01-16-2021, 05:55 PM | #1 |
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X3 F25 EfficientDynamics indicator
Does anyone know what the blue arrow going toward the battery icon mean on a 2017 X3 3.5i? When I am coasting either downhill or foot off of the gas pedal, the blue arrow lights up as if it were charging some sort of battery. This isn't a hybrid so the only battery that could be charging is the 12volt battery in the trunk. Anyone who can shed some light on this would be much appreciated.
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I can't explain the package naming marketing came up with, but I can tell you the brakes are not capable of generating any power, though pressing the brake pedal triggers the alternator to generate more power to charge the battery.
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From BMW: Note Fuel economy improvement of 3%.
Brake Energy Regeneration Make use of every watt: by charging the battery only when your BMW is braking, coasting or decelerating, Brake Energy Regeneration improves fuel efficiency by up to three percent and ensures that the full power of your engine is available for acceleration. Today's vehicles require much more electrical energy than older models, due to the much wider array of electric and electronic on-board comfort and safety systems. This energy is created by the generator (also known as the alternator) which converts the engine's power output into electricity. In conventional systems, the generator is permanently driven by a belt connected to the engine. BMW's Brake Energy Regeneration operates differently: the generator is activated only when you take your foot from the accelerator or apply the brake. The kinetic energy that would otherwise go to waste is now used efficiently, converted into electricity by the generator and stored in the battery. Producing electricity in this highly efficient way delivers an additional advantage: when you apply the accelerator, the generator is deactivated - so the full power of the engine can be directed to the drive wheels. Brake Energy Regeneration thus increases fuel efficiency while simultaneously enhancing driving dynamics. As a safety precaution, the Brake Energy Regeneration system monitors the level of battery charge and will, if necessary, continue to charge the battery even during acceleration to prevent a complete discharging of the battery. |
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so does it mean that the alternator doesn't charge the rest of the time when the blue arrow isn't lit, for example while I was in cruise control for over an hour?
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Correct, per the above explanation, it appears the "braking" is done by an increased load on the alternator and not some magical energy creating technology found in the brake pads. I'll have to monitor the battery voltage as I drive to see this in action.
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The alternator will keep the battery at the proper level of charge regardless of the blue arrow state. Think of a long highway trip where the blue bar rarely comes on, the alternator will keep the battery charged in those conditions.
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Lol, what. There is no car that uses the brakes to generate electricity. What are you talking about. Even an EV simply turns the motor into a generator when coasting or braking to charge the high voltage battery. The same is being done here with the alternator. |
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Ok??? I don’t get your response here. Is it to you like salt in a wound? Like torturing little animals? Hmm relax buddy. Just sharing as when you told me I wanted to know exactly what it did. Fact is they do have brake regeneration from BMW in the hybrids. No not brakes exactly but from motors generating power when braking. Just not on the f25, so sit back and relax a bit. Geesh, oh don’t hurt kittens or puppies btw.
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So I drove around with the voltage displayed. Regardless of acceleration, coasting or braking, the voltage stayed at 14.6V. The only time it changed was when i cam to a complete stop and it wen t down to 12.7V for one second and then came back up. If it were really charging during braking, I would have seen some voltage increase I would think.
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Efficient dynamics indicator suddenly missing
Hi All,
Sorry to reopen an old thread because I'd like to ask about the same indicator. I have a 2011 x35i F25 and it has the efficient dynamics indicator as in the picture in the original post by ClampThurst . Previously the indicator always on/displayed but since last week it has been disappear. I don't know what I did wrong. I helped my son to jump-start his car a couple weeks back. Is that the root cause? Is there any chance to make it reappear? Maybe some settings? Can't find any in the guide though. Thank you.
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Will check. Thank you!
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Found it!
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It's under Settings - Info Display - Additional Indicators. Thank you so much Master pungo
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