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Direct fuel injection.

• Benefits
• Precise ignition.
• More power output with less consumption.
• Reduction in emission levels.

• Function
• High-precision direct fuel injection with central
  piezo injectors between the valves.
• Cone-shaped and particularly uniform distribution
  of the petrol mixture.

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Air duct 2
Air duct 1
TwinScroll Turbo.

Turbine

• Benefits
• Perfect response characteristics without delay.
• Consumption further reduced.

• Function
• Flows of exhaust from cylinders 13 and 46 are
  fed separately into the turbines.
• This means the impulse energy of the exhaust
  gases can be used with the highest possible
  efficiency.

3
Electro- mechanical steering.

• Function
• Energy is only required during the actual
  steering operation - in contrast to conventional
  hydraulic systems.
• No power consumption when the vehicle is being
  driven straight ahead or with constant steering
  wheel position.

• Benefits
• Reduction in fuel consumption.
• Easy and comfortable steering.
• BMW typical steering sensation is retained.

4
Automatic start/stop function.

• Benefits
• Reduction in consumption and CO2 emissions
  especially in city traffic.

• Function
• (for BMW 520d with manual
• transmission)
• Automatic engine shutdown- braking to a
  standstill.- Gearbox into neutral position.-
  Foot from the clutch.
• Automatic engine start on operating the clutch.

5
Regenerative braking.

• Function
• An intelligent energy management briefly switches
  the alternator on and off.
• Recharging of the battery takes place preferably
  in the coasting mode and on braking.
• On accelerating, the alternator is switched off.

• Benefits
• Full engine output when accelerating.
• Continuous load on the engine from alternator is
  reduced.
• Reduction in fuel consumption

6

Active air flap control.

• Function
• Electrically activated flaps in front of the
  radiator open and close the cooling air inlets.
• Flaps are only opened when cooling air is
  required.
• When closed, the drag coefficient is reduced.

• Benefits
• Lower fuel consumption resulting from better
  aerodynamics.
• Engine warms up more quickly and runs with more
  favourable consumption at an earlier stage.

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Double-wishbone front axle.

• Function
• Balanced cornering /steering and transition
  characteristics resulting from outstanding roll
  support on cornering.
• Gentle suspension of the axle resulting from
  shock absorbers that are virtually free of
  lateral forces.

• Benefits
• Outstanding directional stability and dynamics
  with high ride comfort - in particular when
  cornering.

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Integral rear axle.

• Function
• Fundamentally optimised lightweight construction
  rear axle.
• Absorption of drive power via wheel carrier,
  rear-axle member, swinging arm and three control
  arms.
• Suitability for rear wheel drift angle control
  (steerable) and other chassis control systems
  (ARS, air suspension).

• Benefits
• Enhanced driving dynamics and driving safety with
  simultaneously improved comfort.

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Integral Active Steering (optional equipment).
Function At low speeds, the rear wheels turn in
the opposite direction. Function At high speeds,
the rear wheels turn in the same direction.
Benefits Sense of having a shorter
wheelbase.Ideal for tight curves or
parking. Benefits Sense of having a longer
wheelbase. More driving stability when changing
lanes.
10
Dynamic Damper Control.

• Function
• Regulates the pressure of the individual shock
  absorbers depending on the driving conditions and
  situation.
• Range of adjustment with different damper
  characteristic curves via Driving Dynamics
  ControlComfort, Normal, Sport, Sport.

• Benefits
• Individually adjustable - for a driving style
  that is more sport-oriented or comfort-oriented.
• Clearly perceptible differences in damper
  hardness.

11
Adaptive Drive.

• Benefits
• More cornering dynamics possible vehicle can be
  moved more accurately and with more agility with
  less steering effort.
• More safety during fast lane changes and evasive
  manoeuvres.
• More comfort especially in the rear.

• Function
• Unique combination of
• Dynamic Damper ControlIndividually variable
  damper hardness.
• Active roll stabilisationMinimisation of rolling
  motion of the vehicle body during fast cornering.

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Driving Dynamics Control
Benefits Drivers can change and experience
driving dynamics or on-road comfort as they wish
/ need or according to different driving
situations.

• Function
• Step-by-step setting of
• Drive accelerator pedal, gearshift dynamics.
• Chassis and suspension shock absorbers power
  steering, active steering.
• Dynamic Stability Control DSC.
• in different modes Comfort, Normal,
• Sport, Sport.
• ("Comfort" mode only in combination with Dynamic
  Damper Control)

13
Integrated Owner's Handbook.

• Function
• Direct access in text and voice
• Quick Guide
• Picture search
• Index search
• Via context from the iDrive function using voice
  control
• In line with the situation described in Check
  Control messages.

Benefits Help for all vehicle functions in line
with situation direct access without long
searches.
14
Head-Up Display.

• Benefits
• More safety the driver does not have to take his
  eyes off the road to obtain important
  information.
• Driving without fatigue eyes do not have to
  adjust to different distances and lighting
  conditions.

• Function
• Display of the most important
• information in the windscreen
• Vehicle driving speed
• Navigation information
• Check Control messages
• Person recognition (Night Vision)
• Speed limit display
• Collision warning (ACC)

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Night Vision 2.

• Function
• Display of the night vision image (thermal image
  with infrared camera).
• Automatic person recognition for pedestrians and
  cyclists.
• Warning regarding endangered persons by means of
  symbols in the Central Information Display and
  Head-Up Display (optional equipment).

• Benefits
• Better view during darkness beyond the cone of
  light thrown by the headlights.
• Avoidance of dangerous situations as a result of
  warning at an early stage.

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Collision warningwith braking initiation
function.

• Function
• Collision warning only with ACC (optional
  equipment).
• Two warning levels
• Advance warning with red symbol.
• In the event of a critical situation, the red
  symbol flashes and a sound signal is issued.
• New braking initiation for a maximum of 1.2
  seconds.

• Benefits
• Avoidance of dangerous tailgating and accidents.
• Severity of the accident can be greatly reduced.

17
Lane departure warning.

• Function
• Warns the driver regarding unintentional
  departure from the driving lane.
• Only when indicator is not set.
• Warning steering wheel vibrates.

• Benefits
• Driver is not in danger of leaving the driving
  lane due to inattentiveness.
• Reduction in risk of accidents.

18
Lane change warning.

• Function
• Monitors driving lanes beside / behind the
  vehicle up to 60 m away.
• Warns the driver against possible collisions on
  changing lanes as of a speed of 30 km/h.
• Warnings- Symbol in the interior mirror
  flashes.- Steering wheel vibrates.

• Benefits
• Reduces the risk of accidents when changing
  lanes, in particular when there are vehicles in
  the "blind spot".

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Speed Limit Info.

• Benefits
• More safety resulting from full concentration on
  traffic as the risk of exceeding speed limits
  inadvertently is reduced.
• Avoidance of fines / licence endorsement or loss.

• Function
• Informs the driver continuously regarding speed
  limits (instrument panel / Head-Up Display -
  optional equipment).
• System also processes changing information /
  situations (traffic bridges / road works / wet
  conditions).

20
Rear view camera.

• Function
• Supports the driver when reversing, e.g. when
  parking, in tight exits or when hitching a
  trailer.
• With orientation lines and marked obstacles.

• Benefits
• More convenience and reduced danger of parking
  damage, as the view to the rear is considerably
  improved.

21
Sideview.

• Function
• Two cameras in the side wings.
• Additional field of vision when driving out of
  exits or side streets.

Benefits More overview and therefore more safety
at exits that have no clear view.
22
Surroundview.

• Benefits
• Optimal overview of the vehicle in all tight
  driving and manoeuvring situations for example in
  underground car parks, in car parks etc.
• Avoidance of damage.

• Function
• Two cameras in the exterior mirrors in addition
  to the rear view camera and sideview.
• System generates a view of the vehicle from above.

23
Park Assistant.

• Function
• System automatically identifies parking spaces
  per ultrasonic signal ( vehicle length at
  least 1.20 m) while driving past at up to 35
  km/h.
• Driver is responsible for accelerating and
  braking.
• System provides the driver with instructions
  regarding the sequence and automatically steers
  until the parking manoeuvre is concluded.

• Benefits
• Automatic detection of suitable parking spaces.
• Convenient parking without stress.

24
Information service.

• Benefits
• Fast, personal information directly to the
  vehicle while it is being driven.
• Convenient use in the vehicle.

• Function
• Requests for information around the clock (24
  hours / 7 days a week) regarding location or
  destination.
• Information can be sent directly to the vehicle
  (e.g. addresses for navigation system).
• Additional services hotel bookings, cinema
  programme, traffic information announcements, etc.

25
Extended emergency call.

• Benefits
• Fastest-possible help in an emergency.
• Can save lives.

• Function
• Manual or automatic emergency call in the event
  of accidents / emergencies.
• Analysis of severity of the accident from vehicle
  data.
• Immediate organisation of assistance or rescue
  services.

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Remote functions.

• Function
• After identification, vehicle can be unlocked or
  locked.
• Operation of horn / welcome light.
• Start-up of independent ventilation / independent
  heating.

• Benefits
• Help if driver has been locked out and the remote
  control is in the vehicle.
• Help in finding the vehicle in large car parks.

27
Google sector-specific search.

• Function
• Query of local information from Google Maps
  database directly in the vehicle.
• Autonomous recognition of the vehicle location.
• Display of the results in the vicinity with name,
  address, telephone number and distance.

• Benefits
• Rapid localisation of sector-specific addresses
  directly in the vehicle.
• Direct further use of search results in the
  navigation system or mobile phone.

28
Free internet.

• Function
• Unrestricted access to internet.
• Callup via iDrive / shown in the display.
• List of favourites for rapid access to favourite
  websites.
• Use of the internet up to 5 km/h - unlimited with
  Rear Seat Entertainment.

• Benefits
• Access to internet without additional devices.

29
BMW Routes.

• Function
• Exclusive selection of routes on
  www.bmw.com/routes
• Edited - with landscape / culinary highlights.
• Preview on PC.
• Compilation of own routes
• Transfer to vehicle (BMW Online / USB stick).

• Benefits
• Enjoyable driving on prepared routes.

30
TeleServices. Service data.

• Benefits
• Fast, specific help and short service times
  because the service tasks are already known in
  advance of the workshop visit and required
  original BMW parts have been ordered.

• Function
• Automatic transmission of relevant service data
  by means of automatic BMW TeleService Call to the
  supporting BMW Service Partner.
• BMW Service calls the customer to arrange an
  appointment and not vice versa.

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TeleServices. Breakdowns.

• Function
• Transmission of vehicle information to BMW
  Roadside Assistance.
• Immediate remote diagnosis and, if possible,
  direct fault elimination without workshop visit.
• BMW Service Mobile sent to breakdown location.

• Benefits
• Immediate help in the event of a breakdown.
• If possible, journey continues without any great
  time delay.

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Rear Seat Entertainment.

• Function
• Enables use of additional audio and video sources
  for rear-seat passengers.
• 2 screens (8.2 inches).
• Remote control unit.
• DVD player.
• All audio and video sources can be used from the
  rear.

• Benefits
• Greater comfort for rear-seat passengers, in
  particular on long journeys, where both
  entertainment and relaxation are desired.

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Rear Seat Entertainment - Professional.

• Function
• 2 screens (9 inches).
• 2 systems operated independently of one another
  on the left/right.
• Infotainment available.
• Navigation /BMW Online / telephone /television /
  free internet(market-dependent).

• Benefits
• Full infotainment and entertainment functions in
  the rear, same as in the driving area.