Saving Fuel - BMW X3 xDrive20i 2013 Owner's Handbook Manual

Switching off the engine
when stationary
When you stop the car 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 your 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.
By using this system, premature wear can be
caused to certain components of the vehicle.
Fuel consumption also depends on other fac‐
tors, such as driving style, road conditions,
maintenance or environmental factors, for ex‐
ample.
Switching off functions that
are not necessary at the
moment
Functions such as seat heating or heated rear
window require a great deal of energy and con‐
sume additional fuel, especially in city traffic and
stop/go traffic.
For this reason, switch these functions off if they
are not required.
Having the car serviced
Have the vehicle serviced regularly to achieve
optimal economy and service life. It is recom‐
mended to have maintenance work performed
by your Service centre.
See also the BMW Maintenance System, see
page 260.
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Saving fuel

ECO PRO
Principle
ECO PRO supports a low energy consumption
driving style. To do this, the engine control and
comfort functions are adjusted, such as, for ex‐
ample, the air conditioning power.
In the instrument cluster, the extension of the
range achieved as a result can be displayed.
Activate ECO PRO
Press the button until ECO PRO is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
Display in the instrument cluster
ECO PRO bonus range
An extension of range can be
achieved due to adjusted driving
style.
This can be displayed as bonus
range in the instrument cluster.
Configure ECO PRO
Via driver experience switch
1. "Settings"
2. "Driving mode"
3. "Configure ECO PRO"
4. Configure the program.
Driving hints
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