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2015 BMW TECHNOLOGY GUIDEBMW GroupUniversityProduct TrainingThe UltimateDriving Experience. BACKGROUNDBMW's 2015 vehicles are increasingly more technologically advanced, and there has been a proliferation of features andmodels that cater to a wider range of Customers.The BMW Technology Guide provides an overview of many BMW technology features and the corresponding Customerbenefits. The Guide has the following layout: Feature/Technology name, brief explanation of the function, a representativepicture, its availability on 2015 BMW models, the benefit to the driver and passengers, and finally the typical Customer need.It is the role of the Sales Consultant to assess the Customer’s needs and to conduct a focused walk-around using simpleexplanations of BMW technologies.Please use the most recent Product Guide and Product Ordering Information to check the availability of the systems describedin this Guide, standard or optional.TABLE OF CONTENTSBACKGROUND1PERFORMANCE AND EFFICIENCYBMW EfficientDynamicsBrake Energy RegenerationDouble VANOSValvetronicTurbochargerTwin TurbochargersTwin Scroll TurbochargerIntercoolerFully Electronic "drive-by-wire"Throttle SystemHigh Precision InjectionCatalytic ConverterVariable Vane Turbine TechnologyDiesel Common Rail InjectionDiesel Particle FilterSelective Catalytic Reduction with AdBlueElectronically Controlled Engine CoolingGear Shift IndicatorElectric Power SteeringBMW ActiveHybrid333334444DRIVING ENJOYMENTSix-speed manual transmissionDual Clutch Transmission (DCT)Steptronic888855566667777Dynamic Driving ControlxDriveDynamic Performance ControlSport SuspensionDynamic Damping Control (DDC)Dynamic Drive (Active Roll Stabilization)Adaptive DriveDynamic Adaptive SuspensionAdaptive Transmission Management(ATM)50:50 Weight DistributionSAFETY AND SECURITYAdaptive Brake LightsAdaptive HeadlightsHigh-Beam AssistantLED HeadlightsAutomatic HeadlightsCoded drive-away protectionRun-Flat Tires (RFT)Tire Pressure WarningCrash SensorCrumple ZonesSeatbelt Pretensioners andForce LimitersSafety Battery TerminalAdvanced Head Protection 1

Active Knee ProtectionActive Anti-whiplash Front HeadrestsDriving Assistant PlusLane Departure WarningActive Blind Spot DetectionFront Collision WarningActive ProtectionIntelligent Safety ButtonDynamic Stability Control (DSC)Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)Brake DryingBrake StandbyModulated ABS FunctionBrake Fade CompensationCornering Brake Control (CBC)Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)Hill Descent Control (HDC)Electronic Limited Slip Differential andAutomatic Differential Brake (ADB-X)M Dynamic ER’S ASSISTANCEActive Cruise Control with stop-and-goNight Vision with Pedestrian DetectionHead-up DisplayHill-start AssistantServotronicVariable Sport SteeringActive SteeringIntegral Active SteeringPark Distance Control (PDC)Parking AssistantSide View CamerasSurround View21212121212222222223232323COMFORT AND CONVENIENCEBMW Key fobAuto Start/StopElectromechanical Parking Brake (EPB)Sun Reflective TechnologyDriver ProfileFavorite buttons(Programmable memory keys)Active SeatsBMW ConnectedDrive242424242425Sources26252525

BMW GroupUniversityProduct TrainingThe UltimateDriving Experience. 2015 BMW TECHNOLOGY GUIDEPERFORMANCE AND EFFICIENCYDiverse and innovative leading-edge technologies working togetherwith the aim to deliver maximum driving pleasure while using less fueland releasing fewer emissions. Applications start from lighterconstruction materials, low-friction components and improvedaerodynamics to sophisticated energy management and fuelcombustion control.Available on: All models.Benefit.Extracting maximum driving pleasure from every drop of fuel.Customer need.Maximum fuel efficiency with no compromise in performance.Brake Energy Regeneration.Part of the braking energy that would otherwise be wasted is now usedefficiently, converted into electricity by the vehicle’s generator andstored in the battery. The generator doesn't require engine’s powerwhile driving unless it is strictly necessary.Available on: All models.Benefit.Fuel efficiency is increased without any sacrifice inperformance.Customer need.Driving enjoyment with enhanced fuel efficiency.Double VANOS.This system varies the camshaft timing to optimize power outputthroughout the rev range. Whatever the speed, the engine is tuned forthe best performance.Available on: All models except diesel enginesBenefit.Ensures smoother idling, more progressive response in stopand-go traffic and reduced fuel consumption.Customer need .Flexible engine with high performance in any situation.Valvetronic.This highly advanced technology replaces the conventional throttle withan electrical mechanism that controls the amount of lift of the individualintake valves on each cylinder.Available on: All models except diesel enginesBenefit.The engine is able to breathe freely, delivering betterperformance while using less fuel.Customer need.Adaptive engine, responsive, with enhanced fuel efficiency.3Performance and EfficiencyBMW EfficientDynamics.

Turbocharger.A turbocharger compresses the air that is channelled into the cylinders,increasing the amount of oxygen available for combustion. Withoutincreasing the engine’s displacement or maximum speed, output isincreased and emissions are lowered.Available on: All models except i3Benefit.Improves fuel economy and engine’s maximum power andtorque. It also helps to reduce the emissions.Customer need.An engine with high output, quick response and good fuelefficiency.Twin Turbochargers.A single turbo often has an unacceptable “turbo lag” – the lag after thedriver presses the accelerator pedal before the turbo responds. This is atits worst at low engine speeds.By using two small turbos – each serving three/four cylinders – BMWreduces the inertia that creates turbo lag.Available on: 550i, 650i, 750i/Li, 760Li, X5/X6 50i, M3/M4, M5/M6Benefit.Creates enthusiasm with responsive turbocharged enginesand sustained torque from very low to high engine speedranges.Customer need.Responsive engine with great fuel efficiency."I want a powerful, fast responding engine but I don't want tospend too much on gas."Twin Scroll Turbocharger.Exhaust gas flows from the cylinders are grouped in pairs up to theturbine. Inside the turbocharger, two separate channels help improve theenergy exchange between the exhaust gases and turbine.Available on: 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series except 550i, 6 Series except650i, 7 Series except 750i/Li, M5/M6, X1,X3,X4,X5/X6 35i, Z4Benefit.The fastest and most direct response characteristics of anyturbo engines worldwide.Customer need.High performance engine for passionate driving.Intercooler.Intake air that has been heated in the compressor is channelled tolower its temperature before it is introduced into the combustionchamber. Cold air contains a significantly higher proportion of oxygenthan warm air.Available on: All engines except i3Benefit.Increases engine output for a high-pressure turbochargedengine with lower fuel consumption and emissions.4Customer need.High performance engine for a more passionate drivingexperience.2015

Fully Electronic "drive-by-wire" Throttle System.The movement of the accelerator pedal is converted to a digital signalthat is sent to the Engine Management System. The position of thethrottle is then quickly and precisely adjusted by an electric motor.Benefit.Ensures precise control of engine output with smoother,steadier power delivery, plus lower emissions and improvedfuel efficiency.Customer need.Responsive engine with good fuel efficiency.High Precision Injection.High-pressure, electronically controlled injectors precisely spraygasoline directly into the combustion chamber. A cone-shaped cloudof fuel the size of a thumb nail, is directed onto the spark andcombusts.Available on: All gasoline engine modelsBenefit.A significant reduction in fuel consumption and greaterengine performance due to a more efficient combustionprocess.Customer need.Driving enjoyment with higher fuel efficiency.Catalytic Converter.Using the oxygen present in exhaust gases, gasoline engines use athree-way system to reduce the amount of nitrogen oxides (NOx),carbon monoxide (CO) and unburned hydrocarbons (HC).BMW diesel engines use a specific type to reduce the amount ofunburned hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide. Nitrogen oxides aretreated separately.Available on: All models.Benefit.Dynamic performance with cleaner running: cleans outexhaust gases and reduces emissions.BMW TECHNOLOGY GUIDECustomer need.Environmentally responsible driving enjoyment. Cleanerenvironment.5Performance and EfficiencyAvailable on: All models.

Variable Vane Turbine Technology (Diesels)Latest Diesel engines (4 cylinder and 6 cylinder) feature a single turbocharger withvariable vane turbine technology, which improves low-end torque, and facilitates precisecontrol of the boost pressure. The exhaust gas treatment system meets strict USemission standards by having a NOx catalyst storage and Selective Catalytic Reduction(SCR) system (H2S trap catalyst) that traps the majority of H2S and NOx emissions beforebeing released into the air.Available on: All diesel engine modelsBenefit.More efficient and more environmentally friendly with feweremissions.Customer need.A no-compromise engine with excellent performance, greatfuel economy and emits low emissionsDiesel common rail injection.This system uses one central high-pressure pump and electronicallycontrolled injectors that is extremely fast and precise. Very high pressurefuel-injection produces fine droplets in the combustion chamber, resultingin better combustion and low noise.Available on: All diesel engine modelsBenefit.Quieter, smoother, and more efficient BMW dieselperformance.Customer need.Quiet engine delivering excellent torque that ensures greatacceleration while keeping the fuel cost low.Diesel particle filter.Removes almost all diesel-specific, soot particulates from the exhaust.They are eliminated by burning within the filter.Available on: All diesel engine modelsBenefit.Dynamic performance and cleaner running. The driver canenjoy a highly fuel efficient vehicle, with low emissions.Customer need.Environmentally responsible driving enjoyment and high fuelefficiency.Selective catalytic reduction with AdBlue.To meet the strictest US emission standards, a special catalyticconverter reduces the important diesel emissions of nitrogen oxides(NOx). To ensure that the chemical reactions take place inside thiscatalytic converter, Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), an urea-based solution,is injected into the exhaust.Available on: All diesel engine modelsBenefit.The driver can enjoy a highly fuel efficient vehicle.6Customer need.Environmentally responsible driving enjoyment and high fuelefficiency.2015