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Climate control

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Function

Vehicle features and options

Fresh air.

This chapter describes model-specific equip-

ment, systems, and functions that are currently

available, or may become available in the fu-

ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.

Air flow.

Additional information:

Air distribution.

SYNC program.

Seat heating.

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

Climate control

Overview

Functions in the Climate menu

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Function

Buttons, automatic climate control

Turn the climate control sys-

tem on/off.

Automatic program.

Temperature.

Air conditioning.

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Function

Defrost function.

Maximum cooling.

Air recirculation mode.

Rear window defroster.

Automatic recirculated-air con-

trol.

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Buttons, rear automatic climate control

Turning the air conditioning system

on/off

The climate control system can be turned on or

off via iDrive.

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

2.

Tap the power button.

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Function

The entire climate control system is turned on

or off with the last settings applied.

Automatic program.

When the air conditioning system is turned

on, individual climate control functions can be

turned off.

Temperature.

Air distribution.

Switching off.

Settings

You can configure individual settings for cli-

mate control functions via iDrive, e.g.:

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Intensity of seat heating.

Pre-ventilation.

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

Calling up climate control functions

The Climate menu can be accessed via iDrive:

2. "Individual settings" or "General settings"

3. Select the desired setting.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu on

the menu bar.

Turning rear automatic climate

control on/off

Or:

1.

Apps menu

Functional requirements

2. "Vehicle"

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Automatic climate control is turned on.

3. "Climate control"

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Defrost function is deactivated.

Via iDrive

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

2. "Individual settings"

3. "Second row of seats"

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4. "Rear climate control"

the outside temperature, interior temperature,

sunlight, seat occupancy and the desired tem-

perature setting:

5. Select the desired setting.

The rear automatic climate control can be ac-

tivated with standard setting for temperature

and AUTO program:

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Air flow.

Air distribution.

Temperature.

Seat heating.

"Activate with default settings"

Switching on using the button

Press one of the following buttons:

The automatic program takes seat occupancy

into account, regulating the climate in an en-

ergy-efficient manner that is tailored to the oc-

cupants.

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Temperature.

Automatic program.

Air distribution, manual.

At the same time, a condensation sensor con-

trols the automatic program in order to prevent

window condensation to the extent possible.

Switching off using the button

Press the button.

Overview

Locking the rear automatic climate

control

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

2. "Individual settings"

1

Settings

3. "Second row of seats"

4. "Lock rear climate control"

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3

4

5

Air flow intensity

Climate control functions bar

Temperature

Automatic program

Seat heating

Steering wheel heating

Principle

The automatic program ensures a comforta-

ble climate, which can be modified with the

desired temperature and individual settings.

The automatic program cools, ventilates or

heats the vehicle interior automatically.

General information

Depending on the equipment, the automatic

program provides the best possible settings

for climate control functions depending on

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The individually selected settings of the cli-

mate control functions are stored and auto-

matically set up again such as after the vehicle

is started again.

Turning the automatic program

on/off

The AUTO program can be switched on or off

via iDrive.

Display

The indicator on the menu bar provides infor-

mation about the temperature difference be-

tween the configured desired temperature and

current interior temperature.

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

2.

Tap the AUTO program button.

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The red or blue bar next to the temperature

display indicates the progress of heating or

cooling.

Switching the rear climate control

automatic program on/off

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The desired interior temperature is reached

as soon as the bar is no longer displayed.

Using the button

Active climate control functions, e.g., seat

heating, are indicated by the icons on the

menu bar.

Press the button.

The LED of the button is illuminated

when the automatic program is turned

on.

Temperature

Setting the intensity

Principle

When the automatic program is activated,

the intensity of individual climate control func-

tions, e.g., seat heating, is adjusted individu-

ally.

The automatic climate control cools or heats

to the configured temperature and then keeps

the temperature constant.

General information

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

Do not rapidly switch between different tem-

perature settings. Otherwise, the automatic cli-

mate control will not have sufficient time to ad-

just the set temperature.

2. "Individual settings"

3. Select the desired setting, e.g.:

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"LOW"

"MEDIUM"

"HIGH"

Each level has a specific control range of the

intensity.

Based on the stored data models, the intensi-

ties are dynamically adjusted while driving. It is

not necessary to manually change the desired

intensity to lower or higher levels while driving.

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Adjusting the upper body temperature

Setting the temperature

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

2. "Individual settings"

3. "Temp. adjustment upper body"

4. Increase or decrease temperature.

Air flow

You can set the desired temperature for driver

and front passenger individually on the menu

bar.

General information

The air flow generated by the blower can be

adjusted as needed.

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Raise the temperature.

Lower temperature.

Adjusting the air flow

The air flow can be set via iDrive.

Setting the rear automatic climate

control temperature

Via iDrive

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

The air flow may be reduced to preserve the

vehicle battery.

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

2. "Individual settings"

3. "Second row of seats"

4. Set the desired temperature.

Air distribution settings

Principle

The air distribution can be adjusted as re-

quired in manual mode.

Using the button

Press the left or right button side to set

the desired temperature.

Adjusting the air distribution

The air distribution can be set via iDrive:

Upper body temperature

General information

The air temperature in the upper body area

can be adjusted.

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

This does not change the set interior tempera-

ture for the driver and front passenger.

2.

Tap the air distribution icon on the

climate control functions bar.

3. Select the desired setting:

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Aim the air flow downward, arrow 1.

Aim the air flow upward, arrow 2.

Switching the cooling function on/off

The air conditioning can be switched on or off

via iDrive:

Aim the air flow at the windshield , ar-

row 3.

The selected air distribution is displayed.

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

2.

Tap the air conditioning button.

In recirculated-air mode, air conditioning is au-

tomatically switched on to dry the air and avoid

window condensation.

Depending on the weather, the windshield and

the side windows may fog up briefly when

drive-ready state is switched on.

Adjusting the air distribution of the

rear climate control

When using the cooling mode, condensation

that will exit below the vehicle.

Press the button repeatedly. Select the

desired setting.

Maximum cooling

The selected air distribution is shown

on the rear climate control display.

Principle

Maximum cooling lets you cool the vehicle in-

terior quickly and effectively.

Air conditioning

The lowest temperature and the maximum air

flow are set automatically.

Principle

The function is automatically activated in the

rear when the SYNC program is turned on.

With the climate control function, the air inside

the vehicle is cooled and dehumidified, then

warmed again depending on the temperature

settings.

Functional requirement

The function is available at an outside temper-

ature above approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃ and with the

drive-ready state switched on.

Functional requirement

Standby or drive-ready state is switched on.

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button until the desired operating mode is

set.

Turning maximum cooling on/off

Maximum cooling can be turned on or off via

iDrive:

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Recirculating air.

Fresh air.

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

Automatic air recirculation.

2.

Tap the maximum cooling button.

In recirculated-air mode, air conditioning is au-

tomatically switched on to dry the air and avoid

window condensation.

Air flows out of the air vents to the upper body

area. Open the vents.

Depending on vehicle equipment, air recircula-

tion will turn off automatically based on ambi-

ent conditions in order to prevent window con-

densation.

Air recirculation mode

Principle

You may react to unpleasant odors or pollu-

tants in the immediate environment by tempo-

rarily suspending the supply of outside air. The

system then recirculates the interior air.

SYNC program

Principle

In automatic recirculated-air control mode, out-

side air is fed in or the interior air recirculated

depending on the outside air quality.

If SYNC program is activated, the settings on

the driver's side are transfered to the passeng-

er's side and to the rear.

When the air recirculation is turned off, outside

air is directed into the interior.

If the SYNC program is deactivated, the follow-

ing settings are made automatically in the au-

tomatic program depending on the seat occu-

pancy:

General information

If there is window condensation, turn off the air

recirculation.

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If the front passenger's seat is not occu-

pied, the settings on the driver's side are

applied.

The interior filter cleans the incoming fresh

air or the circulated interior air in recirculation

mode.

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If the seats in the rear are unoccupied, the

default settings are applied.

Turning air recirculation on/off

Air recirculation mode can be switched on or

off via iDrive:

General information

The following settings can be transferred:

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Temperature.

Air distribution.

Automatic program.

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

2. The current operating mode is displayed on

the climate control functions bar. Tap the

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Make sure that air is able to flow to the wind-

shield and front side windows.

Turning the SYNC program on/off

The SYNC program can be switched on or off

via iDrive:

Rear window defroster

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

Principle

With the rear window defroster, ice and con-

densation are quickly removed from the rear

window.

2.

Tap the SYNC program button.

If the settings on the front passenger side or in

the rear are changed, the program is automati-

cally switched off.

Functional requirement

Standby or drive-ready state is switched on.

Defrost function

Turning the rear window defroster

on/off

Principle

Press the rear window heating button

on the instrument panel.

With the defrost function, ice and condensation

are quickly removed from the windshield and

the front side windows.

The LED is illuminated with rear win-

dow defroster switched on.

The air flow and air temperature are automati-

cally optimized for the removal of ice and con-

densation.

The rear window defroster switches off auto-

matically after a certain period of time.

The air distribution is directed toward the

windshield and front side windows.

Seat heating

If there is window condensation, turn on the

automatic program to take advantage of the

condensation sensor.

Principle

The system heats the seats as necessary.

When the defrost function is turned on, the rear

automatic climate control is deactivated to pro-

vide maximum performance.

General information

If the trip is continued within approx. 15 mi-

nutes after an intermediate stop, the functions

are turned on automatically with the tempera-

ture that was last set.

Turning the defrost function on/off

Press the defrost button on the instru-

ment panel.

The LED of the button is illuminated

when the system is switched on.

Adjusting seat heating

Automatic program

When the defrost function is turned on, the rear

automatic climate control is deactivated to pro-

vide maximum performance.

When the automatic program is activated, the

intensity of seat heating can be adjusted: As

you drive, the heater output is automatically

adjusted according to your set intensity.

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Adjusting seat heating manually

The heater output level can be adjusted man-

ually:

Front ventilation

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Lever for changing the airflow direction, ar-

row 1.

1. Tap the icon for seat climate control on the

menu bar, arrow 1.

Thumbwheel for the variable adjustment of

the air flow on the vents, arrows 2.

2.

Press the seat heating button re-

peatedly until the desired level is selected,

arrow 2.

Ventilation in the rear

If a consumption-optimized drive mode is se-

lected, the heater output is reduced.

Ventilation

Principle

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Lever for changing the airflow direction, ar-

row 1.

The ventilation system offers individual ranges

of adjustment for direct or indirect ventilation

to optimize the air flows in the vehicle.

Thumbwheel for variable opening and clos-

ing of the air vents, arrow 2.

General information

Open the air vents and position them to ensure

effective climate control.

Setting the ventilation

Depending on the desired ventilation, align the

air flow directly or indirectly toward the pas-

sengers.

The air flow heats or cools noticeably, depend-

ing on the set desired temperature.

Air quality

General information

The air quality in the interior is improved by the

following components:

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Emission tested passenger compartment.

Interior filter.

Functional requirements

▷

The vehicle is in idle state or standby state.

Air conditioning system to control the

temperature, air flow and recirculated-air

mode.

▷

The vehicle battery is sufficiently charged.

If pre-ventilation is switched on, the vehicle

battery will be discharged. Thus, limit the

maximum activation time to save the vehi-

cle battery. The system will be available

again after the engine is started or after a

short trip.

▷

Pre-ventilation.

Interior filter

The interior filter cleans the incoming fresh

air or the circulated interior air in recirculation

mode.

▷

Time and date are set correctly.

The ventilation air vents are open.

Depending on the equipment:

Switching pre-ventilation on/off

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Dust and pollen is filtered out from the in-

flowing air.

▷

Nano-particle emissions are reduced.

Gaseous pollutants are filtered.

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

Microbial particles, viruses and allergens

are filtered.

2. "General settings"

3. "Pre-ventilation"

The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends

having the interior filter changed during vehicle

maintenance.

4. Select the desired setting.

Departure time

General information

Different departure times can be set to ensure

a comfortable interior temperature in the vehi-

cle at the time of departure.

Pre-ventilation

Principle

The car's interior can be cooled or heated

before driving off with the pre-ventilation. De-

pending on set temperature and ambient tem-

perature, the car's interior is ventilated or pos-

sibly heated using the residual engine heat.

▷

One-time departure time: the time can be

set.

The system is switched on once.

▷

Departure time with weekday: time and day

of the week can be set.

General information

The system can be switched on and off directly

or via a preset departure time.

On the desired weekdays, the system will

be switched on before the set departure

time.

The departure time is preselected in two steps:

The activation time is determined based on

the outside temperature. The system promptly

switches on before the selected departure

time.

▷

Set departure times.

Activate departure times.

A minimum of 10 minutes should pass be-

tween setting and activating the departure

The system switches off automatically after a

certain period of time. The system continues to

run for some time after being switched off.

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time and the planned departure time to allow a

sufficient period of time for the climate control.

Pre-conditioning through

Remote Engine Start

Setting the departure time

Principle

Pre-conditioning cools or heats the car's inte-

rior prior to start of the trip to a comfortable

temperature. The system automatically cools,

vents, and heats depending on the interior, ex-

ternal, and set temperature. Snow and ice may

be removed more easily.

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

2. "General settings"

3. "Pre-ventilation"

4. "Departure plan"

5. Select the desired departure time.

6. Set the desired departure time.

7. Select day of the week, if needed.

The system starts the engine automatically

and allows it to run for a limited period of time.

Safety information

Activating the departure time

DANGER

If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventilation

is insufficient, harmful exhaust gases can pol-

lute the area in and around the vehicle or

penetrate the vehicle. The exhaust gases

contain pollutants which are colorless and

odorless. In enclosed areas or areas with in-

sufficient ventilation, exhaust gases can also

accumulate outside of the vehicle. There is a

danger to life. Keep the exhaust pipe free and

ensure sufficient ventilation. Do not switch on

stationary climate control in enclosed areas

or areas with insufficient ventilation, e.g. in

enclosed garages.

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

2. "General settings"

3. "Pre-ventilation"

4. "Departure plan"

5. Activate the desired departure time.

Display

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Description

Icon on the instrument

panel.

Icon illuminates: a depar-

ture time is activated.

Warning

Icon flashes: pre-ventila-

tion is switched on.

When stationary climate control is in opera-

tion, high temperatures can occur underneath

the body, for instance caused by the exhaust

system. If combustible materials such as

leaves or grass come in contact with hot

parts of the exhaust system, these materi-

als can ignite. There is a risk of fire. Make

sure that no combustible materials can come

in contact with hot vehicle parts during sta-

tionary climate control operation, e.g. leaves,

Activating with My BMW App

Depending on vehicle equipment, the My BMW

App with remote functionality can be used to

turn on pre-cooling at a preset departure time

or immediately.

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grass, gas, gasoline, oil or other combustible

objects.

Switching on via iDrive

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

Functional requirements

2. "General settings"

3. "Pre-conditioning"

4. "Start now"

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The vehicle is in idle state or standby state.

Battery is sufficiently charged.

The fuel tank capacity is sufficient.

Hood is closed.

Switching on/off via vehicle key

The system can be switched on and off using

the vehicle key.

Make sure that the vehicle's date and time

are set correctly.

▷

Air vents are opened.

Press the button on the vehicle key

three times within 1 second.

Enabling the automatic engine start

function

The automatic engine start must be enabled

before using the system. Otherwise, the en-

gine cannot switch on automatically to clima-

tize the car's interior.

After operating the vehicle key, it will

take approximately 3 seconds until the engine

is switched on.

To switch off the system, press the button

again three times.

Switching off with the Start/Stop

button

The system can be switched off directly by

pressing the Start/Stop button without de-

pressing the brake pedal.

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

2. "General settings"

3. "Pre-conditioning"

4. "Remote Engine Start"

5. "Start engine for climate cont."

6. Confirm the disclaimer.

Climate control for departure time

General information

Scheduled departure times can be set up in

the system to ensure a comfortable interior

temperature in the vehicle at the time of depar-

ture.

Turning on/turning off the pre-

conditioning

General information

The system switches off automatically after

max. 15 minutes for safety reasons.

▷

One-time departure time: the time of the

scheduled departure can be set.

The system is switched on once.

The system can be switched on a maximum of

two times in a row.

▷

Departure time with weekday: time and day

of the week of the scheduled departure can

be set.

The system will be available again as soon

as the drive-ready state is activated and deac-

tivated again.

The departure time is preselected in two steps:

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▷

Set departure times.

Display

Activate departure times.

In the instrument cluster:

The system is activated automatically a few

minutes before the set departure time. The

system remains switched on for a short time

after the set departure time.

The engine runs for the purpose

of operating the pre-condition-

ing. The vehicle is not ready to

drive.

For safety reasons, the air conditioning can

only be activated once for the departure time.

Icon

Description

The system will be available again as soon

as the drive-ready state is activated and deac-

tivated again.

Icon on the instrument

panel.

Icon illuminates: a depar-

ture time is activated.

Observe the information about the intended

use of the vehicle.

Icon flashes: pre-condition-

ing is switched on.

Additional information:

For Your Own Safety, refer to page 8.

Confirmation signals from the

vehicle

Setting the departure time

The activation of the system is confirmed by

flashing twice.

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

The parking lights are switched on as long as

the system is switched on.

2. "General settings"

3. "Pre-conditioning"

4. "Departure plan"

5. Set the departure time.

6. Select day of the week, if needed.

Activating the departure time

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

2. "General settings"

3. "Pre-conditioning"

4. "Departure plan"

5. Activate the desired departure time.

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