2014 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 5 ECO mode

Things to remember when drivingVehicle features and options
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.
Breaking-in period
General information Moving parts need time to adjust to one an‐
other (break-in time).
The following instructions will help accomplish
a long vehicle life and good efficiency.
Engine, transmission, and axle drive Always obey the official speed limit.
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Do not exceed the maximum engine and road
speed:▷For gasoline engine 4,500 rpm and
100 mph/160 km/h.
Avoid full load or kickdown under all circum‐
stances.
From 1,200 miles/2,000 km The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be
increased.
Tires
Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur‐
ing circumstances when tires are brand-new;
they achieve their full traction potential after a
break-in time.
Drive conservatively for the first
200 miles/300 km.
Brake system
Brakes require an initial break-in period of ap‐
prox. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimal per‐
formance between brake discs and brake
pads. Drive moderately during this break-in pe‐
riod.
Following part replacement The same break-in procedures should be ob‐
served if any of the components above-men‐
tioned have to be renewed in the course of the
vehicle's operating life.
Using the hybrid system
efficiently
The concept
The vehicle's hybrid system runs automati‐
cally. Through foresighted driving, the hybrid
properties are efficiently used, i.e., fuel con‐
sumption and energy recovery are optimized.
Optimizing energy recovery
Types of energy recovery
Energy recovery is used to charge the high-
voltage battery. It is important for the supply of
electrical components and thus a prerequisite
for fuel efficiency. It appears in three stages
during coasting to a halt and braking.
Low energy recovery:
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Fast chargingIn exceptional cases it can be charged in place,
such as before extended idle phases in order
to prevent damage to the high-voltage battery.1.Start the engine.2.Engage transmission position P and set
parking brake.3.Press and hold down brake pedal.4.Use the accelerator pedal to maintain an
engine speed of approx. 2,000 rpm.
After a few minutes, the high-voltage battery is
fully charged again.
The battery charge indicator in the instrument
cluster, refer to page 86, is used to check the
status.
General driving notes
Closing the trunk lid Drive with the trunk lid closed
Only drive with the tailgate closed; other‐
wise, in the event of an accident or braking and
evasive maneuvers, passengers and other traf‐
fic may be injured, and the vehicle may be
damaged. In addition, exhaust fumes may en‐
ter the vehicle interior.◀
If driving with the tailgate open cannot be
avoided:
▷Close all windows and the glass sunroof.▷Greatly increase the air flow from the vents.▷Drive moderately.
Hot exhaust system
Hot exhaust system
High temperatures are generated in the
exhaust system.
Do not remove the heat shields installed and
never apply undercoating to them. Make sure
that flammable materials, e. g. hay, leaves,
grass, etc. do not come in contact with the hot
exhaust system while driving, while in idle po‐
sition mode, or when parked. Such contact
could lead to a fire, resulting in an increased
risk of serious personal injury as well as prop‐
erty damage.
Do not touch hot exhaust pipes; otherwise,
there is a danger of getting burned.◀
Climate control windshield
The marked area is not covered with heat re‐
flective coating.
Use this area for garage door openers, devices
for electronic toll collection, etc.
Climate control laminated tinted
safety glass
The vehicle glass provides full protection
against the harmful effects of UV radiation on
the skin.
Mobile communication devices in thevehicle
Mobile communication devices in the ve‐
hicle
It is not recommended to use mobile phones,
such as mobile phones, in the vehicle interior
without a direct connection to an external aer‐
ial. Otherwise, the vehicle's electronics and
mobile communication devices can interfere
with each other. In addition, there is no assur‐
ance that the radiation generated during trans‐
mission will be conducted away from the vehi‐
cle interior.◀
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Activate ECO PROPress button repeatedly until ECO
PRO is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Configuring ECO PRO
Via the Driving Dynamics Control1.Activate ECO PRO.2."Configure ECO PRO"3.Configure the program.
Via the iDrive
1."Settings"2."ECO PRO mode"
Or
1."Settings"2."Driving mode"3."Configure ECO PRO"
Configure the program.
ECO PRO Tip
▷"Tip at:":
Adjust the ECO PRO speed.▷"ECO PRO speed warning":
The output is reduced once the set ECO
PRO speed is reached.
ECO PRO climate control
"ECO PRO climate control"
Climate control is set to be fuel-efficient.
By making a slight change to the set tempera‐
ture, or slowly adjusting the rate of heating or
cooling of the car's interior, fuel consumption
can be economized.
The mirror heating is made available when out‐
side temperatures are very cold.
ECO PRO potential
Shows potential savings with the current set‐
tings in percentages.
Display in the instrument cluster
ECO PRO bonus range An adjusted driving style helps
you extend your driving range.
This may be displayed as the
bonus range in the instrument
cluster.
The bonus range is shown in the range display.
The bonus range is automatically reset every
time the vehicle is refueled.
Driving styleDisplay in the instrument cluster with ex‐
panded scope.
A bar display in the instrument cluster indi‐
cates your current driving efficiency.
Mark in the area of arrow 1: display of the en‐
ergy recovered by coasting or when braking.
Mark in the area of arrow 2: display when ac‐
celerating.
Your driving style's efficiency is shown by the
bar's color:
▷Blue display: efficient driving style as long
as the mark moves within the blue range.▷Gray display: adjust driving style, e. g. by
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MaintenanceVehicle features and options
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.
BMW maintenance system
The maintenance system indicates required
maintenance measures, and thereby provides
support in maintaining road safety and the op‐
erational reliability of the vehicle.
Condition Based Service
CBS
Sensors and special algorithms take into ac‐
count the driving conditions of your vehicle.
Based on this, Condition Based Service recog‐
nizes the maintenance requirements.
The system makes it possible to adapt the
amount of maintenance corresponding to your
user profile.
Details on the service requirements, refer to
page 93, can be displayed on the Control Dis‐
play.
Service data in the remote control Information on the required maintenance is
continuously stored in the remote control.
Your service center will read out this data and
suggest the right array of service procedures
for your vehicle.
Therefore, hand your service specialist the re‐
mote control with which the vehicle was driven
most recently.Storage periods
Storage periods during which the vehicle bat‐
tery was disconnected are not taken into ac‐
count.
If this occurs, have a service center update the
time-dependent maintenance procedures,
such as checking brake fluid and, if needed,
changing the engine oil and the microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter.
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models and Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Please consult your Service and Warranty In‐
formation Booklet for US models and Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod‐ els for additional information on service re‐
quirements.
Maintenance and repair should be performed
by your service center. Make sure to have reg‐
ular maintenance procedures recorded in the
vehicle's Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models, and in the Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod‐
els. These entries are proof of regular mainte‐
nance.
Socket for OBD Onboard
Diagnosis
Note Socket for Onboard Diagnosis
The socket for onboard diagnostics may
only be used by the service center or a work‐
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Combination reel, refer toWiper system 79
Combustion engine, start‐ ing 72
COMFORT+ program, Driving Dynamics Control 138
Comfort Access 45
COMFORT program, Driving Dynamics Control 137
Computer 96
Condensation on win‐ dows 161
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 184
Condition Based Service CBS 213
Confirmation signal 48
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Contact with water, hybrid system 227
Continued driving with a flat tire 112 , 115
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 99
Controller 18
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 134
Convenient opening with the remote control 39
Coolant 211
Coolant level 211
Coolant temperature 92
Cooling function 162
Cooling, maximum 162
Cooling system 211
Corrosion on brake discs 184
Cosmetic mirror 170
Cruise control 146
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 139
Cruise Control, refer to Active Cruise Control 139 Cruising range 93
Cupholder 176
D
Damage, tires 202
Damping control, dy‐ namic 136
Data, technical 234
Date 93
Daytime running lights 103
Deactivating drive readi‐ ness 73
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 161
Dehumidifying, air 162
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Departure time, parked-car ventilation 166
Destination distance 97
Digital clock 93
Dimensions 234
Dimmable exterior mirrors 65
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 65
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 78
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 85
Display in windshield 100
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 105
Displays, cleaning 231
Displays, hybrid system 86
Disposal, coolant 212
Disposal, vehicle battery 221
Distance control, refer to PDC 148
Distance to destination 97
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 41
Door lock, refer to Remote control 36 Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐
ing 42
DRIVE, Driving with combus‐ tion engine 75
Drive-off assistant 134
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 134
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 115
Drive readiness in detail 72
Drive readiness states 71
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 115
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 136
Driving instructions, break- in 180
Driving instructions, hybrid system 180
Driving mode 136
Driving notes, general 182
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 134
Driving tips 182
Driving with combustion en‐ gine, DRIVE 75
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 134
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 135
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 136
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 134
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 135
E eBOOST, assistance for the combustion engine 75
ECO PRO 189
ECO PRO, bonus range 190
ECO PRO display 189
ECO PRO driving mode 189
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Nylon rope for tow-starting/towing 225
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 213
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 213
Object detection, see Night Vision 124
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 152
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 196
Odometer 92
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Officially use hybrid sys‐ tem 180
Oil 208
Oil, adding 209
Oil additives 209
Oil change 210
Oil change interval, service requirements 93
Oil filler neck 209
Oil types, alternative 210
Oil types, approved 210
Old batteries, disposal 221
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 215
Opening/closing via door lock 41
Opening and closing 36
Opening and closing, without remote control 41
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 39
Opening the trunk lid with no- touch activation 46, 47
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6 Outside air, refer to Auto‐
matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 162
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 92
P Paint, vehicle 229
Parallel parking assistant 156
Park Distance Control PDC 148
Parked-car ventilation 166
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 184
Parking aid, refer to PDC 148
Parking assistant 156
Parking brake 75
Parking lights 102
Parking with Automatic Hold 76
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 64
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 152
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 148
Pedestrian detection, see Night Vision 124
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 122
Personal Profile 37
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 38
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 53
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 51
Plastic, care 230
Power failure 221
Power sunroof, glass 52
Power windows 50
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 198
Pressure warning FTM, tires 114 Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐
file 37
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protective function, glass sunroof 53
Protective function, win‐ dows 51
Push-and-turn reel, refer to Controller 18
R Radiator fluid 211
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 36
Radio ready state 71
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 79
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 164
Rear lights 218
Rear socket 172
Rearview camera 150
Rearview mirror 64
Rear window defroster 162
Recirculated-air mode 162
Recommended fuel grade 196
Recommended tire brands 203
Refueling 194
Remaining range 93
Remote control/key 36
Remote control, auxiliary air conditioning, key 167
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 40
Remote control, univer‐ sal 168
Replacement fuse 221
Replacing parts 215
Replacing wheels/tires 203
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