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Seite 32 At a glance BMW eDRIVE An optional Range Extender can supply the Display drive system with power and thus increase the The eDRIVE displays, refer to page 75, pro‐ range of the vehicle. vide information about the current state of the drive and visualize the system's use in a dia‐ Functions gram. Electric driving: eDRIVE Maximize energy-saving driving and The vehicle is powered exclusively by the elec‐range tric motor. The accelerator pedal can be used Energy-saving driving is the basic prerequisite not just for acceleration, but also for decelera‐ for as large a range as possible. eDRIVE pro‐ tion. In this case, the electric motor works like vides various functions that assist with an en‐ a generator and charges the high voltage bat‐ ergy-saving driving style and in the process tery. With a sensible driving style, this function help to monitor the range and if needed to in‐ can be used for especially efficient energy re‐ crease it. The following instructions provide an covery and comfortable driving, using just the overview of the available functions and the per‐ accelerator pedal. sonal measures. Coasting Before driving An especially efficient operating point is so- eDRIVE allows using the air conditioner even called coasting. In this case, the vehicle is de‐ before driving off. The stationary climate con‐ celerated only by driving resistance and no en‐ trol, refer to page 133, provides more range ergy flows between high-voltage battery and than full air conditioning while driving. electric motor. In order to coast, depress the Parked car ventilation during the charging accelerator pedal far enough that the mark in process can provide maximum range when the instrument cluster, refer to page 75, is driving off. exactly in the center. Trip planning and special functions of Energy recovery: CHARGE the navigation system The high-voltage battery is charged while driv‐ Several special functions of the navigation sys‐ ing through energy recovery. tem support trip planning taking into account The electric motor acts as a generator and the electric range: converts the kinetic energy of the vehicle into ▷ Range assistant, refer to Integrated Own‐ electric current. er's Manual. Checks whether an entered Charging can take place in various situations navigation destination can be reached. If while the vehicle is in motion: the range is not sufficient, various recom‐ ▷ As soon as the gas pedal is only slightly mendations to help increase the range are depressed. displayed automatically, e.g. an alternative ECO PRO route is displayed. ▷ During vehicle braking. ▷ Intermodal routing oder intermodal infor‐ The mark in the instrument cluster is located mation, refer to Integrated Owner's within the CHARGE range. Manual, as route criterion support trip Sensible driving and early speed reduction are planning using public transportation. important to make full use of the energy recov‐ ery feature. 32 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 865 - II/15

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