What does BC mean on BMW cars?
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On BMW vehicles, BC refers to switching between several pieces of information such as time, remaining fuel range, and mileage traveled. This button is used to confirm the selected display or set values. After selecting the desired setting item using the small lever to the right of the button, the "BC" key must be pressed to confirm the selection or enter the setting. Methods to reduce fuel consumption: 1. Correctly adjust tire inflation pressure: Proper tire pressure can reduce wheel rolling resistance and lower fuel consumption. Additionally, when tire pressure is slightly higher than the specified value (+0.2 bar), it can also save fuel. 2. Use in-car auxiliary electrical equipment moderately: The use of certain electrical equipment can significantly increase fuel consumption, such as the air conditioning system's cooling function. If the heating purpose has been achieved, the seat heater should be turned off promptly. When there is no fog or ice on the rear window, the window heater should be turned off in time. 3. Use gears correctly: Match the gear to the appropriate speed, avoiding high speed with low gear or low speed with high gear. Shift gears in advance, ensuring the gear corresponds to a suitable speed, and never drive at high speed with low gear or low speed with high gear.
That BC button on BMW cars, I've spent some time figuring it out. Its full name is Board Computer, also known as the trip computer, which mainly displays driving data such as average fuel consumption and remaining mileage. During city driving in traffic jams, I often use it to check real-time fuel consumption numbers, reminding myself not to stomp on the accelerator too hard to save some money on gas. On highways, it can also show estimated arrival times, making trip planning much easier. The setup is quite simple—there's a control stalk on the left side of the steering wheel, and pressing it a few times switches between different views. This feature has helped me estimate gas station distances during long trips, avoiding running out of fuel midway. BMW has made this system quite smart, integrating it well with iDrive for easy operation, and learning to use it can enhance the driving experience. However, sometimes the display shows too much information, requiring time to get used to hiding unimportant data.
