BMW 7 Series: Saving fuel
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Vehicle features and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country-specific
and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily ava
Concept
ECO PRO supports a driving style that saves on
consumption. For this purpose, the engine control
and comfort features, for instance the climate
control output, are adjusted.
Steptronic transm
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 consumpt
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General
The chassis and suspension is subdivided into the main components that are
described in more detail in the
following:
Front axle
Rear axle
Damping/suspension
Brakes
Steering
Wheels/tires.
Front Axle
Design Layout
Fig. 2: Identifying F01/F02 Front Axle Components
COMPONENT REFERENCE
Active Roll Stabilization (ARS)
Control Unit
The VDM control unit is located in the passenger compartment near the
right-hand A-pillar. The VDM control
unit receives its power supply via Terminal 15N and is protected by a 5A fuse.
The VDM control unit is
activated exclusively by the Car Access Sys