ECO PRO Mode.
Driving in ECO PRO Mode takes all the factors that influence fuel consumption into consideration and allows efficient driving at the touch of a button. As soon as the ECO PRO Mode is activated it optimises the systems that affect the drivetrain as well as the heating and air conditioning functions, and enables them to work at maximum efficiency. The Control Display shows which BMW EfficientDynamics measures are currently reducing fuel consumption, e. g. Brake Energy Regeneration or the optimised air conditioning.
ECO PRO Mode also gives the driver concrete tips for more efficient driving; for example, by showing him the most economical gear to use in each driving situation. Vehicles with automatic transmissions can also glide at speeds ranging from 50 to 160 km/h in ECO PRO Mode: when the driver takes his foot off the accelerator and doesn't brake the engine is disconnected from the drive train and the vehicle uses its own kinetic energy to move forward - with minimum consumption.
The built-in Navigation system Professional includes the Route-ahead assistant and ECO PRO function. The Route-ahead assistant uses navigation data to evaluate when it would be appropriate to change speed and when gliding is advisable. The ECO PRO route can be selected as an alternative to the quickest or shortest one once the destination has been entered into the navigation system. This always relates to the most economical route within the shortest amount of time, based on the driving style, traffic situation and route profile. Experience even greater savings with Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function, which allows for more efficient acceleration from the initial speed when ECO PRO Mode is activated.
ECO PRO Mode calculates the total savings from all measures in kilometres and displays this bonus range on the on-board computer. The driver can then see the extra distance he was able to travel thanks to ECO PRO Mode. If he follows all the system's tips, he could save up to 20 %. An additional 5 % fuel consumption can be saved using the glide, Route-ahead assistant and ECO PRO Route functions (determined by an internal BMW consumption study).