Wha does this mean. Eco Pro

diesel733 · 09-02-2018, 03:20 PM

What does the MPH what the arrow mean in blue. When they son it greys out the eco pro blue color

P1 · 09-02-2018, 03:45 PM

Been wondering the same...

turboawd · 09-02-2018, 03:48 PM

Maybe telling you to slow down? Lol

Maverik259 · 09-02-2018, 03:55 PM

Yes it's telling you to slow down because you've exceeded ECO Pro efficient speeds. Also notice the blue arrow directly under "eco pro" it's also telling you your using too much power. Just try it out next time. Slow down and watch it go away.

firstbimmer · 09-02-2018, 06:47 PM

When you go above a certain speed in eco pro mode and take your foot off the gas, you'll notice that the revs don't drop for coasting as they would at a lower speed. In my 35i, the cutoff for the coasting rpms in eco pro is 80mph. I get that symbol when I'm above 80 and ecopro coasting feature is disabled.

M302_imola · 09-02-2018, 10:31 PM

I believe default mph for 35i eco mode is 75mph. That being said, speed limits on interstate 75 by me is 70mph so I've change the eco mode max mph to 78. I set cruise control early in the morns on my way into work and push the easy button.

diesel733 · 09-03-2018, 12:59 PM

Awesome. Thanks for all the input on this

firstbimmer · 09-03-2018, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M302_imola

I believe default mph for 35i eco mode is 75mph. That being said, speed limits on interstate 75 by me is 70mph so I've change the eco mode max mph to 78. I set cruise control early in the morns on my way into work and push the easy button.

I've played around with mine while driving and the cutoff on my speedometer is currently either 79 or 80. I bought the car used so maybe it was changed from 75 by previous owner? Is it possible to move it higher? I do a lot of highway miles and many of those are moving with the flow of traffic just over 80. I'd like to have the coasting feature of eco pro continue to activate thru 85mph if possible. I have a 2015 if that matters for how to go about changing the mph limit. Can it be changed in idrive? Thanks for any help in advance😀

MrTookies · 09-03-2018, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firstbimmer

Quote:

Originally Posted by M302_imola

I believe default mph for 35i eco mode is 75mph. That being said, speed limits on interstate 75 by me is 70mph so I've change the eco mode max mph to 78. I set cruise control early in the morns on my way into work and push the easy button.

I've played around with mine while driving and the cutoff on my speedometer is currently either 79 or 80. I bought the car used so maybe it was changed from 75 by previous owner? Is it possible to move it higher? I do a lot of highway miles and many of those are moving with the flow of traffic just over 80. I'd like to have the coasting feature of eco pro continue to activate thru 85mph if possible. I have a 2015 if that matters for how to go about changing the mph limit. Can it be changed in idrive? Thanks for any help in advance

I know you can adjust it in idrive under your eco pro mode settings though I think 80 is the highest it will let you go... At 80 You have a 50% eco potential... if I remember that correct.

firstbimmer · 09-03-2018, 06:06 PM

Thanks!

Too bad 80 is the top limit. It's nice to have the coasting feature when traffic is moving smoothly at speed, especially on the slight downhill sections. The coasting feature is really the only reason I use eco pro mode.

MrTookies · 09-03-2018, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firstbimmer

Thanks!

Too bad 80 is the top limit. It's nice to have the coasting feature when traffic is moving smoothly at speed, especially on the slight downhill sections. The coasting feature is really the only reason I use eco pro mode.

You should still be able to use the feature regardless of your speed as long as it's in ecopro mode, though it will not be as efficient and it will keep telling you to slow down... but who cares lol

firstbimmer · 09-03-2018, 09:59 PM

My coasting feature in eco pro wont engage once I hit 80. Not a big deal. Probably a safety feature. I shouldn't be at those speeds on the highway for long periods anyway.

diesel733 · 09-03-2018, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maverik259

Yes it's telling you to slow down because you've exceeded ECO Pro efficient speeds. Also notice the blue arrow directly under "eco pro" it's also telling you your using too much power. Just try it out next time. Slow down and watch it go away.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maverik259

Yes it's telling you to slow down because you've exceeded ECO Pro efficient speeds. Also notice the blue arrow directly under "eco pro" it's also telling you your using too much power. Just try it out next time. Slow down and watch it go away.

I turned off the speed limit warning on eco pro mode so now it doesn't show the warning.

alphaod · 09-04-2018, 12:37 AM

Never used Eco Pro. Only switched to by accident once when trying to turn off stability control.

Duke I · 09-04-2018, 07:33 AM

Eco Pro? Nein! I hit mine from time to time when I am putting my Yeti 32ozer in the cup holder.

M302_imola · 09-04-2018, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firstbimmer

Thanks!

Too bad 80 is the top limit. It's nice to have the coasting feature when traffic is moving smoothly at speed, especially on the slight downhill sections. The coasting feature is really the only reason I use eco pro mode.

Coasting feature? Is this just when the eco mode gauge shows "charging" as you're coasting?

tntp · 09-04-2018, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M302_imola

Coasting feature? Is this just when the eco mode gauge shows "charging" as you're coasting?

Actually, they are 2 separate things. When Coasting, the RPM drops to idle around 700rpm and no charge for battery, transmission decouples from the engine so the car moves forward just like it in Neutral. This maybe speed dependent option in EcoPro

The other one is charging when you not stepping on gas pedal or lightly press on the break.

I personally think the tangible benefit is negligible, but on the intangible side, you feel good hugging trees in EcoPro after burning a lot of oil in Sport mode!

M302_imola · 09-05-2018, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tntp

Actually, they are 2 separate things. When Coasting, the RPM drops to idle around 700rpm and no charge for battery, transmission decouples from the engine so the car moves forward just like it in Neutral. This maybe speed dependent option in EcoPro

The other one is charging when you not stepping on gas pedal or lightly press on the break.

I personally think the tangible benefit is negligible, but on the intangible side, you feel good hugging trees in EcoPro after burning a lot of oil in Sport mode!

lol, this actually explains a lot. My wife made a comment over the weekend "your tailgating the car in front of you". I was like "all I'm doing is coasting". No wonder I couldn't stay off his bumper.

tntp · 09-05-2018, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M302_imola

lol, this actually explains a lot. My wife made a comment over the weekend "your tailgating the car in front of you". I was like "all I'm doing is coasting". No wonder I couldn't stay off his bumper.

Actually, I have a "Smile for Camera" bumper sticker so the other driver would feel good having a nice picture just in case.... rear-ending me!!!

Falafel Combo · 09-05-2018, 12:16 PM

I googled it. "eco pro" in German translates to "no fun".

Makes sense.

diesel733 · 09-05-2018, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M302_imola

Quote:

Originally Posted by firstbimmer

Thanks!

Too bad 80 is the top limit. It's nice to have the coasting feature when traffic is moving smoothly at speed, especially on the slight downhill sections. The coasting feature is really the only reason I use eco pro mode.

Coasting feature? Is this just when the eco mode gauge shows "charging" as you're coasting?

Quote:

Originally Posted by M302_imola

Quote:

Originally Posted by firstbimmer

Thanks!

Too bad 80 is the top limit. It's nice to have the coasting feature when traffic is moving smoothly at speed, especially on the slight downhill sections. The coasting feature is really the only reason I use eco pro mode.

Coasting feature? Is this just when the eco mode gauge shows "charging" as you're coasting?

When it says charging, it's not coasting. It needs to say Coasting Freewheel

M302_imola · 09-06-2018, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diesel733

When it says charging, it's not coasting. It needs to say Coasting Freewheel

I don't think mine has every said "coasting"...hmmmm

09-02-2018, 03:20 PM	#1
diesel733 Master of one 431 Rep 486 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M3 ZCP IMOLA RED Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	Wha does this mean. Eco Pro What does the MPH what the arrow mean in blue. When they son it greys out the eco pro blue color Attached Images
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

09-02-2018, 03:45 PM	#2
P1 Lieutenant General 11587 Rep 11,145 Posts Drives: 2004 3/4 ton Duramax Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	Been wondering the same...
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-02-2018, 03:48 PM	#3
turboawd Banned 1642 Rep 2,995 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Join Date: May 2015 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Maybe telling you to slow down? Lol
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-02-2018, 03:55 PM	#4
Maverik259 Major General 4146 Rep 7,164 Posts Drives: F90 M5 / F15 50i Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2020 BMW M5 [10.00] 2014 X5 50i [0.00]	Yes it's telling you to slow down because you've exceeded ECO Pro efficient speeds. Also notice the blue arrow directly under "eco pro" it's also telling you your using too much power. Just try it out next time. Slow down and watch it go away. __________________ '07 Yamaha R1 (sold) '06 C55 AMG (sold) ‘?20 M5, MP Carbon Pro Spoiler, MP Carbon Diffuser, MP Black grille and gills, MP Carbon Mirrors, CF side sills, 789M w/ Ti studs, eventuri, Dinan X pipe '14 X5 50i (wife’s now)
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-02-2018, 06:47 PM	#5
firstbimmer First Lieutenant 134 Rep 305 Posts Drives: '13 e92 M3 & '15 f15 X5 35i x Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: bay area iTrader: (0)	When you go above a certain speed in eco pro mode and take your foot off the gas, you'll notice that the revs don't drop for coasting as they would at a lower speed. In my 35i, the cutoff for the coasting rpms in eco pro is 80mph. I get that symbol when I'm above 80 and ecopro coasting feature is disabled.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

		BMW X5 and X6 Forum (F15/F16) > BMW X5 (F15) and BMW X6 (F16) Forum > BMW X5 and X6 (F15/F16) Forum
Wha does this mean. Eco Pro

09-02-2018, 10:31 PM	#6
M302_imola Major 844 Rep 1,497 Posts Drives: '15 X5 35i Xdrive Mineral Whit Join Date: May 2018 Location: Tennessee iTrader: (1)	I believe default mph for 35i eco mode is 75mph. That being said, speed limits on interstate 75 by me is 70mph so I've change the eco mode max mph to 78. I set cruise control early in the morns on my way into work and push the easy button.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-03-2018, 12:59 PM	#7
diesel733 Master of one 431 Rep 486 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M3 ZCP IMOLA RED Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	Awesome. Thanks for all the input on this
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-03-2018, 06:06 PM	#10
firstbimmer First Lieutenant 134 Rep 305 Posts Drives: '13 e92 M3 & '15 f15 X5 35i x Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: bay area iTrader: (0)	Thanks! Too bad 80 is the top limit. It's nice to have the coasting feature when traffic is moving smoothly at speed, especially on the slight downhill sections. The coasting feature is really the only reason I use eco pro mode.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-03-2018, 09:59 PM	#12
firstbimmer First Lieutenant 134 Rep 305 Posts Drives: '13 e92 M3 & '15 f15 X5 35i x Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: bay area iTrader: (0)	My coasting feature in eco pro wont engage once I hit 80. Not a big deal. Probably a safety feature. I shouldn't be at those speeds on the highway for long periods anyway.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-04-2018, 12:37 AM	#14
alphaod Mmmmm… 1152 Rep 2,426 Posts Drives: F15 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New York iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW X5 xDrive50i [10.00]	Never used Eco Pro. Only switched to by accident once when trying to turn off stability control. __________________ 2015 BMW X5 xDrive50i BMW CCA 509766
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-04-2018, 07:33 AM	#15
Duke I Second Lieutenant 108 Rep 272 Posts Drives: X5 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Rockies iTrader: (0)	Eco Pro? Nein! I hit mine from time to time when I am putting my Yeti 32ozer in the cup holder. __________________ Duke 2018 X5 50i 2015 911 C2S 2017 X4 M40i (gone); 2010 X5 (last of the NAs); 2007 550i (still missed, except in the snow); 1991 525i manual (great 17-year run)
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-05-2018, 12:16 PM	#20
Falafel Combo Banned 3775 Rep 6,673 Posts Drives: X5 xDrive50i Join Date: May 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (3)	I googled it. "eco pro" in German translates to "no fun". Makes sense.
	Appreciate 1 TheUltimateDrivingManiac835.00 Quote