BMW 5 Series: Coasting
Concept
Under certain conditions the engine is automatically decoupled from the transmission in the D selector lever position. The vehicle continues traveling with the engine idling to reduce consumption.
Selector lever position D remains engaged.
This driving condition is referred to as coasting.
As soon as you step on the brake or accelerator pedal, the engine is automatically coupled again.
General information
Coasting is a component of the ECO PRO driving mode.
Coasting is automatically activated when ECO PRO mode is called via the Driving Dynamics Control.
A proactive driving style helps the driver to use the function often and supports the efficient effect of coasting.
Functional requirements
The function is available in the speed range from approximately 16 mph/25 km/h to 100 mph/160 km/h when the following conditions are met:
- Accelerator pedal not depressed.
- Brake pedal not depressed or only slightly depressed.
- The selector lever is in selector lever position D.
- Engine and transmission are at operating temperature.
- Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function, ACC, not activated.
Operation via shift paddles
Concept
The coasting driving condition can be influenced with the shift paddles.
Activating/deactivating coasting via shift paddles
1. Shift to the highest gear by pulling the right shift paddle.
2. To activate coasting mode, actuate the right shift paddle again.
To deactivate, actuate the left shift paddle.
Display
Instrument cluster without enhanced features
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The mark in the consumption
display
below the tachometer is located
at the zero point and is
backlit in blue. The tachometer
approximately indicates idle
speed.
Display on the Control Display
The coasting mode is displayed in EfficientDynamics while driving.
The distance traveled in coasting mode is shown in the consumption history. The counter is reset with every refueling.
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Color code blue: coasting mode.
Display EfficientDynamics information
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "Technology in action".
3. "EfficientDynamics".
System limits
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 excessive current.
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Driving style analysis
Concept
The function helps develop an especially efficient
driving style and to conserve fuel.
For this purpose, the driving style is analyzed.
The assessment is done in various categories
and is di
Refueling
General information
Follow the fuel recommendation.
Safety information
NOTICE
With a driving range of less than
30 miles/50 km the engine may no longer have
sufficient fuel. Engine functions are not e
Fuel
Fuel recommendation
General information
Depending on the region, many gas stations sell
fuel that has been customized to winter or
summer conditions. Fuel that is available in winter,
for instance hel
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USB connection
General information
Mobile devices with a USB port are connected to
the USB interface.
Mobile phones.
The snap-in adapter features a separate USB
port that is automatically connected when a
compatible mobile phone is inserted.
Audio devices such as MP3 players.
USB storage devices.
Common fi
Power supply terminals
Control units in the vehicle must be supplied with power only when they are
needed. The following
terminals are used in the G30:
Terminal 15N
Terminal 30B
Terminal 30F
Terminal 30
Terminal 15N supplies control units which are needed only when driving and
which may be needed to
safely end a j
