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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Displays in the instrument cluster
Indicator lamp
Depending on how the vehicle is
equipped,
the indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster indicates whether the system is
switched on.
Desired speed
► The marking lights up ...
Dimensions
Width with mirrors, height with roof-mounted aerial
The two bottom values apply to L models.
Height with roof-mounted aerial 760Li: 58.7 inches/
1,490 mm
Width without mirrors
Length, wheel ...
Switching the system on/off
Press the left or right side of the button
on the CD/DVD player in the rear for the
respective page.
Rear entertainment and screens are switched
on/off.
After switching off the ignition, ...
