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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Transmission positions
D Drive, automatic position
Position for normal vehicle operation. All forward
gears are available.
Under normal operating conditions, fuel consumption
is lowest when you are driving in position ...
Air volume, manual
To be able to manually adjust the air volume,
switch off the AUTO program first.
Press the left or right side of
the button:
decrease or increase air volume.
The selected air volume is shown ...
Exterior
BMW says the front-end modifications for 2006 have been "executed with the
utmost reserve and subtlety." In addition to the restyled hood, the 7 Series
sedans have reshaped rocker panels ...
