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 constantly, fuel consumption and emissions are reduced. Savings can begin within a few seconds of switching off the engine.
In addition, fuel consumption is also determined 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 and reduce 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 carried out
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.
BMW X3 Owners Manual > BMW Advanced Diesel: The concept
BMW Advanced Diesel reduces nitrogen oxides
in the diesel emissions by injecting diesel
exhaust fluid reducing agent into the exhaust
system. A chemical reaction takes place inside
the catalytic converter that minimizes nitrogen
oxides.
The vehicle has a tank that can be refilled.
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