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Keep an appropriate distance from the preceding
vehicle.
Avoid high engine speeds
Driving at low engine speeds reduces fuel con‐
sumption and wear.
Pay attention to the shift point indicator, see
page 153, in the vehicle, if fitted.
Make use of overrun mode
When approaching a red traffic light, take your
foot off the accelerator and allow the vehicle to
roll.
On downward stretches, take your foot off the
accelerator and allow the vehicle to roll.
The fuel supply is interrupted in overrun mode.
Switch off the engine if
stopping for a relatively
long time
Stopping the engine
When you stop the vehicle for longer periods, for
example at traffic lights, railway crossings or in
traffic jams, switch off the engine.
Auto Start Stop function
The Auto Start Stop function of the vehicle shuts
off the engine automatically during a stop.
If the engine is switched off and then started
again, the fuel consumption and emissions are
reduced compared with a permanently running
engine. Savings can be made just by stopping
the engine for a few seconds.
Fuel consumption also depends on other factors,
such as driving style, road condition, mainte‐
nance or environmental factors, for example.
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Saving fuel
Switch off functions which
are not currently required
Functions such as seat heating or rear window
heating require a great deal of energy and in‐
crease fuel consumption, especially in city traffic
and stop-and-go traffic.
Switch these functions off if they are not re‐
quired.
Have maintenance work
carried out
Have the vehicle serviced regularly to achieve
optimal economy and lifetime. BMW recom‐
mends having maintenance work carried out by a
BMW Service Partner.
Please also see the BMW Maintenance System,
see page 338.
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