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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Programmable memory keys
General informationiDrive functions can be stored on the programmable memory keys and called up
directly, e.g. radio stations, navigation destinations, phone numbers and entry
points into the menu ...
The ultimate in personalization: BMW Sport Line and BMW Urban Line make
their debut
The exclusive new BMW Sport Line and BMW Urban Line of interior and exterior
equipment help to show off the high-tech, dynamic facets of the new BMW 1-Series
to best advantage.
The BMW Sport Lin ...
System limits
Basic limits
System operation is limited in situations such as
the following:
▷ On steep hills, in steep depressions or in
tight curves.
▷ When the camera is dirty or the protective ...
