2018 BMW 3 SERIES Owners Manual

General
information
The system includes the following
EfficientDynamics functions and
EfficientDynamics displays:'yECO PRO bonus range, refer to page 218.'yActivate/deactivate the display, refer to
page 218.'yECO PRO climate control, refer to
page 217.'yCoasting driving condition, refer to
page 219.'yDriving style analysis, refer to page 220.
Overview
Driving Dynamics Control
Activating
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.Select the desired setting.
Via
iDrive
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3.If necessary, "Driving mode"4."Configure ECO PRO"5.Select the desired setting.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Activating/deactivating
the
functions The following functions can be activated/deacj
tivated:
'y"ECO PRO speed warning"'y"ECO PRO climate control"'y"Coasting"
Settings are stored for the driver profile curj rently used.
ECO
PRO
limit
'yActivate the ECO PRO limit:
"ECO PRO speed warning":
An ECO PRO tip is displayed if the speed
of the set ECO PRO limit is exceeded.'yAdjust the ECO PRO limit speed:
"Tip at:"
Select the desired speed.
ECO
PRO
climate
control
"ECO PRO climate control"
Climate control is set to be fuel-efficient.
That is, it is possible to deviate slightly from the set temperature or to heat or cool the car'sinterior more slowly, to economize on fuel conjsumption.
In addition, the power output to the seat and mirror heating is reduced.
Coasting Fuel-efficiency can be optimized by disengagj
ing the engine and coasting with the engine idling.
Deactivate the function to use the braking efj fect of the engine when traveling downhill.
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ECO
PRO
potential
savings
Shows potential savings with the current setj
tings in percentages.
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster
Display
in
the
instrument
display
When ECO PRO driving mode is activated, the display switches to a special configuration.
Blue bar segments symbolize the gained boj
nus range in stages.
In addition, the bonus range is highlighted in blue in the total range display.
ECO
PRO
bonus
range A modified driving style helpsyou 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.
ECO
PRO
efficiency
display The color of the ECO PRO displays in the inj
strument cluster tell you how efficiently you
are driving:'yBlue display: efficient driving style.'yGray display: modify driving style, for exj ample by backing off the accelerator pedal.
The display switches to blue as soon as allconditions for driving with optimized fuel effijciency are met.
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the
ECO PRO displays also inform you about your
current driving style. This is indicated by a
pointer which moves along a scale. The pointer
tells you whether energy is being consumed to
accelerate the vehicle or whether energy is bej
ing recovered through coasting or braking. If
the pointer remains in the blue range on the scale, you are driving efficiently.
ECO
PRO
tip,
driving
tip The ECO PRO tip indicates that your
driving style can be modified to be more fuel efficient, for example by
backing off the accelerator.
Activating/deactivating
the
display1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Instrument panel"5."ECO PRO info"
In the instrument display:
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Instrument panel"5."Driving mode view"
ECO
PRO
tip,
symbols
An additional symbol and text instructions are displayed.
SymbolMeasureFor efficient driving back off the acj
celerator or delay accelerating to alj
low time to assess road conditions.Reduce speed to the selected ECO
PRO speed.Steptronic transmission:
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SymbolMeasureManual transmission:
Follow the shift instructions.Manual transmission:
Engage neutral for an engine stop.
Indications
on
the
Control
Display
Displaying
EfficientDynamics
information
The current efficiency of the ECO PRO funcj tions can be displayed on the Control Display.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Technology in action"3."EfficientDynamics"4. Select the symbol.
The following functions are displayed:
'yAuto Start/Stop function.'yEnergy recovery.'yCoasting.
Displaying
fuel
consumption
history
The average consumption can be displayed on the Control Display.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Technology in action"3."EfficientDynamics"4. Select the symbol.
Vertical bars show consumption for the sej lected time frame.
Adjusting
the
fuel
consumption
history
time
frame
1."My Vehicle"2."Technology in action"3."EfficientDynamics"4. Select the symbol.5. Press button.6.Adjust the time frame.
Resetting
fuel
consumption
history
1."My Vehicle"2."Technology in action"3."EfficientDynamics"4. Select the symbol.5. Press button.6."Reset consumption history"
Coasting
Concept
This function helps to save fuel.
To do this, under certain conditions the engine is automatically decoupled from the transmisj
sion when selector lever position D is set. The
vehicle continues traveling with the engine idling to reduce fuel consumption. Selector
lever position D remains engaged.
This driving condition is referred to as coastj ing.
As soon as you step on the brake or acceleraj
tor pedal, the engine is automatically coupled
again.
General
information Coasting is a component of the ECO PRO drivj
ing mode.
Coasting is automatically activated when ECO PRO mode is called via the Driving Dynamics
Control.
A proactive driving style helps the driver to use the function as often as possible and supports
the fuel-conserving effect of coasting.
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Functional
requirements
The function is available in the speed range from approx. 30 mph/50 km/h up to
100 mph/160 km/h.
The function is active if the following condij
tions are met:'yAccelerator pedal and brake pedal not dej
pressed.'yThe selector lever is in selector lever posij
tion D.'yEngine and transmission are at operating temperature.
Operation
via
shift
paddles
Concept
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the coasting mode can be influenced with the shiftpaddles.
Activating/deactivating
coasting
via
shift paddles
1.Shift to the highest gear by pulling the right
shift paddle.2.To activate coasting mode, actuate the
right shift paddle again.
To deactivate, actuate the left shift paddle.
Display
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster
The mark in the efficiency display is backlit in blue and is located at the zero point. The tachj
ometer shows the idle speed.
The coasting point indicator is illuminated at
the zero point during coasting.
Indications
on
the
Control
Display
The coasting mode is displayed in
EfficientDynamics while driving.
The distance traveled in coasting mode is
shown in the fuel consumption history. The
counter is reset prior to every departure.
Color code blue: coasting mode.
Displaying
EfficientDynamics
information Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Technology in action"3."EfficientDynamics"4. Select the symbol.
System
limits
The function is not available if one of the folj lowing conditions applies:
'yDSC OFF or TRACTION activated.'yIf cruise control is activated.'yIf driving in the dynamic limit range.'yIf driving on steep uphill or downhill grades.'yIf the battery charge state is temporarilytoo low.'yIf the vehicle electrical system is drawingexcessive current.
Driving
style
analysis
Concept
The function helps develop an especially effij cient driving style and to conserve fuel.
For this purpose, the driving style is analyzed.
The assessment is done in various categories
and is displayed on the Control Display.
This display will help you adjust your driving
style and save some fuel.
The last 15 minutes of a trip are evaluated.
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The range of the vehicle can be extended byadopting 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
This function is available in ECO PRO mode.
Calling
up
ECO
PRO
driving
style
analysis
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Technology in action"3."Driving style analysis"
Display
on
the
Control
Display
The display of the ECO PRO driving style analj ysis consists of a symbolized route and alookup table.
The road symbolizes the efficiency of the drivj
ing style. The more efficient your driving style, the smoother the depicted route becomes, arj
row 1.
The table of values contains stars. The more
efficient the driving style, the more stars are inj
cluded in the table and the faster the bonus
range increases, arrow 2.
If, on the other hand, the driving style is ineffij
cient, a more wavy road and a reduced number
of stars are displayed.
To assist with an efficient driving style, ECO
PRO tips are displayed during driving.
Tips for an energy-saving driving style, Saving
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Mobility
In order to always ensure your mobility, you will find important information on operating fluids,wheels and tires, maintenance and Roadside Assistance in the following.Online Edition for Part no. 01402984107 - X/17

RefuelingVehicle
features
and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
General
information
Follow the fuel recommendation, refer to
page 226, prior to refueling.
In vehicles with a diesel engine, the filler neck
is designed for refueling at diesel fuel pumps.
Safety
information NOTE
With a driving range of less than
30 miles/50 km the engine may no longer have
sufficient fuel. Engine functions are not enj sured anymore. There is a risk of damage to
property. Refuel promptly.'