Switch off the engine during longer stops, Have maintenance carried out, Eco pro – BMW X5 User Manual

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On a downhill gradient, take your foot off the
accelerator 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
automatically 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
reduced. Savings can begin within a few sec‐
onds 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 deter‐
mined by other factors, such as driving style,
road conditions, maintenance or environmental
factors.

Switch off any functions that

are not currently needed

Functions such as seat heating and the rear
window defroster require a lot of energy and
reduce the range, especially in city and stop-
and-go traffic.
Therefore, switch off these functions if they
are not actually needed.
The ECO PRO driving program supports the
energy conserving use of comfort functions.
These functions are automatically deactivated
partially or completely.

Have maintenance carried

out

Have vehicles maintained regularly to achieve
optimal vehicle economy and operating life.
The maintenance should be carried out by
your service center.
Also note the BMW Maintenance System, refer
to page

229

.

ECO PRO

The concept

ECO PRO supports a driving style that saves
on fuel consumption. For this purpose, the en‐
gine control and comfort functions, e. g. the
climate control output, are adjusted.
In the instrument display, the extension of the
range achieved by this can be displayed as a
bonus range.

At a glance

The system includes the following
EfficientDynamics functions and displays:

ECO PRO bonus range, refer to page

199

.

ECO PRO climate control, refer to
page

199

.

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.

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