2015 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 5 fuel consumption

Longer braking procedures result in more effi‐
cient charging of the high-voltage battery via
energy recovery from braking.
Avoid high engine speeds
As a rule: driving at low engine speeds lowers
fuel consumption and reduces wear.
Use 1st gear to get the vehicle moving. Start‐
ing with the 2nd gear, accelerate rapidly. When
accelerating, shift up before reaching high en‐
gine speeds.
When you reach the desired speed, shift into
the highest applicable gear and drive with the
engine speed as low as possible and at a con‐
stant speed.
If necessary, observe the gear shift indicator of
the vehicle, refer to page 96.
Use coasting
When approaching a red light, take your foot
off the accelerator and let the vehicle coast to
a halt.
For going downhill take your foot off the accel‐
erator and let the vehicle roll.
The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting.
The high-voltage battery is being charged.
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
window defroster require a lot of energy andreduce the range, especially in city and stop-
and-go traffic.
Reel off these functions if they are not needed.
The ECO PRO driving program supports the
energy conserving use of comfort features.
These functions are automatically deactivated
partially or completely.
Have maintenance carried
out
Have vehicles maintained regularly to achieve
optimal vehicle efficiency and operating life.
The maintenance should be carried out by
your service center.
Also note the BMW Maintenance System, refer
to page 218.
ECO PRO
The concept ECO PRO supports a driving style that saves
on fuel consumption. For this purpose, the en‐
gine control and comfort features, e. g. the cli‐
mate control output, are adjusted.
eDRIVE electric driving, refer to page 76, and
the Coasting, refer to page 76, driving status
are becoming increasingly possible.
In addition, context-sensitive instructions are
displayed to assist with an optimized fuel con‐
sumption driving style.
The achieved extended range is displayed in
the instrument cluster as bonus range.
Overview
The system includes the following
EfficientDynamics functions and displays:▷ECO PRO bonus range, refer to page 192.▷ECO PRO tips driving instruction, refer to
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▷ECO PRO climate control, refer to
page 192.
Activate ECO PRO
Press button repeatedly until ECO
PRO is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Configuring ECO PRO
Via the Driving Dynamics Control
1.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.
Efficiency displayDisplay in the instrument cluster
A mark in the efficiency display informs about
the current driving style.
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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Engine oilVehicle 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. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
General information The engine oil consumption is dependent on
the driving style and driving conditions.
The engine oil consumption can increase in
case of, for example:▷Sporty driving.▷Break-in the engine.▷Idling of the engine.▷Usage of non-approved engine oil grades.
Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level
after refueling.
Depending on its engine, the vehicle is equip‐
ped with electronic oil measurement or oil
measuring is done with a dipstick.
The electronic oil measurement has two meas‐
uring principles:
▷Status display▷Detailed measurementElectronic oil measurement
Status display
The concept
The engine oil level is monitored electronically
while driving and shown on the Control Dis‐
play.
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum
level, a check control message is displayed.
Requirements
A current measured value is available after ap‐
prox. 30 minutes of driving. During a shorter
trip, the status of the last, sufficiently long trip
is displayed.
With frequent short-distance trips, regularly
perform a detailed measurement.
Displaying the engine oil level
On the Control Display:1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Engine oil level"
Engine oil level display messages
Different messages appear on the display de‐
pending on the engine oil level. Pay attention
to these messages.
If the engine oil level is too low, within the next
125 miles/200 km Add engine oil, refer to
page 214.
Engine oil level too low
Add engine oil immediately; otherwise,
an insufficient amount of engine oil could re‐
sult in engine damage.◀
Take care not to add too much engine oil.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 136
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 141
Accessories and parts 7
Activated-charcoal filter 165
Activate drive readiness 74
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 131
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 141
ActiveHybrid, system 31
Active Protection 133
Active seat, front 60
Active seat ventilation, front 61
Adapting to the course of the road, hybrid system 90
Adaptive brake assistant 136
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 133
Adaptive Light Control 105
Additives, oil 214
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 57
After washing vehicle 234
Airbags 109
Airbags, indicator/warning light 110
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 164
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 164
Air distribution, manual 163
Air flow, automatic climate control 163
Air outlets, see ventila‐ tion 165
Air pressure, tires 200 Alarm system 51
Alarm, unintentional 52
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 206
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 171
Alternative oil types 215
Ambient light 108
Animal detection, see Night Vision 127
Antifreeze, washer fluid 83
Antilock Brake System, ABS 136
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 136
Approved axle load 241
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types 215
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 177
Arrival time 99
Ashtray 172
Ashtray, front 172
Ashtray, rear 173
Assistance for the combus‐ tion engine, ASSIST 77
Assistance for the combus‐ tion engine, eBOOST 77
Assistance when driving off 136
ASSIST, assistance for the combustion engine 77
Attentiveness assistant 133
AUTO H button 78 AUTO H button, refer to Au‐
tomatic Hold 78
AUTO intensity 163
Automatic car wash 233
Automatic climate con‐ trol 162
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 141
Automatic Curb Monitor 66
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 111
Automatic deactivation of the hybrid system 34
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 105
Automatic Hold 78
Automatic locking 50
Automatic recirculated-air control 164
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 44
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 83
Automatic trunk lid 45
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 163
AUTO program, intensity 163
Auto Start/Stop function 75
Auxiliary air conditioning 169
Average fuel consumption 99
Average speed 99
Axle loads, weights 241
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 59
Backrest, width 59
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 228 Seite 242ReferenceEverything from A to Z242
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EeBOOST, assistance for the combustion engine 77
ECO PRO 191
ECO PRO, bonus range 192
ECO PRO display 191
ECO PRO driving mode 191
ECO PRO mode 191
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 193
eDRIVE, electric driving 76
Electric drive readiness, Si‐ lent Start 74
Electric driving, eDRIVE 76
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 87
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 213
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 136
Emergency detection, remote control 39
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 197
Emergency Request 227
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 39
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 86
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 47
Energy recovery, CHARGE 77
Engine, automatic stop 75
Engine compartment 211
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 211
Engine coolant 216
Engine oil 213
Engine oil, adding 214
Engine oil additives 214
Engine oil change 215
Engine oil filler neck 214
Engine oil temperature 94 Engine oil types, alterna‐
tive 215
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 215
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 39
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 228
Engine temperature 94
Entering a car wash 233
Equipment, interior 170
Error displays, see Check Control 90
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 136
Exchanging wheels/tires 205
Exhaust system 184
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 67
Exterior mirrors 66
External start 228
External temperature dis‐ play 94
External temperature warn‐ ing 94
Eyes for securing cargo 188
F
Failure message, see Check Control 90
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 52
Fan, refer to Air flow 163
Filler neck for engine oil 214
Fine wood, care 235
First aid kit 228
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 231
Flat tire, changing wheels 225
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 116
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 112
Flat tire, warning lamp 113, 116 Flooding 185
Floor carpet, care 236
Floor mats, care 236
Fold-out position, wiper 82
Foot brake 185
Front airbags 109
Front-end collision warning with braking function 121
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 119
Front fog lights 107
Front fog lights, bulb replace‐ ment 223
Front lights 221
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 111
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 111
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 116
Fuel 198
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 99
Fuel filler flap 196
Fuel gauge 94
Fuel lid 196
Fuel quality 198
Fuel recommendation 198
Fuel, tank capacity 241
Functions, hybrid system 31
Fuse 226
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 170
Gasoline 198
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 84
Gear shift indicator 96
General driving notes 184
Glare shield 172
Glass sunroof, powered 54
Glove compartment 176 Seite 245Everything from A to ZReference245
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