Saving Fuel - BMW XM Owner's Manual

Saving fuel

Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes model-specific equip-
ment, systems, and functions that are currently
available, or may become available in the fu-
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
Additional information:
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
Reducing fuel consumption
Principle
The vehicle contains advanced technologies
for the reduction of consumption and emission
values.
There are some actions you can take to
change your fuel consumption and environ-
mental impact:
▷ Set M Engine Dynamics Control to
"COMFORT" program.
▷ Set the Drivelogic program to D1.
▷ Remove unnecessary cargo from the vehi-
cle.
▷ Remove add-on parts, e.g., a rear carrier,
after use.
▷ Close the windows while driving.
▷ Check the tire pressure regularly and in-
crease it as necessary.
▷ Switch off the engine if the vehicle is to re-
main stationary for a longer period.
▷ Practice anticipatory driving and let the ve-
hicle coast more often.
▷ Deactivate functions that are not required,
e.g., rear window heating.
▷ Have the vehicle serviced regularly.
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Saving fuel
Using the hybrid system
efficiently
Principle
The vehicle's hybrid system runs automati-
cally. Through anticipatory driving, the hybrid
properties are efficiently used, i.e., fuel con-
sumption and energy recovery are optimized.
Optimizing energy recovery
Types of energy recovery
Energy recovery is used to charge the high-
voltage battery. Energy recovery is important
for the supply of electrical components and
thus a prerequisite for fuel economy.
Energy recovery appears in three stages dur-
ing coasting and braking:
▷ Low energy recovery: while coasting to a
halt without stepping on the brake.
▷ Average energy recovery: while decelerat-
ing slightly by gently pressing the brake
pedal.
▷ Maximum energy recovery: When pressing
the brake pedal with somewhat more force.
Optimum energy recovery
Anticipatory driving and decelerating helps
with optimizing energy recovery.
As soon as the display shows the maximum
energy recovery, only depress the brake pedal
harder if required by the situation.
Exemplary driving situations for fuel
economy
In many driving situations, the hybrid system
allows for a particularly efficient energy man-
agement.
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