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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Backup camera
The concept
The backup camera provides assistance in parking
and maneuvering backwards. The area behind
the vehicle is shown on the Control Display.
System limits
Check the traffic situation a ...
Steering wheel
Adjustments Do not adjust the steering wheel position while
the car is in motion; otherwise, there is a risk of an accident due to unexpected
movement.
1. Fold the lever down.
2. M ...
Adaptive Light Control
The conceptAdaptive Light Control is a variable headlamp control system that enables better
illumination of the road surface. Depending on the steering angle and other parameters,
the light from t ...
