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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Buttons on the remote control
Buttons on the remote control
1. Unlocking
2. Locking
3. Trunk lid
4. Panic mode, headlamp courtesy delay feature ...
Headlamp glass
Condensation can form on the inside of the external
lamps in cool or humid weather. When the
light is switched on, the condensation evaporates
after a short time. The headlamp glasses
do not n ...
Time
The time is displayed in the
instrument
cluster.
Setting the time on the Control
Display. ...
