The BMW AG engine idle coasting function, hereinafter BMW engine idle coasting function, is approved as an innovative technology within the meaning of Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 443/2009 provided the following conditions are met:

1. (a)

   the innovative technology is fitted in BMW conventional powertrain M1 vehicles with automatic transmission equipped with the BMW engine idle coasting function automatically activated in the predominant driving mode; this is the driving mode that is always selected when the vehicle is switched on regardless of the operating mode selected when the vehicle was previously shut down; the BMW engine idle coasting function may not be deactivated in the predominant driving mode by the driver or by external interventions;

2. (b)

   the BMW engine idle coasting function is active at least down to 40km/h;

3. (c)

   for vehicles with the capacity to coast down to a speed lower than 40km/h, the BMW engine idle coasting function shall be de-activated at 40km/h for the purpose of the test set out in the Annex.

The manufacturer BMW AG may apply for certification of the CO₂ savings from the BMW engine idle coasting function by reference to this Decision.

The application for certification shall be accompanied by a verification report from an independent and certified body confirming the compliance of the fitted vehicle with the conditions set out in Article 1 and that the CO₂ savings threshold of 1gCO₂/km specified in Article 9 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 725/2011 is met.

The reduction in CO₂ emissions from the use of the BMW engine idle coasting function referred to in Article 1 shall be determined using the methodology set out in the Annex.

The eco-innovation code No 23 shall be entered into the type approval documentation where reference is made to this Decision in accordance with Article 11(1) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 725/2011.

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