BMW XM Owner's Manual page 116

CONTROLS
Mode Behavior of hybrid system
"HYBRID" The vehicle is moved in hy-
brid mode, i.e., it is driven by
a combination of combustion
engine and electric motor.
"ELECTRIC" The vehicle is driven exclu-
sively by electric power.
"eCONTROL" The high-voltage battery
charge is maintained and
saved for a later time.
Additional information:
M Hybrid, refer to page 133.
While driving
Observe the descriptions on the following top-
ics in Chapter Functions while driving:
▷ General driving notes.
▷ Safety information.
▷ Functional requirements.
▷ Auto Start/Stop function, coasting.
▷ Energy recovery.
▷ Support from the electric motor.
▷ Depending on vehicle equipment and na-
tional-market version: Anticipatory Hybrid
Drive.
Additional information:
Functions while driving, refer to page 118.
Charging the vehicle
The high-voltage battery of the vehicle can be
charged via the charging socket at charging
stations or domestic socket outlets.
Regular and complete charging of the high-
voltage battery reduces the fuel consumption
by using electric energy.
Additional information:
Charge vehicle, refer to page 322.
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Climate control while parking and
charging
The hybrid system makes it possible to oper-
ate the automatic climate control prior to start
of the trip and with the combustion engine
switched off.
During vehicle charging or if the high-voltage
battery is sufficiently charged, the car's interior
can be can be cooled or heated in advance of
the trip.
The pre-conditioning can also be switched on
directly.
Additional information:
Stationary climate control, refer to page 287.
Energy-saving driving
To save energy while driving, read the follow-
ing descriptions.
Additional information:
▷ Saving fuel, refer to page 319.
Safety of the high-voltage system
Additional information:
Working on the vehicle, refer to page 16.
High-voltage battery, long
stationary periods
Observe the information on taking the vehicle
out of service and on longer idle periods.
Additional information:
Service life of the high-voltage battery, long
stationary periods, refer to page 333.
Start/Stop button
Principle
Pressing the Start/Stop button switches drive-
ready state on or off.