BMW 5 Series Owner's Manual page 250

Driving tips
If the acceleration is inefficient, the area be‐
tween the average fuel consumption and the
current fuel consumption is colored red.
In addition, the following information is dis‐
played, depending on the situation:
▷ Depending on the equipment: the total dis‐
tance driven while coasting, refer to
page 251.
▷ The total time that the engine has been
switched off, refer to page 99, during auto‐
matic engine stops.
▷ A gear shift indicator, refer to page 122,
recommending the use of a more fuel-effi‐
cient gear.
Indications on the Control Display
Displaying EfficientDynamics
information
The current efficiency of the ECO PRO func‐
tions can be displayed on the Control Display.
Using iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Technology in action"
3. "EfficientDynamics"
4. Select the symbol.
The following functions are displayed:
▷ Auto Start/Stop function.
▷ Energy recovery.
▷ Coasting.
Displaying fuel consumption history
The average fuel consumption, the route
coasted as well as the duration for which the
Auto Start/Stop function switched off the en‐
gine can be displayed on the Control Display.
Using iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Technology in action"
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3. "EfficientDynamics"
4. Select the symbol.
Vertical bars show consumption for the se‐
lected route.
Selecting route length
Using iDrive:
1. Press button.
2. Select desired route length or scaling.
Resetting fuel consumption history
Using iDrive:
1. Press button.
2. "Reset consumption history"
Coasting
Concept
The function helps to conserve fuel.
To do this, under certain conditions the engine
is automatically decoupled from the transmis‐
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 coast‐
ing.
As soon as you step on the brake or accelera‐
tor pedal, the engine is automatically coupled
again.
General information
Coasting is a component of the ECO PRO, re‐
fer to page 247, driving 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 often and supports the fuel-con‐
serving effect of coasting.