fuel consumption BMW 750I SEDAN 2014 User Guide

Avoid high engine speeds
As a rule: driving at low engine speeds lowers
fuel consumption and reduces wear.
If necessary, observe the gear shift indicator of
the vehicle, refer to page 97.
Use coasting
When approaching a red light, take your foot
off the accelerator and let the vehicle coast to
a halt.
For going downhill take your foot off the accel‐
erator and let the vehicle roll.
The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting.
Switch off the engine during longer stops
Switch off the engine during longer stops, e.g.,
at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in traffic
congestion.
Auto Start/Stop function The Auto Start/Stop function of your vehicle
automatically switches off the engine during a
stop.
If the engine is switched off and then restarted
rather than leaving the engine running con‐
stantly, fuel consumption and emissions are
reduced. Savings can begin within a few sec‐
onds of switching off the engine.
In addition, fuel consumption is also deter‐
mined by other factors, such as driving style,
road conditions, maintenance or environmental
factors.
Switch off any functions that
are not currently needed
Functions such as seat heating and the rear
window defroster require a lot of energy andreduce the range, especially in city and stop-
and-go traffic.
Reel off these functions if they are not needed. The ECO PRO driving program supports the
energy conserving use of comfort features.
These functions are automatically deactivated
partially or completely.
Have maintenance carriedout
Have vehicles maintained regularly to achieve
optimal vehicle efficiency and operating life.
The maintenance should be carried out by
your service center.
Also note the BMW Maintenance System, refer
to page 225.
ECO PRO
The concept ECO PRO supports a driving style that saves
on fuel consumption. For this purpose, the en‐
gine control and comfort features, e. g. the cli‐
mate control output, are adjusted.
Under certain conditions the engine is auto‐
matically decoupled from the transmission in
the D selector lever position. The vehicle con‐
tinues traveling with the engine idling to re‐
duce fuel consumption. Selector lever position
D remains engaged.
In addition, context-sensitive instructions are
displayed to assist with an optimized fuel con‐
sumption driving style.
The achieved extended range is displayed in
the instrument cluster as bonus range.
At a glance The system includes the following
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▷ECO PRO tips driving instruction, refer to
page 195▷ECO PRO climate control, refer to
page 194.▷ECO PRO coasting driving status, refer to
page 196.
Activate ECO PRO
Press button repeatedly until ECO
PRO is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Configuring ECO PRO
Via the Driving Dynamics Control
1.Activate ECO PRO.2."Configure ECO PRO"3.Configure the program.
Via the iDrive
1."Settings"2."ECO PRO mode"
Or
1."Settings"2."Driving mode"3."Configure ECO PRO"
Configure the program.
ECO PRO Tip
▷"Tip at:":
Adjust the ECO PRO speed.▷"ECO PRO speed warning":
The output is reduced once the set ECO
PRO speed is reached.
Coasting
Fuel-efficiency can be optimized by disengag‐
ing the engine and Coasting, refer to
page 196, with the engine idling.
This function is only available in ECO PRO
mode.
ECO PRO climate control
"ECO PRO climate control"
Climate control is set to be fuel-efficient.
By making a slight change to the set tempera‐
ture, or slowly adjusting the rate of heating or
cooling of the car's interior, fuel consumption
can be economized.
The mirror heating is made available when out‐
side temperatures are very cold.
ECO PRO potential Shows potential savings with the current set‐
tings in percentages.
Display in the instrument cluster
Display in the instrument display
When ECO PRO mode is activated, the display
switches to a special configuration.
Some of the displays may differ from the dis‐
play in the instrument cluster.
ECO PRO bonus range An adjusted driving style helps
you extend your driving range.
This may be displayed as the
bonus range in the instrument
cluster.
The bonus range is shown in the range display.
The bonus range is automatically reset every
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Driving styleDisplay in the instrument cluster with ex‐
panded scope.
A bar display in the instrument cluster indi‐
cates your current driving efficiency.
Mark in the area of arrow 1: display of the en‐
ergy recovered by coasting or when braking.
Mark in the area of arrow 2: display when ac‐
celerating.
Your driving style's efficiency is shown by the
bar's color:
▷Blue display: efficient driving style as long
as the mark moves within the blue range.▷Gray display: adjust driving style, e. g. by
backing off the accelerator pedal.
The display switches to blue as soon as all
conditions for fuel-efficiency-optimized driving
are met.
ECO PRO tip, driving tip The arrow indicates that the driving
style can be adjusted to be more fuel
efficient by backing off the accelerator
for instance.
Note The driving style display and ECO PRO tips in
the instrument cluster appear when the ECO
PRO display is activated.
Activating driving style and ECO PRO tips:
1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3."ECO PRO Info"
In the instrument display:
1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3."Driving mode view"
ECO PRO tip, symbols
An additional symbol and text instructions are
displayed.
SymbolMeasureFor efficient driving back off the ac‐
celerator or delay accelerating to al‐
low time to assess road conditions.Reduce speed to the selected ECO
PRO speed.Steptronic transmission: shift from
M/S to D.
Indications on the Control Display
EfficientDynamics Information on fuel consumption and technol‐
ogy can be displayed while driving.
1."Vehicle info"2."EfficientDynamics"
Displaying fuel consumption history
The average fuel consumption can be dis‐
played within an adjustable time frame.
Vertical bars show consumption for the se‐
lected time frame.
Trip interruptions are represented below the
bar on the time axis.
"Consumption history"
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Adjusting fuel consumption historytime frame
Select the symbol.
Resetting fuel consumption history
1.Open "Options".2."Reset consumption history"
Displaying EfficientDynamics info
The current efficiency can be displayed.
"EfficientDynamics info"
The following systems are displayed:
▷Automatic engine Start/Stop function.▷Energy recovery.▷Climate control output.▷Coasting.
Display ECO PRO tips and forward view
"ECO PRO Tips"
The driving instruction for decelerating in ad‐
vance and an additional symbol show the up‐
coming route section.
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
Coasting
The concept
The system 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.
Hints
Coasting is a component of the ECO PRO, re‐
fer to page 193, driving mode.
Coasting is automatically activated when ECO
PRO mode is called via the Driving Dynamics
Control.
The function is available in a certain speed
range.
A proactively driving style helps the driver to use the function as often as possible and sup‐
ports the fuel-conserving effect of coasting.
Safety mode
The function is not available under one of the
following conditions.▷DSC OFF or TRACTION activated.▷Driving in the dynamic limit range and on
steep uphill or downhill grades.▷Battery charge status temporarily too low
or vehicle electrical system drawing exces‐
sive current.▷Cruise control activated.
Functional requirements
In ECO PRO mode, this function is available in
a speed range from approximately 30 mph, ap‐
prox. 50 km/h to 100 mph, approx. 160 km/h, if
the following conditions are met:
▷Accelerator pedal and brake pedal are not
operated.▷The selector lever is in selector lever posi‐
tion D.▷Engine and transmission are at operating
temperature.
The driving status Coast can be influenced
with the shift paddles.
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Engine oilVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
General information
The engine oil consumption is dependent on
the driving style and driving conditions.
The engine oil consumption can increase in
case of, for example:▷Sporty driving.▷Break-in the engine.▷Idling of the engine.▷Usage of non-approved engine oil grades.
Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level
after refueling.
The vehicle is equipped with electronic oil
measurement.
The electronic oil measurement has two meas‐
uring principles:
▷Status display▷Detailed measurement
Electronic oil measurement
Status display
The concept
The engine oil level is monitored electronically
while driving and shown on the Control Dis‐
play.
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum
level, a check control message is displayed.
Requirements
A current measured value is available after ap‐
prox. 30 minutes of driving. During a shorter
trip, the status of the last, sufficiently long trip
is displayed.
With frequent short-distance trips, regularly
perform a detailed measurement.
Displaying the engine oil level
On the Control Display:1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Engine oil level"
Engine oil level display messages
Different messages appear on the display de‐
pending on the engine oil level. Pay attention
to these messages.
If the engine oil level is too low, within the next
125 miles/200 km Add engine oil, refer to
page 221.
Engine oil level too low
Add engine oil immediately; otherwise,
an insufficient amount of engine oil could re‐
sult in engine damage.◀
Take care not to add too much engine oil. Too much engine oil
Have the vehicle checked immediately;
otherwise, surplus engine oil can lead to en‐
gine damage.◀
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Cold starting, refer to Startingthe engine 74
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 80
Combination reel, refer to Wiper system 81
COMFORT+ program, Driving Dynamics Control 143
Comfort Access 43
COMFORT program, Driving Dynamics Control 143
Computer 99
Condensation on win‐ dows 166
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 188
Condition Based Service CBS 225
Configure driving mode 143
Confirmation signal 47
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Continued driving with a flat tire 114 , 117
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 101
Controller 18
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 136
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Coolant 223
Coolant level 223
Coolant temperature 95
Cooler 177
Cooling function 167
Cooling, maximum 167
Cooling system 223
Corrosion on brake discs 188
Cosmetic mirror 174
Cruise control 151
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 144 Cruise Control, refer to Active
Cruise Control 144
Cruising range 95
Cupholder 182
Curb weight 247
Current fuel consumption 96
D
Damage, tires 214
Damping control, dy‐ namic 139
Data, technical 246
Date 95
Daytime running lights 106
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 166
Dehumidifying, air 167
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Destination distance 100
Diesel exhaust fluid, at low temperatures 204
Diesel exhaust fluid, having refilled 204
Diesel exhaust fluid, on mini‐ mum 204
Diesel exhaust fluid, replen‐ ishing yourself 204
Diesel particulate filter 187
Digital clock 95
Dimensions 246
Dimmable exterior mirrors 66
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 67
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 80
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 87
Display in windshield 103
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 108
Displays 88
Displays, cleaning 242
Disposal, coolant 224
Disposal, vehicle battery 232 Distance control, refer to
PDC 153
Distance to destination 100
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 39
Door lock, refer to Remote control 34
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 40
Downhill control 138
Drive-off assistant 136
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 136
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 118
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 118
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 141
Driving instructions, break- in 186
Driving mode 141
Driving notes, general 186
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 136
Driving tips 186
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 136
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 137
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 139
Dynamic Drive 139
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 136
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 137
E ECO PRO 193
ECO PRO, bonus range 194
ECO PRO display 193
ECO PRO displays 89
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ECO PRO mode 193
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 195
EfficientDynamics 195
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 87
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 220
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 136
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 200
Emergency release, parking brake 79
Emergency Request 234
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 235
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 86
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 43
Energy Control 96
Energy recovery 96
Engine, automatic reel-off 75
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 75
Engine compartment 218
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 218
Engine coolant 223
Engine idling when driving, coasting 196
Engine oil 220
Engine oil, adding 221
Engine oil additives 222
Engine oil change 222
Engine oil filler neck 221
Engine oil temperature 94
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 222
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 222 Engine start during malfunc‐
tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 235
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 74
Engine stop 74
Engine temperature 94
Entering/exiting vehicle, as‐ sistance, steering wheel 68
Entering a car wash 239
Equipment, interior 172
Error displays, see Check Control 90
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 136
Exchanging wheels/tires 214
Exhaust system 186
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 66
Exterior mirrors 65
External start 235
External temperature dis‐ play 95
External temperature warn‐ ing 95
Eyes for securing cargo 190
F
Failure message, see Check Control 90
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 48
Fan, refer to Air flow 166
Filler neck for engine oil 221
Fine wood, care 241
First aid kit 235
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 238
Flat tire, changing wheels 231
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 113
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 115 Flat tire, warning
lamp 114, 116
Flooding 187
Floor carpet, care 242
Floor mats, care 242
Fold-out position, wiper 83
Foot brake 188
Front airbags 110
Front-end collision warning with braking function 122
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 119
Front fog lights 108
Front fog lights, bulb replace‐ ment 230
Front passenger seat, adjust‐ ing 56
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 112
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 112
Front seats 54
Front turn signals, refer to Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs 229
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 113
Fuel 202
Fuel consumption, current 96
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 100
Fuel filler flap 200
Fuel gauge 94
Fuel lid 200
Fuel quality 202
Fuel recommendation 202
Fuel, tank capacity 248
Fuse 233
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 172
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