2013 BMW ACTIVEHYBRID3 fuel consumption

Braking longer will charge the high-voltage bat‐
tery more.
Use coasting conditions
When approaching a red light, take your foot off
the accelerator and let the vehicle coast to a halt.
On a downhill gradient, take your foot off the ac‐
celerator and let the vehicle roll.
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.
Auto Start/Stop function
The Auto Start/Stop function of your vehicle au‐
tomatically switches off the engine during a
stop.
If the engine is switched off and then restarted
rather than leaving the engine running con‐
stantly, fuel consumption and emissions are re‐
duced. Savings can begin within a few seconds
of switching off the engine.
Using this system can cause certain compo‐
nents of the vehicle to become worn prema‐
turely.
In addition, fuel consumption is also determined
by other factors, such as driving style, road con‐
ditions, maintenance or environmental factors.
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 181.
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.
eDRIVE electric driving, refer to page 66, is be‐
coming possible in more and more areas.
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.
At a glance
The system includes the following
EfficientDynamics functions and displays:▷ECO PRO bonus range, refer to page 161▷ECO PRO tips driving instruction, refer to
page 162▷ECO PRO climate control, refer to
page 161
Activating ECO PRO
Press button repeatedly until ECO PRO
is displayed in the instrument cluster.
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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
Engine oil consumption depends on driving
style and driving conditions, e.g., if your driving
style is very sporty engine oil consumption will
be considerably greater.
Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level
after refueling.
Checking the oil level
electronically
Status display
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.
Requirements
Depending on the previous displays, the status
display appears when the engine is running or
after the vehicle has been driven for at least 30
minutes.
Displaying the oil level1."Vehicle Info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Engine oil level"
Oil level display messages
Different messages appear on the display de‐
pending on the oil level. Pay attention to these
messages.
If oil level is too low, immediately add 1 US
quart/liter of oil.
Take care not to add too much engine oil.
Too much engine oil
Have the vehicle checked immediately;
otherwise, surplus oil can lead to engine dam‐
age.◀
Detailed measurement
The concept
In the detailed measurement the oil level is
checked and displayed via a scale.
During the measurement, the idle speed is in‐
creased somewhat.
General information
A detailed measurement is only possible with
certain engines.
Requirements
▷Automatic transmission: selector lever in
transmission position N or P and accelerator
not depressed.▷Vehicle is on a level road and the engine is
running at operating temperature.
Performing a detailed measurement
In order to perform a detailed measurement of
the engine oil level:
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 111
Activated-charcoal filter 134
Activate drive readiness 64
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 106
ActiveHybrid, system 30
Active Protection 108
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 108
Adaptive light control 92
Additives, oil 179
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 49
After washing vehicle 201
Airbags 95
Airbags, indicator/warning light 96
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 133
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 133
Air distribution, manual 134
Air flow, automatic climate control 134
Air pressure, tires 169
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 135
Alarm system 44
Alarm, unintentional 45
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the headliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 174
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 139 Alternative oil types 179
Antifreeze, washer fluid 70
Antilock Brake System, ABS 111
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 111
Approved axle load 207
Approved engine oils 179
Arrival time 85
Ash tray 142
Assistance for the combustion engine 67
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 195
Assistance when driving off 115
ASSIST, Hybrid system 67
Assist system information, on Control Display 88
Attentiveness assistant 108
AUTO intensity 133
Automatic car wash 200
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 132
Automatic Curb Monitor 57
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 97
Automatic deactivation of the hybrid system 199
Automatic engine start-stop function 65
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 91
Automatic locking 41
Automatic recirculated-air control 133
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 71
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 133
AUTO program, intensity 133 Auxiliary air conditioning 136
Average fuel consumption 85
Average speed 85
Axle loads, weights 207
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 51
Backrest, width 51
Backup camera 120
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 195
Bar for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 197
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 192
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 34
Battery, vehicle 191
Belts, safety belts 52
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 148
Blinds, sun protection 47
BMW ActiveHybrid 30
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, Enter‐
tainment and Communica‐
tion
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 181
Bonus range, ECO PRO 161
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 148
Brake assistant 111
Brake discs, breaking in 152
Brake force display 108
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 108 Seite 210ReferenceEverything from A to Z210
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Brake lights, adaptive 108
Brake pads, breaking in 152
Braking, notes 154
Breakdown assis‐ tance 194, 195
Breaking in 152
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 88
Bulb replacement 183
Bulb replacement, front 184
Bulb replacement, halogen headlamps 184
Bulb replacement, rear 189
Bulb replacement, xenon headlamps 187
Bulbs and lamps 183
Button, Start/Stop 63
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 195
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, backup camera 121
Camera, care 203
Camera, Side View 125
Camera, Top View 123
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 148
Car battery 191
Car care products 201
Care, displays 203
Care, vehicle 201
Cargo 156
Cargo area, enlarging 144
Cargo area lid 41
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 149
Cargo straps, securing cargo 157
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 202
Car wash 200 Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system 154
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 181
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, Enter‐
tainment and Communica‐
tion
Center armrest 147
Center console 16
Central locking system 37
Central screen, refer to Control Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 183
Changing wheels 191
Changing wheels/tires 173
CHARGE, energy recovery 67
Charge indicator, high-voltage battery 79
Check Control 75
Children, seating position 59
Children, transporting safely 59
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 59
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 60
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 59
Child safety locks 62
Child seat, mounting 59
Child seats 59
Chrome parts, care 202
Cigarette lighter 142
Cleaning, displays 203
Climate control 132
Clock 78
Closing/opening from in‐ side 41
Closing/opening via door lock 40
Closing/opening with remote control 38
Clothes hooks 148 Coasting 66
Collision warning 103
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 68
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 69
Combustion engine, start‐ ing 65
Comfort Access 42
COMFORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 114
Compartments in the doors 147
Compass 140
Computer 84
Condensation on win‐ dows 134
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 155
Condition Based Service CBS 181
Confirmation signal 39
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, Enter‐
tainment and Communica‐
tion
Contact with water, hybrid system 199
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 87
Controller 18, 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 111
Convenient opening 38
Coolant 180
Coolant temperature 78
Cooling function 133
Cooling, maximum 133
Cooling system 180
Corrosion on brake discs 155
Cruise control 116
Cruising range 78
Cupholder 148
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F
Failure message, refer to Check Control 75
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 45
Fan, refer to Air flow 134
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 75
Filler neck for engine oil 179
Fine wood, care 202
First aid kit 195
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting 198
Flat tire, changing wheels 191
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 101
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 98
Flat tire, warning lamp 99, 102
Flooding 154
Floor carpet, care 202
Floor mats, care 202
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 144
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 70
Foot brake 154
Front airbags 95
Front fog lamps 93
Front fog lamps, front, bulb re‐ placement 188
Front lamps 184
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation 97
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 97
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 101
Fuel cap 166
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 85
Fuel filler flap 166
Fuel gauge 77
Fuel quality 168 Fuel, tank capacity 208
Functions, hybrid system 30
Fuse 192
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 138
Gasoline 168
Gasoline quality 168
Gear change, automatic trans‐ mission 72
General driving notes 154
Glass sunroof, powered 47
Glove compartment 146
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 207
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 67
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 139
Hazard warning flashers 194
Head airbags 95
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 91
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 91
Headlamp flasher 68
Headlamp glass 184
Headlamps 184
Headlamps, care 201
Headlamp washer system 69
Headliner 17
Head restraints 49
Head restraints, front 53
Head restraints, rear 54
Head-up Display 126
Head-up Display, care 203
Heavy cargo, stowing 157
Height, vehicle 206
High-beam Assistant 92
High beams 68 High beams/low beams, refer
to High-beam Assistant 92
High-voltage battery, charge indicator 79
Hills 155
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 115
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 148
Homepage 6
Hood 177
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 42
Hot exhaust system 154
HUD Head-up Display 126
Hybrid system, at a glance 30
Hybrid system, automatic de‐ activation 199
Hybrid system, contact with water 199
Hybrid system, displays 79
Hybrid system, driving tips 152
Hybrid system, safety 198
Hydroplaning 154
I
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 78
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 78
Identification marks, tires 171
Identification number, refer to Important features in the en‐
gine compartment 176
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 63
Ignition on 63
Indication of a flat tire 99, 102
Individual air distribution 134
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 169 Seite 213Everything from A to ZReference213
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