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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General information
The navigation system can determine the precise
position of the vehicle, with the aid of satellites
and vehicle sensors, and can reliably
guide you to every entered destination.
Navigation data ...
Exterior mirrors
At a glance
1 Adjusting
2 Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor
3 Fold in and out
General information
The mirror on the passenger side is more curved
than the driver's side mirror.
Estimating d ...
Requirements
The installed BMW Assist system is logged
in to a wireless communications network.
This network must be capable of transmitting
the services.
To transmit position data, the vehicle must ...
