BMW 550i xDrive Sedan 2014 User Manual

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In addition, context-sensitive instructions can
be displayed that assist in driving in a manner
that optimizes fuel consumption.
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

196

.

ECO PRO tips driving instruction, refer to
page

196

ECO PRO climate control, refer to
page

195

.

ECO PRO coasting driving status, refer to
page

197

.

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:":

Set ECO Pro speed at which an ECO PRO
Tip is to be displayed.

"ECO PRO speed warning":
A reminder is displayed if the set ECO PRO
speed is exceeded.

Coasting

Fuel-efficiency can be optimized by disengag‐
ing the engine and Coasting, refer to
page

197

, with the engine idling.

This function is only available in ECO PRO
mode.

ECO PRO climate control

"ECO PRO climate control"
The climate control is adjusted to be fuel-effi‐
cient.
By making a slight change to the set tempera‐
ture, or slowly adjusting the rate of heating or
cooling of the passenger compartment, fuel
consumption can be economized.
The outputs of the seat heater and the exterior
mirror heating are also reduced.
The exterior mirror heating is made available
when outside temperatures are very cold.

ECO PRO potential

The percentage of potential savings that can
be achieved with the current configuration is
displayed.

Display in the instrument cluster

Display in the instrument display

When ECO PRO mode is activated, the display
switches to a special configuration.
Some of the displays may differ from the dis‐
play in the instrument cluster.

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