The concept
The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.
The system switches off the engine during a stop, e.g., in a traffic congestion or at traffic lights. The ignition remains switched on. The engine starts again automatically for driving off.
Certain vehicle components may experience additional wear as a result of this system.
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Safety
The X3 earned a 2009 Top Safety Pick designation from the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, the agency's highest award. That means it earned top scores
in IIHS' frontal-offset, side-impact a ...
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA
Temperature A ...
Energy recovery
The energy of motion of the
vehicle
is converted to electrical energy
while coasting. The vehicle
battery is partially charged and
fuel consumption can be lowered. ...