2012 BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 5 fuel consumption

The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting.
Switch off the engine during
longer stops
Switch off the engine during longer stops, e.g.,
at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in traffic
congestion.
Switch off any functions that
are not currently needed
Functions such as seat heating and the rear win‐
dow defroster require a lot of energy and con‐
sume additional fuel, especially in city and stop-
and-go traffic.
Therefore, switch off these functions if they are
not actually needed.
Have maintenance carried out
Have vehicles maintained regularly to achieve
optimal vehicle economy and operating life.
Have the maintenance carried out by your serv‐
ice center.
Please also note the BMW Maintenance Sys‐
tem, refer to page 273.
ECO PRO
The concept
ECO PRO supports a driving style that saves on
fuel consumption. For this purpose, the engine
control and comfort functions, e. g. the climate
control output, are adjusted.
In addition, context-sensitive instructions can
be displayed that assist in driving in a manner
that optimizes fuel consumption.
The extension of the range that is achieved as a
result can be displayed in the instrument cluster.Activating ECO PRO
Press button repeatedly until ECO PRO
is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Display in the instrument cluster
Driving style
ECO PRO appears in the tachometer next to the
gear display. The current efficiency of the driv‐
ing style is displayed:
ECO PRO bonus range An extension of the range can be
achieved by an adjusted driving
style.
This may be displayed as the bo‐
nus range in the instrument clus‐
ter.
Additional symbolsSymbolMeasureFor efficient driving style, back off the
accelerator or delay accelerating to
allow time to assess road conditions.Reduce speed to the selected ECO
PRO speed.Automatic transmission: switch from
S/M to D or avoid manual shift inter‐
ventions.
Configuring ECO PRO
Via the Driving Experience Switch
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Engine oilVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
General information
The engine oil consumption is dependent on the
driving style and driving conditions.
Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level
after refueling.
Checking the oil level
The concept
The oil level is monitored electronically during
driving and shown on the Control Display.
If the oil level reaches the minimum level, a
check control message is displayed.
Displaying the oil level1."Vehicle Info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Engine oil level"
Possible messages
▷"Engine oil level OK"▷"Engine oil at minimum. Add 1 quart of
engine oil!"
When the display appears in the instrument
cluster, add 1 US quart/liter of oil within the
next 125 miles/200 km.▷"Engine oil level below minimum. Add 1
quart!"Immediately add 1 US quart/liter of oil.
Detailed measurement
Requirements:
▷Vehicle is on a level road and the engine is
running at operating temperature.▷Automatic transmission: Selector lever in
transmission position N or P and gas pedal
not depressed.
In order to perform a detailed measurement of
the engine oil level:
1."Vehicle Info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Measure engine oil level"4."Start measurement"
The oil level is checked and displayed via a scale.
During the detailed measurement, the idle
speed is increased somewhat.
Duration: approx. 1 minute.
Adding engine oil
Filler neck
Only replenish the maximum oil amount of
1 US quart/liter if the message is displayed in the
instrument cluster or the oil level has dropped to
just at the lower mark of the dipstick.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 107
Activated-charcoal filter 133
Activate drive readiness 65
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 104
ActiveHybrid, system 27
Active Protection 105
Active seat, front 51
Active seat ventilation, front 52
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 105
Adaptive light control 91
Additional telephone 226
Additives, oil 271
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 49
After washing vehicle 290
Airbags 94
Airbags, indicator/warning light 95
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 132
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 132
Air distribution, manual 131
Air pressure, tires 261
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 133
Air volume, automatic climate control 131
Alarm system 44
Alarm, unintentional 45
All around the center con‐ sole 14
All around the headliner 15
All around the steering wheel 12 ALL program, automatic cli‐
mate control 132
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 266
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 142
Alternative oil types 271
AM/FM station 188
Announcement, navigation, refer to Spoken instruc‐
tions 176
Antifreeze, washer fluid 73
Antilock Brake System, ABS 107
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 107
Applications 254
Appointments 243
Approved axle load 297
Approved engine oils 271
Apps 254
Apps, video playback 211
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 147
Arrival time 85
Ashtray 143
Ashtray, front 143
Ashtray, rear 144
Assistance for the combustion engine 68
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 284
Assistance when driving off 107
Assist, BMW 249
ASSIST, Hybrid system 68
Audio playback 197
Audio playback, Blue‐ tooth 212
AUTO H button, refer to Auto‐ matic Hold 69 AUTO intensity 131
Automatic car wash 289
Automatic climate con‐ trol 130
Automatic Curb Monitor 58
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 96
Automatic deactivation of the hybrid system 287
Automatic engine start-stop function 66
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 90
Automatic Hold 69
Automatic locking 39
Automatic recirculated-air control 132
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 39
Automatic tailgate 40
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 73
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 131
AUTO program, intensity 131
Auxiliary air conditioning 137
Auxiliary air conditioning/heat‐ ing system 136
AUX-IN port 208
Average fuel consumption 84
Average speed 84
Axle loads, weights 297
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 51
Backup camera 116
Balance 186
Band-Aids, refer to First aid kit 284 Seite 308ReferenceEverything from A to Z308
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Emergency release, fuel fillerflap 258
Emergency Request 283
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 284
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 33
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 42
Energy recovery, CHARGE 68
Engine, automatic off 66
Engine compartment 268
Engine compartment, working in 268
Engine coolant 272
Engine oil 270
Engine oil, adding 270
Engine oil additives 271
Engine oil change 271
Engine oil filler neck 270
Engine oil temperature 79
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 271
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 271
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 33
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 284
Engine temperature 79
Entering a car wash 289
Equalizer 186
Equipment, interior 141
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 107
Exchanging wheels/tires 265
Exhaust system 156
Exterior mirror, automatic dim‐ ming feature 58
Exterior mirrors 57
External devices 208
External start 284
External temperature dis‐ play 80
External temperature warn‐ ing 80 Eyes for securing cargo 159
F
Fader 186
Failure message, refer to Check Control 77
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 45
Fan, refer to Air volume 131
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 77
Filler neck for engine oil 270
Fine wood, care 291
First aid kit 284
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting 287
Flat tire, changing wheels 281
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 100
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 97
Flat tire, warning lamp 98, 101
Flooding 156
Floor carpet, care 291
Floor mats, care 291
FM/AM station 188
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 72
Foot brake 157
Front airbags 94
Front fog lamps 92
Front fog lamps, front, bulb re‐ placement 279
Front lamps 276
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation 96
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 96
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 100
Fuel cap 258
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 84
Fuel filler flap 258
Fuel gauge 79 Fuel quality 260
Fuel, tank capacity 298
Functions, hybrid system 27
Fuse 282
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 141
Gas station recommenda‐ tion 176
Gear change, automatic trans‐ mission 74
General driving notes 155
Glass sunroof, powered 47
Glove compartment 146
Gong, volume equaliza‐ tion 187
GPS navigation 166
Gray display of the map 180
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 297
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 68
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 142
Hazard warning flashers 283
HD Radio 189
Head airbags 94
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 90
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 90
Headlamp flasher 71
Headlamp glass 276
Headlamps 276
Headlamps, care 290
Headlamp washer system 71
Headliner 15
Headphones, rear entertain‐ ment 221
Head restraints 49 Seite 311Everything from A to ZReference311
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