BMW 7 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.

Additional information: Vehicle battery

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 approx. 16 mph/25 km/h to 100 mph/160 km/h.

The function is active if the following conditions are met:

• The accelerator pedal is not depressed or the accelerator pedal is released.
• 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

Display in the instrument cluster

The coasting distance traveled
is indicated in coasting mode.

Indications on the Control Display

The coasting mode is displayed under energy flow while driving.

The distance traveled in coasting mode is displayed in the trip data.

Color code blue: coasting mode.

Displaying energy flow information

Via iDrive:

1. "CAR"
2.  "Driving information"
3.  "Energy flow"

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.

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 displayed on the Control Display.

This display will help you adjust your driving style and save some fuel.

General information

The current trip is assessed.

To assist with an efficient driving style, ECO PRO tips are displayed during driving.

The range of the vehicle can be extended by adjusting your driving style.

This gain in range is displayed as a bonus range in the instrument cluster and on the Control Display.

Functional requirement

The function is available in ECO PRO driving mode.

Calling up the Driving style analysis

Via iDrive:

1. "CAR"
2.  "Driving information"
3. "Driving style analysis"

Display on the Control Display

The display of the Driving style analysis shows the efficiency of the Driving style.

The more efficient the driving style, the more bars are displayed in color and the faster the bonus range increases.

In contrast, a reduced number of bars will be displayed with an inefficient driving style.

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