanger other road users.◀
The power output of the trailer's rear lights
must not exceed the following values:
Uphill gradients
In the interest of safety and to avoid holding up
other traffic, do not attempt to climb gradients
steeper than 12 % when towing a trailer.
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Turn indicators: 42 Watts per side.
Tail lights: 50 Watts per side.
Brake lights: 84 Watts total.
If higher trailer loads are permitted later, the
limit is 8 %.
Rear fog lights: 42 Watts total.
Reversing lights: 42 Watts total.
Driving off on upward inclines
Keep the switch-on times of the current con‐
sumer units in the caravan mode short in order
not to place an excessive load on the vehicle
battery.
With Steptronic transmission: The parking
brake is automatically released when the ac‐
celerator pedal is pressed.
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Towing a trailer
Driving hints
To prevent the vehicle from rolling back when
driving off, use the parking brake.
Operating requirements
The system is operational when towing a trailer
and when using the trailer socket as of approx‐
imately 65 km/h, 40 mph.
1.
Shortly before driving off, pull and
hold the switch.
System limits
The parking brake remains held as long as
the switch is pulled.
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The system cannot intervene if the trailer
veers instantly, for example on slippery or
loose road surfaces.
2. To drive off, apply the gas and release the
switch.
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Trailers with a high centre of gravity can tip
over before a swinging motion is detected.
Downhill gradients
On downward inclines, a vehicle combination
has tendency to snake at an earlier stage.
The system is not operational if Dynamic
Stability Control DSC is deactivated or has
failed.
Before the downward incline, shift down man‐
ually to the next-lowest gear and drive down‐
wards slowly.
Not for Australia/New
Zealand: Trailer coupling
with electrically swivellable
trailer hitch
High loads and high outside
temperature
Long journeys with a high load and out‐
side temperature
General
On long journeys with a high trailer load and
high outside temperature, make sure that the
fuel tank is more than 1/4 full, as otherwise the
engine output can decrease or engine damage
can occur.◀
The swivel-mounted ball head for the trailer
tow hitch is located on the underside of the ve‐
hicle.
The LED illuminates green if the system is op‐
erational.
Trailer Stability Control
Principle
The system helps you to neutralise a trailer's
tendency to swing from side to side.
It detects snaking movements and promptly
brakes the vehicle so that road speeds fall to
below the critical range and the vehicle combi‐
nation is stabilised.
The button for swinging the swivel-mounted
ball head in and out is behind the rear side trim
in the boot.
If the power socket for the trailer is in use but
no trailer is attached, for example during use of
a bicycle carrier with lights, the system may
become active in extreme driving situations.
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Towing a trailer
LED in the button illuminates in green:
Start engine using start/stop button.
Swivelling out the ball head
1. Open the boot.
2. Step out of the swivelling area of the ball
head behind the vehicle.
Press the button in the boot.
The ball head swivels outwards. The LED
in the button flashes in green.
3.
Press the button in the boot.
The ball head swivels outwards. The LED
in the button flashes in green.
Trailer socket
4. Wait until the ball head has reached the
end position.
Checking the interlock
Before driving with a trailer or load car‐
rier, make sure that the ball head is properly
locked, as unstable driving conditions and/or
accidents can otherwise result.
If the ball head is not properly locked, the LED
in the button illuminates in red.◀
The trailer socket is located on the trailer tow
hitch.
Swivelling in the ball head
Fold the cover downwards.
1. Uncouple the trailer or load carrier, remove
the fittings for the track-stabilising devices,
pull out the connector for the trailer's
power supply and, if applicable, pull the
adapter out of the socket.
Eye for securing cable
2.
Press the button in the boot.
The ball head swivels inwards. The LED in
the button flashes in green.
3. Wait until the ball head has reached the
end position.
There is an eye on the trailer tow hitch for at‐
taching the trailer securing cable.
Automatic interrupt of the swivel
movement
The swivel movement is interrupted automati‐
cally or is not performed if the current limit val‐
ues are exceeded, for example at very low tem‐
peratures or in the case of mechanical
resistance.
For increased safety when towing a trailer, at‐
tach the trailer securing cable to the eye.
LED in the button illuminates in red:
Press the button until the ball head has
reached the end position.
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Saving fuel
Driving hints
Saving fuel
Vehicle equipment
Closing windows and the
glass roof
An opened glass roof or opened window in‐
creases the drag coefficient and thus reduces
the range.
This chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment provided in the model
series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is
therefore also described, for example the se‐
lected special equipment or national version.
This also applies to safety-relevant functions
and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐
tional regulations when using the correspond‐
ing functions and systems.
Tyres
General
Tyres can have differing effects on fuel con‐
sumption. For example, fuel consumption can
be affected by tyre size.
General
Your vehicle contains wide-ranging technolo‐
gies for reducing consumption and emission
levels.
Checking tyre pressures regularly
Check and, if necessary, correct tyre inflation
pressures at least twice a month and before
setting off on a longer journey.
Fuel consumption depends on various factors.
A number of measures, such as a moderate
driving style and regular maintenance, can in‐
fluence fuel consumption and reduce burden
on environment.
Insufficient tyre inflation pressure enlarges the
rolling resistance and thus increases fuel con‐
sumption and tyre wear.
Setting off immediately
Do not warm up the engine with the vehicle at
a standstill; it is preferable to set off straight
away, driving at moderate engine speeds.
Removing transported load
that is not required
Extra weight increases fuel consumption.
This brings the cold engine to operating tem‐
perature as quickly as possible.
Removing add-on parts after
use
Remove auxiliary mirrors, roof racks and rear-
mounted racks after use.
Driving with foresight
Avoid accelerating and braking unnecessarily.
Add-on parts on the vehicle interfere with its
aerodynamic performance and inflate fuel con‐
sumption.
Keep an appropriate distance from the preced‐
ing vehicle.
Anticipating the road situation and adopting a
smooth driving style will reduce fuel consump‐
tion.
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Saving fuel
maintenance or environmental factors, for ex‐
ample.
Avoid high engine speeds
Basic principle: driving at low engine speeds
reduces fuel consumption and wear.
Use 1st gear to drive off. As from 2nd gear, ac‐
celerate quickly. Avoid high engine speeds and
shift up quickly.
Switching off functions that
are not necessary at the
moment
Functions such as seat heating or heated rear
window require a great deal of energy and re‐
duce the range, especially in city traffic and
stop-start traffic.
Shift into the highest possible gear when you
have reached the desired speed and drive at a
constant speed with the lowest possible en‐
gine speed.
Pay attention to the shift point indicator in the
vehicle, if fitted, see page 91.
Switch these functions off if they are not re‐
quired.
The ECO PRO drive program supports energy-
saving use of comfort functions. These func‐
tions are automatically deactivated wholly or
partially.
Using overrun mode
When approaching a red traffic light, take your
foot off the accelerator and allow the vehicle to
roll.
On downward stretches, take your foot off the
accelerator and allow the vehicle to roll.
Having the vehicle serviced
Have the vehicle serviced regularly to achieve
optimal economy and service life. Have main‐
tenance carried out by the Service Centre.
The fuel supply is interrupted when coasting.
Please also see the BMW Maintenance Sys‐
tem, see page 219.
Switching off engine if
stopping for a relatively long
time
ECO PRO
When you stop the vehicle for longer periods,
for example at traffic lights, railway crossings
or in traffic jams, switch off the engine.
Principle
ECO PRO supports a low energy consumption
driving style. To do this, the engine control and
comfort functions are adjusted, such as, for ex‐
ample, the air conditioning power.
Auto Start Stop function
The Auto Start Stop function of your vehicle
shuts off the engine automatically during a
stop.
The engine is disconnected from the gearbox
in selector lever position D under certain cir‐
cumstances. The vehicle rolls when idling to
optimise fuel consumption. Selector lever po‐
sition D remains engaged.
If the engine is switched off and then started
again, the fuel consumption and emissions are
reduced compared with a permanently running
engine. Savings can be made just by stopping
the engine for a few seconds.
In addition, situation-dependent information
can be displayed which help you to drive with
optimum fuel consumption.
Fuel consumption also depends on other fac‐
tors, such as driving style, road condition,
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Saving fuel
Driving hints
In the instrument cluster, the extension of the
range achieved as a result can be displayed as
a bonus range.
The power is reduced when the set ECO
PRO speed is reached.
Coasting
Overview
The system comprises the following
EfficientDynamics functions and displays:
When rolling off, the engine can be operated at
idle in a way that saves fuel by coasting, see
page 196.
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ECO PRO bonus range, see page 193.
The function is only available in ECO PRO
Mode.
ECO PRO tips driving instructions, see
page 194.
ECO PRO air conditioning
"ECO PRO climate control"
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ECO PRO air conditioning, see page 193.
ECO PRO route-ahead assistant driving in‐
struction, see page 195.
The air conditioning is adjusted for efficient
fuel consumption.
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ECO PRO coasting driving condition, see
page 196.
A slight deviation from the temperature set
such as a longer heating up and/or cooling
down of the interior is therefore possible, in or‐
der to lower consumption.
Activating ECO PRO
Press the button until ECO PRO is
displayed in the instrument cluster.
Mirror heating is available when the tempera‐
ture outside is low.
Configuring ECO PRO
ECO PRO potential
It is shown how much percentage of the possi‐
ble saving potential can be achieved with the
current configuration.
Via driver experience switch
1. Activate ECO PRO.
2. "Configure ECO PRO"
3. Configure the program.
Display in the instrument cluster
ECO PRO bonus range
Via iDrive
1. "Settings"
2. "ECO PRO mode"
Or
An extension of range can be
achieved due to adjusted driving
style.
This can be displayed as bonus
range in the instrument cluster.
1. "Settings"
The bonus range is contained in the display of
the range.
2. "Driving mode"
3. "Configure ECO PRO"
Configure the program.
After filling up, the bonus range is automati‐
cally reset.
ECO PRO tip
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"Tip at:":
Set ECO PRO speed.
"ECO PRO limit":
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Efficiency display
ECO PRO tip, driving note
The arrow shows that the driving style
can be adjusted to be more efficient on
fuel consumption, for example, by
coming off the gas.
Display in the instrument cluster
Information
The efficiency display and ECO PRO tips in the
instrument cluster are displayed if the ECO
PRO display is activated.
Activate display of driving style and ECO PRO
tips:
Display in instrument cluster with extended
functionality
1. "Settings"
2. "Instr. cluster display"
3. "ECO PRO information"
ECO PRO tip, symbols
An additional symbol and test instruction are
shown.
Symbol Measure
Come off the gas for efficient driv‐
ing style or decelerate carefully.
A mark in the efficiency display provides infor‐
mation about the current driving style.
Reduce speed to the selected ECO
PRO speed.
Marking in area arrow 1: display of the energy
recuperation by rolling off or when braking.
Steptronic transmission: shift from
M/S to D.
Marking in area arrow 2: display when acceler‐
ating.
The efficiency of the driving style is shown by
the colour of the bar:
Steptronic transmission / manual
gearbox: follow gearshift recom‐
mendation.
▷
Blue display: efficient driving style as long
as the marking moves in the blue area.
Manual gearbox: engage idling for
engine stop.
▷
Grey display: adjust driving style, for exam‐
ple, by coming off the gas.
The display changes to blue as soon as all the
conditions for driving with optimised fuel con‐
sumption are met.
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Saving fuel
Driving hints
Display on the Control Display
EfficientDynamics
Route-ahead assistant
Principle
When travelling, information on consumption
and technology is shown.
The system helps to save fuel and supports a
precautionary driving style. Using the naviga‐
tion data, certain sections of the route ahead
can be recognised early and pointed out.
1. "Vehicle information"
2. "EfficientDynamics"
The recognised sections of the route, such as
built-up areas or bends ahead, for example, re‐
quire a reduction in speed.
Showing fuel consumption history
The average fuel consumption can be shown
in the set time span.
The instruction is also made if the section of
the route ahead has cannot yet be detected
when driving.
Vertical bars shows the fuel consumption for
the selected time span.
The instruction is shown until the section of
the route is reached.
Interruptions in the trip are shown underneath
the bar on the time axis.
If there is an instruction, the speed can be re‐
duced in way that saves fuel by coming off the
gas and coasting.
"Consumption history"
Setting time fuel consumption history
time span
Operating requirements
Select the symbol.
The system depends on how up-to-date the
navigation data are and their quality.
Resetting fuel consumption history
1. Calling up"Options".
The navigation data can be updated.
Display
2. "Reset consumption history"
Display in the instrument cluster
Showing EfficientDynamics Info
The current type of action can be shown.
"EfficientDynamics info"
The instruction on a section of the
route ahead is given as an ECO PRO
trip for precautionary deceleration.
The following systems are shown:
▷
▷
▷
▷
Auto Start Stop function.
Energy recuperation.
Air conditioning power.
Coasting.
In the revolution counter, a long
arrow up to the zero point of the
efficiency display shows that a
section of road in front has been
detected.
Showing ECO PRO tips
Display in the Head-Up Display
"ECO PRO tips"
The instruction for precaution can also
be shown in the Head-Up Display.
The setting is stored for the currently used
profile.
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Driving hints
Saving fuel
Display on the Control Display
tion D under certain circumstances. The vehi‐
cle continues to roll in idle to reduce
consumption. Selector lever position D re‐
mains engaged.
An additional symbol shows the detected sec‐
tion of the route.
Symbol Section of the road in front
This vehicle condition is called coasting.
Speed limit, for example, built-up
area.
As soon as the brake or accelerator pedal is
depressed, the engine is automatically con‐
nected again.
Junction or turn, exit from a fast
road.
Information
Coasting is a component of ECO PRO, see
page 192, drive mode.
Corner.
By calling up the ECO PRO mode via the drive
experience switch coasting is automatically ac‐
tivated.
Roundabout.
The function is available over a given speed
range.
Using route ahead assistant
A section of the route ahead is shown:
A precautionary driving style helps to use the
function as often as possible and supports the
consumption-reducing effect of coasting.
1. Come off the gas.
2. Until reaching the section of the route
shown, allow the vehicle to coast.
Safety function
The function is not available if one of the
following conditions is met:
3. Adjust the speed by braking as necessary.
▷
▷
DSC OFF or TRACTION activated.
System limits
The system is not available in the following sit‐
uations:
Driving in the dynamic boundary range and
on steep slopes.
▷
Battery charge state too low or too high
power requirement in the on-board net‐
work.
▷
▷
▷
Speed below 50 km/h, approximately
30 mph.
Temporary and variable speed limits, such
as at roadworks.
▷
▷
Cruise Control activated.
Trailer towing.
Quality of the navigation data is insuffi‐
cient.
Operating requirements
▷
▷
Cruise Control active.
Trailer towing.
The function is available in ECO PRO mode in
the speed range of approximately 50 km/h, ap‐
proximately 30 mph to 160 km/h, approxi‐
mately 100 mph if the following conditions are
met:
Coasting
Principle
The system helps to save fuel.
▷
Accelerator pedal and brake pedal are not
operated.
To do this, the engine is automatically discon‐
nected from the gearbox in selector lever posi‐
▷
Selector lever in selector lever position D.
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Saving fuel
Driving hints
▷
Engine and gearbox are at operating tem‐
perature.
Coasting vehicle condition can be influenced
using shift paddles.
Display
Display in the instrument cluster
Coloration blue, arrow 1, and symbol, arrow 2:
coasting drive state.
Showing EfficientDynamics Info
1. "Vehicle information"
2. "EfficientDynamics"
3.
"EfficientDynamics info"
The marking in the efficiency display has a
blue background and is at zero. The rev coun‐
ter displays information about the idle speed.
Deactivating system manually
The function can be deactivated in the Config‐
ure ECO PRO, see page 193, menu, for exam‐
ple, to use the braking effect of the engine on
slopes.
The coasting point display is illuminated at
zero when coasting.
The setting is stored for the currently used
profile.
Display in instrument cluster with
extended functionality
The marking in the efficiency
display underneath the revolu‐
tion counter has a blue back‐
ground and is at zero. The rev
counter displays information
about the idle speed.
The coasting point display is illuminated at
zero when coasting.
Display on the Control Display
In the EfficientDynamics Info the drive state
coasting is shown when driving.
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