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Interior equipment Controls
Settings are stored automatically after approxi-
Replace the cover after use
mately 10 seconds.
Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after
use, otherwise objects may get into the lighter
socket or fixture and cause a short circuit.◀
Sun visor
Glare shield
Fold the sun visor down or up.
Vanity mirror
A vanity mirror is located in the sun visor be-
hind a cover. When the cover is opened, the
mirror lighting switches on.
The cigarette lighter is located in the center
console.
Ashtray/cigarette lighter
Push in the lighter.
Ashtray
The lighter can be removed as
soon as it pops back out.
Opening
Connecting electrical
devices
Hints
Do not connect charging devices to the
12 volt socket in the vehicle
Raise cover.
Do not connect battery chargers to the fac-
tory-installed 12 volt sockets in the vehicle as
Emptying
this may damage the vehicle battery due to an
Take out the insert.
increased power consumption.◀
Replace the cover after use
Lighter
Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after
Danger of burns
use, otherwise objects may get into the lighter
Only hold the hot lighter by its knob; oth-
socket or fixture and cause a short circuit.◀
erwise, there is a danger of getting burned.
Switch off the ignition and take the remote
control with you when leaving the vehicle so
that children cannot use the lighter and burn
themselves.◀
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Controls Interior equipment
Sockets
In the trunk
General information
The lighter socket can be used as a socket for
electrical equipment while the engine is run-
ning or when the ignition is switched on.
Note
The total load of all sockets must not exceed
140 watts at 12 volts.
Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable
The socket is located on the left side in the
connectors.
trunk.
Front center console
USB interface for data
transfer
The concept
Connection for importing and exporting data
on USB devices, e.g.:
▷ Personal Profile settings, refer to page 35.
▷ Music collection.
Remove the cover or cigarette lighter.
▷ Importing Trips.
Hints
Rear center console
Observe the following when connecting:
▷ Do not use force when plugging the con-
nector into the USB interface.
▷ Do not connect devices such as fans or
lights to the USB interface.
▷ Do not connect USB hard drives.
▷ Do not use the USB interface for recharg-
ing external devices.
Remove the cover.
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Without telephone: overview
Hints
Danger of jamming
Before folding down the rear seat back-
rests, ensure that the area of movement of the
backrests is clear. In particular, ensure that no
one is located in or reaches into the area of
movement of the rear seat backrests when the
middle section is folded down. Otherwise, in-
jury or damage may result.◀
Ensuring the stability of the child seat
The USB interface is located in the glove com-
partment.
When installing child restraint systems,
make sure that the child seat is securely fas-
tened to the backrest of the seat. Angle and
With telephone: overview
headrest of the backrest might need to be ad-
justed or possibly be removed. Make sure that
all backrests are securely locked. Otherwise
the stability of the child seat can be affected,
and there is an increased risk of injury because
of unexpected movement of the seat back-
rest.◀
Retract the head restraint if needed be-
fore backrest is folded down
With folding head restraints, fold in the head
The USB interface is located in the center arm-
restraints before folding down the rear seat
rest.
backrests, or damage may result.◀
Opening
Through-loading system
1. Pull the corresponding lever in the cargo
area to release the rear seat backrest.
The concept
The cargo area can be enlarged by folding
down the rear seat backrest.
The rear seat backrest is divided into two parts
at a ratio of 60 to 40.
If equipped with through-loading system: the
rear seat backrest is divided in the ratio 40-20-
40.
The sides can be folded down separately or to-
gether.
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Controls Interior equipment
2. The unlocked backrest moves forward
slightly.
3. Fold backrest forward.
Closing
Return the rear seat backrest to the upright
seating position and engage it.
Ensure that the lock is securely engaged
Make sure that the lock engages prop-
erly when folding back, otherwise transported
cargo could enter the car's interior during brak-
ing or evasive maneuvers and endanger the
vehicle's occupants.◀
To secure cargo, refer to page 156, with nets
or draw straps, the cargo area is fitted with
lashing eyes.
Folding down the middle section
Reach into the recess and pull the middle sec-
tion forward.
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Storage compartments Controls
Storage compartments
▷ Storage compartment in the front center
Vehicle features and options
armrest, refer to page 146.
This chapter describes all standard, country-
▷ Nets on the backrests of the front seats.
specific and optional features offered with the
▷ Storage compartment in the rear center
series. It also describes features that are not
console, refer to page 147.
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
▷ Storage compartment between the rear
also applies to safety-related functions and
seats, refer to page 147.
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Glove compartment
Front passenger side
Hints
Note
No loose objects in the car's interior
Close the glove compartment again im-
Do not stow any objects in the car's inte-
mediately
rior without securing them; otherwise, they
may present a danger to occupants e.g., during
Close the glove compartment immediately af-
braking and evasive maneuvers.◀
ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc-
cur during accidents.◀
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dash-
board
Opening
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dashboard.
The mat materials could damage the dash-
board.◀
Storage compartments
The following storage compartments are avail-
able in the vehicle interior:
▷ Glove compartment on the front passenger
side, refer to page 145.
Pull the handle.
▷ Glove compartment on the driver's side,
The light in the glove compartment switches
refer to page 146.
on.
▷ Compartments in the doors, refer to
page 146.
Closing
▷ Without Smoker's package: Front storage
Fold cover closed.
compartment, in front of the cupholders,
refer to page 146.
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Controls Storage compartments
Locking
Front storage compartment
The glove compartment can be locked with an
integrated key to separately secure the trunk
lid, refer to page 41, e.g.
This prevents access to the glove compart-
ment and to the trunk.
After the glove compartment is locked, the re-
mote control can be handed over, such as at a
hotel, without the integrated key.
Driver's side
A storage compartment is located in the center
armrest in front of the cup holders.
Note
Close the glove compartment again im-
mediately
Center armrest
Close the glove compartment immediately af-
ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc-
Front
cur during accidents.◀
A storage compartment is located in the center
armrest between the front seats.
Opening
Opening
Pull the handle.
Fold the center armrest up.
Closing
Fold cover closed.
Repositioning
Center armrest can be pushed forwards or
backwards. It engages in the end positions.
Compartments in the doors
Connection for an external audio
Do not stow any breakable objects
device
Do not store any breakable objects, e. g.
An external audio device, e.g.,
glass bottles, in the compartments, or there is
an MP3 player, can be con-
an increased risk of injury in the event of an ac-
nected via the AUX-IN port or
cident.◀
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Storage compartments Controls
the USB audio interface in the center armrest.
Storage compartment in the
rear
A storage compartment is located in the center
armrest.
Pull the center armrest forward at the strap.
Storage compartment
To open: press the button.
between the rear seats
To close: push both covers back in, one after
the other.
There is a storage compartment between the
rear seats.
Pushing back the covers
Push back the covers before folding up
the center armrest; otherwise, the cupholder
Cupholders
could become damaged.◀
Hints
Shatter-proof containers and no hot
Clothes hooks
drinks
Use light and shatter-proof containers and do
Do not obstruct view
not transport hot drinks. Otherwise, there is
When suspending clothing from the
the increased danger of injury in an accident.◀
hooks, ensure that it will not obstruct the driv-
er's view.◀
Unsuitable containers
Do not forcefully push unsuitable con-
No heavy objects
tainers into the cupholders. This may result in
Do not hang heavy objects from the
damage.◀
hooks; otherwise, they may present a danger
to passengers during braking and evasive ma-
Front
neuvers.◀
The clothes hooks are located in the rear.
Storage compartments in the
trunk
Storage compartment
A storage compartment is located on the left
side.
Located on the right side is a storage compart-
Rear
ment for the first aid kit, refer to page 203.
In the center armrest.
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Controls Storage compartments
Net for storage compartment
Smaller objects can be stored in the net of
right storage compartment.
Multi-function hook
Lightweight objects only
Only hang lightweight objects, e.g. shop-
ping bags, from the multifunction hooks. Oth-
erwise, there is a danger of objects flying about
during braking and evasive maneuvers.
Only transport heavy luggage in the trunk if it
has been appropriately secured.◀
A multi-function hook is located on each side
of the trunk. The multi-function hooks can be
loaded up to a max. of 8.8 lbs/4 kg.
Lashing eyes in the trunk
To secure the cargo, refer to page 156, there
are two or four lashing eyes in the cargo area.
Floor net
The floor net can also be used to secure the
cargo, refer to page 156, and store small
parts.
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Driving tips Things to remember when driving
Things to remember when driving
they achieve their full traction potential after a
Vehicle features and options
break-in time.
This chapter describes all standard, country-
Drive conservatively for the first
specific and optional features offered with the
200 miles/300 km.
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
Brake system
the selected options or country versions. This
Brakes require an initial break-in period of ap-
also applies to safety-related functions and
prox. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimal per-
systems. The respectively applicable country
formance between brake discs and brake
provisions must be observed when using the
pads. Drive moderately during this break-in pe-
respective features and systems.
riod.
Clutch
Breaking-in period
The function of the clutch reaches its optimal
General information
level only after a distance driven of approx.
300 miles/500 km. During this break-in period,
Moving parts need time to adjust to one an-
engage the clutch gently.
other (break-in time).
The following instructions will help accomplish
Following part replacement
a long vehicle life and good efficiency.
The same break-in procedures should be ob-
During break-in, do not use the Launch Con-
served if any of the components above-men-
trol, refer to page 74.
tioned have to be renewed in the course of the
vehicle's operating life.
Engine, transmission, and axle drive
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
General driving notes
Do not exceed the maximum engine and road
speed:
Closing the trunk lid
▷ For gasoline engine 4,500 rpm and
Drive with the trunk lid closed
100 mph/160 km/h.
Only drive with the tailgate closed; other-
Avoid full load or kickdown under all circum-
wise, in the event of an accident or braking and
stances.
evasive maneuvers, passengers and other traf-
fic may be injured, and the vehicle may be
From 1,200 miles/2,000 km
damaged. In addition, exhaust fumes may en-
The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be
ter the vehicle interior.◀
increased.
If driving with the tailgate open cannot be
avoided:
Tires
▷ Close all windows and the glass sunroof.
Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur-
ing circumstances when tires are brand-new;
▷ Greatly increase the air flow from the vents.
▷ Drive moderately.
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Things to remember when driving Driving tips
Hot exhaust system
Driving through water
Hot exhaust system
Observe water level and speed
High temperatures are generated in the
Do not exceed the maximum water level
exhaust system.
and maximum speed; otherwise, the vehicle's
engine, the electrical systems and the trans-
Do not remove the heat shields installed and
mission may be damaged.◀
never apply undercoating to them. Make sure
that flammable materials, e. g. hay, leaves,
Drive though calm water only and only if it is
grass, etc. do not come in contact with the hot
not deeper than 9.8 inches/25 cm and at this
exhaust system while driving, while in idle po-
height, no faster than walking speed, up to
sition mode, or when parked. Such contact
3 mph/5 km/h.
could lead to a fire, resulting in an increased
risk of serious personal injury as well as prop-
Braking safely
erty damage.
Your vehicle is equipped with ABS as a stand-
Do not touch hot exhaust pipes; otherwise,
ard feature.
there is a danger of getting burned.◀
Applying the brakes fully is the most effective
way of braking in situations needed.
Mobile communication devices in the
Steering is still responsive. You can still avoid
vehicle
any obstacles with a minimum of steering ef-
Mobile communication devices in the ve-
fort.
hicle
Pulsation of the brake pedal and sounds from
It is not recommended to use mobile phones,
the hydraulic circuits indicate that ABS is in its
such as mobile phones, in the vehicle interior
active mode.
without a direct connection to an external aer-
In certain braking situations, the perforated
ial. Otherwise, the vehicle's electronics and
brake discs can cause functional problems.
mobile communication devices can interfere
However, this has no effect on the perform-
with each other. In addition, there is no assur-
ance and operational reliability of the brake.
ance that the radiation generated during trans-
mission will be conducted away from the vehi-
Objects within the range of movement
cle interior.◀
of the pedals
No objects in the area around the pedals
Hydroplaning
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
Hydroplaning
objects out of the pedal area; otherwise, the
When driving on wet or slushy roads, re-
function of the pedals could be impeded while
duce your speed to prevent hydroplaning.◀
driving and create the risk of an accident.
On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water can
Do not place additional floor mats over existing
form between the tires and road surface.
mats or other objects.
This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplan-
Only use floor mats that have been approved
ing. It is characterized by a partial or complete
for the vehicle and can be properly attached to
loss of contact between the tires and the road
floor.
surface, ultimately undermining your ability to
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas-
steer and brake the vehicle.
tened again after they were removed for clean-
ing, e.g.◀
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Driving tips Things to remember when driving
Driving in wet conditions
Corrosion buildup on the brake discs will cause
a pulsating effect on the brakes in their re-
When roads are wet, salted, or in heavy rain,
sponse - generally that cannot be corrected.
press brake pedal ever so gently every few
miles.
Condensation under the parked
Ensure that this action does not endanger
vehicle
other traffic.
When using the automatic climate control,
The heat generated in this process helps dry
condensation water develops collecting under-
the brake discs and pads.
neath the vehicle.
In this way braking efficiency will be available
These traces of water under the vehicle are
when you need it.
normal.
Hills
Avoid stressing the brakes
Avoid placing excessive stress on the
brake system. Light but consistent brake pres-
sure can lead to high temperatures, brakes
wearing out and possibly even brake failure.◀
Do not drive in neutral
Do not drive in neutral or with the engine
stopped, as doing so disables engine braking.
In addition, steering and brake assist are un-
available with the engine stopped.◀
Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the
gear that requires least braking efforts. Other-
wise the brakes may overheat and reduce
brake efficiency.
You can increase the engine's braking effect
by shifting down, going all the way to first gear,
if needed.
Brake disc corrosion
Brake disc corrosion and contamination of the
brake pads are favored by:
▷ Low mileage.
▷ Extended periods when the vehicle is not
used at all.
▷ Infrequent use of the brakes.
Corrosion will built up when the maximum
pressure applied to the brake pads during
braking is not reached - thus discs don't get
cleaned.
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Loading Driving tips
Loading
vehicle and unstable driving situations
Vehicle features and options
may result.
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
2.
Determine the combined weight of the
Hints
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.
Overloading the vehicle
3.
Subtract the combined weight of the driver
To avoid exceeding the approved ca-
and passengers from XXX kilograms or
pacity of the tires, never overload the vehicle.
YYY pounds.
Overloading can lead to overheating and in-
4.
The resulting figure equals the available
creases the rate at which damage develops in-
amount of cargo and luggage load ca-
side the tires. This could result in a sudden
pacity.
loss of tire inflation pressure.◀
For example, if the YYY amount equals
No fluids in the cargo area
1,000 lbs and there will be four 150 lbs
Make sure that fluids do not leak into the
passengers in your vehicle, the amount of
cargo area; otherwise, the vehicle may be dam-
available cargo and luggage load capacity
aged.◀
is 400 lbs: 1,000 lbs minus 600 lbs =
400 lbs.
Heavy and hard objects
5.
Determine the combined weight of lug-
Do not stow any heavy and hard objects
gage and cargo being loaded on the vehi-
in the car's interior without securing them; oth-
cle. That weight may not safely exceed the
erwise, they may present a danger to occu-
available cargo and luggage load capacity
pants, e.g., during braking and evasive maneu-
calculated in Step 4.
vers.◀
Determining the load limit
1. Locate the following statement on your ve-
hicle’s placard:
▷ The combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed XXX kg
or YYY lbs. Otherwise, damage to the
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Driving tips Loading
Load
Securing cargo
Lashing eyes in the trunk
The maximum load is the sum of the weight of
the occupants and the cargo.
To secure the cargo there are two or four lash-
The greater the weight of the occupants, the
ing eyes in the cargo area.
less cargo that can be transported.
Floor net
Stowing cargo
The floor net can also be used to secure cargo
and store small parts.
▷
Cover sharp edges and corners on the
cargo.
▷
Heavy cargo: stow as far forward as possi-
ble, directly behind and at the bottom of
the rear passenger seat backrests.
▷
Very heavy cargo: when the rear seat is not
occupied, secure each of the outer safety
belts in the opposite buckle.
▷
If necessary, fold down the rear backrests
to stow cargo.
Hook the floor net into the fittings in the trunk
▷
Do not stack cargo above the top edge of
floor.
the backrests.
Securing cargo
Securing cargo
Stow and secure the cargo as described;
otherwise it may present a danger to the occu-
pants, e.g., during braking and evasive maneu-
vers.◀
▷ Smaller and lighter items: secure with re-
taining straps or draw straps.
▷ Larger and heavy objects: secure with
cargo straps.
Attach the cargo straps, retaining straps or
draw straps to the lashing eyes in the trunk.
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Loading Driving tips
▷ Do not let objects project into the opening
Roof-mounted luggage rack
path of the trunk lid.
Note
▷ Drive cautiously and avoid sudden acceler-
ation and braking maneuvers. Take corners
Roof racks are available as special accessories.
gently.
Securing
Follow the installation instructions of the roof
rack.
Roof drip rail with flaps
The anchorage points are located in the roof
drip rail above the doors.
Fold the cover outward.
Loading
Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained
for tilting and opening the glass sunroof.
Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center
of gravity when loaded, they have a major ef-
fect on vehicle handling and steering re-
sponse.
Therefore, note the following when loading
and driving:
▷ Do not exceed the approved roof/axle
loads and the approved gross vehicle
weight.
▷ Distribute the roof load uniformly.
▷ The roof load should not extend past the
loading area.
▷ Always place the heaviest pieces on the
bottom.
▷ Secure the roof luggage firmly, e.g., tie
with ratchet straps.
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Driving tips Saving fuel
Saving fuel
Vehicle features and options
Close the windows and glass
sunroof
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
Driving with the glass sunroof and windows
series. It also describes features that are not
open results in increased air resistance and
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
thereby reduces the range.
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
Tires
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
General information
Tires can affect fuel consumption in various
ways, e.g., tire size may influence fuel con-
General information
sumption.
Your vehicle contains advanced technology for
the reduction of fuel consumption and emis-
Check the tire inflation pressure
sions.
regularly
Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif-
Check and, if needed, correct the tire inflation
ferent factors.
pressure at least twice a month and before
starting on a long trip.
Carrying out certain measures, such as a mod-
erate driving style and regular maintenance,
Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling re-
can influence fuel consumption and the envi-
sistance and thus raises fuel consumption and
ronmental impact.
tire wear.
Remove unnecessary cargo
Drive away immediately
Additional weight increases fuel consumption.
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while
the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving
right away, but at moderate engine speeds.
Remove attached parts
This is the quickest way of warming the cold
following use
engine up to operating temperature.
Remove auxiliary mirrors, roof or rear luggage
racks which are no longer required following
Look well ahead when
use.
driving
Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aero-
dynamics and increase the fuel consumption.
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
By maintaining a suitable distance to the vehi-
cle driving ahead of you.
Driving smoothly and proactively reduces fuel
consumption.
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Saving fuel Driving tips
road conditions, maintenance or environmental
Avoid high engine speeds
factors.
As a rule: driving at low engine speeds lowers
fuel consumption and reduces wear.
Use 1st gear to get the vehicle moving. Start-
Switch off any functions that
ing with the 2nd gear, accelerate rapidly. When
are not currently needed
accelerating, shift up before reaching high en-
gine speeds.
Functions such as seat heating and the rear
window defroster require a lot of energy and
When you reach the desired speed, shift into
reduce the range, especially in city and stop-
the highest applicable gear and drive with the
and-go traffic.
engine speed as low as possible and at a con-
stant speed.
Reel off these functions if they are not needed.
If necessary, observe the gear shift indicator of
The ECO PRO driving program supports the
the vehicle, refer to page 83.
energy conserving use of comfort features.
These functions are automatically deactivated
partially or completely.
Use coasting
When approaching a red light, take your foot
Have maintenance carried
off the accelerator and let the vehicle coast to
out
a halt.
For going downhill take your foot off the accel-
Have vehicles maintained regularly to achieve
erator and let the vehicle roll.
optimal vehicle efficiency and operating life.
The maintenance should be carried out by
The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting.
your service center.
Also note the BMW Maintenance System, refer
to page 191.
Switch off the engine during
longer stops
Switch off the engine during longer stops, e.g.,
ECO PRO
at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in traffic
congestion.
The concept
ECO PRO supports a driving style that saves
Auto Start/Stop function
on fuel consumption. For this purpose, the en-
The Auto Start/Stop function of your vehicle
gine control and comfort features, e. g. the cli-
automatically switches off the engine during a
mate control output, are adjusted.
stop.
Under certain conditions the engine is auto-
If the engine is switched off and then restarted
matically decoupled from the transmission in
rather than leaving the engine running con-
the D selector lever position. The vehicle con-
stantly, fuel consumption and emissions are
tinues traveling with the engine idling to re-
reduced. Savings can begin within a few sec-
duce fuel consumption. Selector lever position
onds of switching off the engine.
D remains engaged.
In addition, fuel consumption is also deter-
In addition, context-sensitive instructions are
mined by other factors, such as driving style,
displayed to assist with an optimized fuel con-
sumption driving style.
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Driving tips Saving fuel
The achieved extended range is displayed in
▷ "ECO PRO speed warning":
the instrument cluster as bonus range.
The output is reduced once the set ECO
PRO speed is reached.
Overview
The system includes the following
Coasting
EfficientDynamics functions and displays:
Fuel-efficiency can be optimized by disengag-
▷ ECO PRO bonus range, refer to page 160.
ing the engine and Coasting, refer to
page 162, with the engine idling.
▷ ECO PRO tips driving instruction, refer to
page 161
This function is only available in ECO PRO
mode.
▷ ECO PRO climate control, refer to
page 160.
ECO PRO climate control
▷ ECO PRO coasting driving status, refer to
"ECO PRO climate control"
page 162.
Climate control is set to be fuel-efficient.
▷ ECO PRO driving style analysis, refer to
page 163.
By making a slight change to the set tempera-
ture, or slowly adjusting the rate of heating or
Activate ECO PRO
cooling of the car's interior, fuel consumption
can be economized.
Press button repeatedly until ECO
PRO is displayed in the instrument
The mirror heating is made available when out-
cluster.
side temperatures are very cold.
ECO PRO potential
Configuring ECO PRO
Shows potential savings with the current set-
tings in percentages.
Via the Driving Dynamics Control
1. Activate ECO PRO.
Display in the instrument cluster
2. "Configure ECO PRO"
3. Configure the program.
ECO PRO bonus range
An adjusted driving style helps
Via the iDrive
you extend your driving range.
1. "Settings"
This may be displayed as the
2. "ECO PRO mode"
bonus range in the instrument
cluster.
Or
The bonus range is shown in the range display.
1. "Settings"
The bonus range is automatically reset every
2. "Driving mode"
time the vehicle is refueled.
3. "Configure ECO PRO"
Configure the program.
ECO PRO Tip
▷ "Tip at:":
Adjust the ECO PRO speed.
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Saving fuel Driving tips
Efficiency display
ECO PRO tip, driving tip
The arrow indicates that the driving
Display in the instrument cluster
style can be adjusted to be more fuel
efficient by backing off the accelerator
for instance.
Note
The efficiency display and ECO PRO tips in the
instrument cluster appear when the ECO PRO
display is activated.
Activating driving style and ECO PRO tips:
1. "Settings"
Display in the instrument cluster with extended
range
2. "Instrument cluster"
3. "ECO PRO Info"
ECO PRO tip, symbols
An additional symbol and text instructions are
displayed.
Symbol
Measure
For efficient driving back off the ac-
celerator or delay accelerating to al-
low time to assess road conditions.
A mark in the efficiency display informs about
Reduce speed to the selected ECO
the current driving style.
PRO speed.
Mark in the area of arrow 1: display of the en-
ergy recovered by coasting or when braking.
Steptronic transmission: shift from
Mark in the area of arrow 2: display when ac-
M/S to D.
celerating.
Your driving style's efficiency is shown by the
Steptronic transmission/manual
bar's color:
transmission: follow shifting instruc-
tions.
▷ Blue display: efficient driving style as long
as the mark moves within the blue range.
Manual transmission: engage neu-
▷ Gray display: adjust driving style, e. g. by
tral for engine stop.
backing off the accelerator pedal.
The display switches to blue as soon as all
conditions for fuel-efficiency-optimized driving
are met.
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Indications on the Control Display
Coasting
EfficientDynamics
The concept
Information on fuel consumption and technol-
The system helps to conserve fuel.
ogy can be displayed while driving.
To do this, under certain conditions the engine
is automatically decoupled from the transmis-
1. "Vehicle info"
sion when selector lever position D is set. The
2. "EfficientDynamics"
vehicle continues traveling with the engine
idling to reduce fuel consumption. Selector
Displaying fuel consumption history
lever position D remains engaged.
The average fuel consumption can be dis-
This driving condition is referred to as coast-
played within an adjustable time frame.
ing.
Vertical bars show consumption for the se-
As soon as you step on the brake or accelera-
lected time frame.
tor pedal, the engine is automatically coupled
Trip interruptions are represented below the
again.
bar on the time axis.
"Consumption history"
Hints
Coasting is a component of the ECO PRO, re-
Adjusting fuel consumption history
fer to page 159, driving mode.
time frame
Coasting is automatically activated when ECO
Select the symbol.
PRO mode is called via the Driving Dynamics
Control.
Resetting fuel consumption history
The function is available in a certain speed
1. Open "Options".
range.
2. "Reset consumption history"
A proactively driving style helps the driver to
use the function as often as possible and sup-
Displaying EfficientDynamics info
ports the fuel-conserving effect of coasting.
The current efficiency can be displayed.
Safety mode
"EfficientDynamics info"
The function is not available under one of the
The following systems are displayed:
following conditions.
▷ Auto Start/Stop function.
▷ DSC OFF or TRACTION activated.
▷ Energy recovery.
▷ Driving in the dynamic limit range and on
▷ Climate control output.
steep uphill or downhill grades.
▷ Coasting.
▷ Battery charge status temporarily too low
or vehicle electrical system drawing exces-
Display ECO PRO tips
sive current.
"ECO PRO Tips"
▷ Cruise control activated.
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
Functional requirements
In ECO PRO mode, this function is available in
a speed range from approximately 30 mph, ap-
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prox. 50 km/h to 100 mph, approx. 160 km/h, if
Indications on the Control Display
the following conditions are met:
The Coasting driving condition is displayed in
▷ Accelerator pedal and brake pedal are not
EfficientDynamics Info while this driving mode
operated.
is active.
▷ The selector lever is in selector lever posi-
The distance traveled in the Coasting driving
tion D.
condition is indicated by a counter.
▷ Engine and transmission are at operating
temperature.
The driving status Coast can be influenced
with the shift paddles.
Display
Display in the instrument cluster
Color code blue, arrow 1, and symbol, arrow 2:
driving condition Coasting.
Displaying EfficientDynamics info
1. "Vehicle info"
2. "EfficientDynamics"
3.
"EfficientDynamics info"
The mark in the efficiency display is backlit in
Deactivating the system manually
blue and is located at the zero point. The tach-
ometer approximately indicates idle speed.
The function can be deactivated in the Config-
ure ECO PRO, refer to page 160, menu, e.g., to
The coasting point indicator is illuminated at
use the braking effect of the engine when trav-
the zero point during coasting.
eling downhill.
Display in the instrument cluster with
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
extended range
use.
The mark in the efficiency dis-
ECO PRO driving style analysis
play below the tachometer is
backlit in blue and is located at
The concept
the zero point. The tachometer
approximately indicates idle
In this situation the system helps develop an
speed.
especially efficient driving style and to con-
serve fuel.
The coasting point indicator is illuminated at
the zero point during coasting.
For this purpose, the driving style is analyzed.
The assessment is done in various categories
and is displayed on the Control Display.
Using this indication, the individual driving
style can be oriented toward conserving fuel.
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The last fifteen minutes of a trip are evaluated.
Tips about the energy saving driving style,
Conserving fuel, refer to page 158.
The range of the vehicle can be extended by
an efficient driving style.
This gain in range is displayed as a bonus
range in the instrument cluster and on the
Control Display.
Functional requirement
The function is only available in ECO PRO
mode.
Calling up ECO PRO driving style
analysis
1. Activate ECO PRO.
2. "EfficientDynamics"
3.
Select the symbol.
Display on the Control Display
The display of the ECO PRO driving style anal-
ysis consists of a symbolized route and a
lookup table.
The road symbolizes the efficiency of the driv-
ing style. The more efficient the driving style,
the smoother the depicted route becomes, ar-
row 1.
The table of values contains stars. The more
efficient the driving style, the more stars are in-
cluded in the table and the faster the bonus
range increases, arrow 2.
If, on the other hand, the driving style is ineffi-
cient, a wavy road and a reduced number of
stars is displayed.
To assist with an efficient driving style, ECO
PRO tips are displayed during driving.
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