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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.

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

Climate control

SYNC program.

Overview

Seat heating.

Functions in the Climate menu

Active seat ventilation.

Steering wheel heating.

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Function

Turn the climate control sys-

tem on/off.

Automatic program.

Temperature.

Buttons, automatic climate control

Air conditioning.

Maximum cooling.

Air recirculation mode.

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Function

Defrost function.

Automatic recirculated-air con-

trol.

Rear window defroster.

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When the air conditioning system is turned

on, individual climate control functions can be

turned off.

Rear automatic climate control

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Function

Automatic program.

Settings

You can configure individual settings for cli-

mate control functions via iDrive, e.g.:

Temperature.

Air flow.

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Intensity of seat heating.

Pre-ventilation.

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

Air distribution.

Seat heating.

2. "Individual settings" or "General settings"

3. Select the desired setting.

Turning rear automatic climate

control on/off

Calling up climate control functions

The Climate menu can be accessed via iDrive:

Functional requirements

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Automatic climate control is turned on.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu on

the menu bar.

▷

Defrost function is deactivated.

Via iDrive

Or:

1.

Apps menu

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Climate control"

2. "Individual settings"

3. "Second row of seats"

4. "Rear climate control"

5. Select the desired setting.

Turning the air conditioning system

on/off

The climate control system can be turned on or

off via iDrive.

The rear climate control can be activated with

the default settings for temperature and the

AUTO program:

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

"Activate with default settings"

2.

Tap the power button.

The entire climate control system is turned on

or off with the last settings applied.

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Locking the rear automatic climate

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Overview

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

2. "Individual settings"

3. "Second row of seats"

4. "Lock rear climate control"

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Settings

Automatic program

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Air flow intensity

Climate control functions bar

Temperature

Principle

The automatic program ensures a comforta-

ble climate, which can be modified with the

desired temperature and individual settings.

Seat heating

Steering wheel heating

Active seat ventilation

The automatic program cools, ventilates or

heats the vehicle interior automatically.

Turning the automatic program

on/off

The AUTO program can be switched on or off

via iDrive.

General information

Depending on the equipment, the automatic

program provides the best possible settings

for climate control functions depending on

the outside temperature, interior temperature,

sunlight, seat occupancy and the desired tem-

perature setting:

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

▷

Air flow.

Air distribution.

Temperature.

2.

Tap the AUTO program button.

Seat heating.

Switching the rear climate control

automatic program on/off

Active seat ventilation.

Steering wheel heating.

Via iDrive

The automatic program takes seat occupancy

into account, regulating the climate in an en-

ergy-efficient manner that is tailored to the oc-

cupants.

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

At the same time, a condensation sensor con-

trols the automatic program in order to prevent

window condensation to the extent possible.

2. "Individual settings"

3. "Second row of seats"

4. "Automatic climate"

5. Select the desired setting.

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Via rear climate control display

Temperature

Tap the button.

Principle

The automatic climate control cools or heats

to the configured temperature and then keeps

the temperature constant.

Setting the intensity

When the automatic program is activated,

the intensity of individual climate control func-

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

ally.

General information

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.

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

Setting the temperature

2. "Individual settings"

3. Select the desired setting.

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.

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.

You can set the desired temperature for driver

and front passenger individually on the menu

bar.

▷

Raise the temperature.

Lower the temperature.

Display

The indicator on the menu bar provides infor-

mation about the temperature difference be-

tween the configured desired temperature and

current interior temperature.

Setting the rear automatic climate

control temperature

▷

The red or blue bar next to the temperature

display indicates the progress of heating or

cooling.

Via iDrive

▷

The desired interior temperature is reached

as soon as the bar is no longer displayed.

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

Active climate control functions, e.g., seat

heating, are indicated by the icons on the

menu bar.

2. "Individual settings"

3. "Second row of seats"

4. Set the desired temperature.

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Via rear climate control display

The temperature can be set individually for the

driver's side and front passenger side.

Adjusting the air flow

The air flow can be set via iDrive.

Set the desired temperature:

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

▷

Raise the temperature.

Lower the temperature.

2.

Select the desired setting.

Footwell temperature

Automatic program:

General information

The air temperature in the footwell can be ad-

justed.

▷

Tap the large air flow icon to increase the

air flow.

▷

Tap the small air flow icon to reduce the air

flow.

This does not change the set interior tempera-

ture for the driver and front passenger.

Manual mode:

▷

Tap up arrow: Increase air flow.

Tap down arrow: Reduce air flow.

Adjusting the footwell temperature

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

Adjusting the air volume of the rear

climate control

2. "Individual settings"

Tap the icon on the rear climate control

display to set the desired intensity.

3. "Driver" or "Front passenger"

4. "Temperature adjustment for footwell"

5. Increase or decrease temperature.

Air distribution settings

Air flow

Principle

In manual mode, the air distribution can be

adjusted as needed.

Principle

The air flow generated by the blower can be

adjusted as needed.

Adjusting the air distribution

The air distribution can be set via iDrive:

The air flow may be reduced to preserve the

vehicle battery.

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

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 into the footwell, ar-

row 1.

Switching the cooling function on/off

The air conditioning can be switched on or off

via iDrive:

Aim the air flow toward the upper body

area, arrow 2.

Aim the air flow at the windshield , ar-

row 3.

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

The selected air distribution is displayed.

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.

When using the cooling mode, condensation

that will exit below the vehicle.

Adjusting the air distribution of the

rear climate control

Maximum cooling

Tap the icon on the rear climate control

display to set the desired air distribu-

tion.

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 following functional requirements must be

met for maximum cooling:

Functional requirement

Standby or drive-ready state is turned on.

▷

The outside temperature is higher than ap-

prox. 32℉ / 0℃.

▷

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:

▷

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.

Depending on vehicle equipment, the air recir-

culation turns off automatically after some time

based on the ambient conditions in order to

prevent condensation.

Air flows out of the air vents to the upper body

area. Open the vents.

Air recirculation mode

SYNC program

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.

Principle

If the SYNC program is activated, the settings

for the driver's side are transferred to the pas-

senger's side and to the rear.

In automatic recirculated-air control mode, out-

side air is fed in or the interior air recirculated

depending on the outside air quality.

For improved comfort, when the SYNC pro-

gram is deactivated, the following settings are

adjusted automatically in the automatic pro-

gram depending on seat occupancy:

When the air recirculation is turned off, outside

air is directed into the interior.

▷

If the front passenger seat is unoccupied,

the settings for the driver's side are applied

to the front passenger side.

General information

If there is window condensation, turn off the air

recirculation.

▷

If the seats in the rear are unoccupied, the

default settings for the rear are applied.

The interior filter cleans the incoming fresh

air or the circulated interior air in recirculation

mode.

When the seat is occupied again, the most re-

cent settings are reapplied.

General information

The following settings can be applied:

Turning air recirculation on/off

Air recirculation mode can be switched on or

off via iDrive:

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Temperature.

Air flow.

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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Turning the SYNC program on/off

The SYNC program can be switched on or off

via iDrive:

Rear window defroster

Principle

With the rear window defroster, ice and con-

densation are quickly removed from the rear

window.

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

Functional requirement

Standby or drive-ready state is turned on.

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.

Turning the rear window defroster

on/off

Press the rear window heating button

on the instrument panel.

Defrost function

The LED in the button illuminates

when the rear window heating is turned on.

Principle

With the defrost function, ice and condensation

are quickly removed from the windshield and

the front side windows.

The rear window defroster switches off auto-

matically after a certain period of time.

The air flow and air temperature are automati-

cally optimized for the removal of ice and con-

densation.

Seat heating

The air distribution is directed toward the

windshield and front side windows.

Principle

The system heats the seats as necessary.

If there is window condensation, turn on the

automatic program to take advantage of the

condensation sensor.

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.

When the defrost function is turned on, the rear

automatic climate control is deactivated to pro-

vide maximum performance.

Turning the defrost function on/off

Adjusting seat heating

Press the defrost button on the instru-

ment panel.

Automatic program

The LED of the button is illuminated

when the system is switched on.

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.

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

shield and front side windows.

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Adjusting seat heating manually

The heater output level can be adjusted man-

ually:

Adjusting the active seat ventilation

manually

The ventilation level can be adjusted manually:

1. Tap the icon for seat climate control on the

menu bar, arrow 1.

1. Tap the seat climate control icon on the

menu bar, arrow 1.

2.

Press the seat heating button re-

peatedly until the desired level is selected,

arrow 2.

2.

Press the seat ventilation button re-

peatedly until the desired level is selected,

arrow 2.

If a consumption-optimized drive mode is se-

lected, the heater output is reduced.

Steering wheel heating

Turning the rear automatic climate

control seat heating on/off

Principle

The system heats the steering wheel as nec-

essary.

Tap the icon on the rear climate control

display to set the desired heating out-

put level.

Adjusting steering wheel heating

Automatic program

Active seat ventilation

When the automatic program is activated, the

intensity of steering wheel heating can be ad-

justed. As you drive, the heater output is auto-

matically adjusted according to your set inten-

sity.

Principle

The system cools the seat and backrest as

necessary, ensuring a pleasant seat tempera-

ture.

Adjusting steering wheel heating

manually

Adjusting active seat ventilation

The heater output level can be adjusted man-

ually:

Automatic program

When the AUTO program is on, the intensity

of seat ventilation can be adjusted. As you

drive, the ventilation is automatically adjusted

according to the set intensity.

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Front ventilation

1. Tap the seat climate control icon on the

menu bar, arrow 1.

▷

Change the air flow direction, arrows 1.

Adjustment of the air volume at the vent,

arrows 2.

2.

Press the steering wheel heating

button repeatedly 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

The ventilation system offers individual adjust-

ment ranges for direct/indirect ventilation in or-

der to optimize the flow of air within the vehi-

cle.

▷

Change the air flow direction, arrows 1.

Knurled wheel for variable opening and

closing of the air vents, arrows 2.

General information

Open the air vents and position them to ensure

effective air conditioning.

The air flow heats or cools noticeably, depend-

ing on the set desired temperature.

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Gaseous pollutants are filtered.

Ventilation in the rear, on the side

Microbial particles, viruses and allergens

are filtered.

The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends

having the interior filter changed during vehicle

maintenance.

Pre-ventilation

Principle

▷

Lever for changing the airflow direction, ar-

row 1.

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.

Knurled wheel for variable opening and

closing of the air vents, arrow 2.

Setting the ventilation

Depending on the desired ventilation, align the

air flow directly or indirectly toward the pas-

sengers.

General information

The system can be switched on and off directly

or via a preset departure time.

The activation time is determined based on

the outside temperature. The system promptly

switches on before the selected departure

time.

Air quality

General information

The air quality in the interior is improved by the

following components:

The system switches off automatically after a

certain period of time. The system continues to

run for some time after being switched off.

▷

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:

▷

Dust and pollen is filtered out from the in-

flowing air.

▷

Nano-particle emissions are reduced.

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Activating the departure time

Switching pre-ventilation on/off

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

2. "General settings"

3. "Pre-ventilation"

4. "Departure plan"

4. Select the desired setting.

5. Activate the desired departure time.

Departure time

Display on the instrument cluster

General information

Different departure times can be set to ensure

a comfortable interior temperature in the vehi-

cle at the time of departure.

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Description

Icon illuminates: a depar-

ture time is activated.

▷

One-time departure time: the time can be

set.

Icon flashes: pre-ventila-

tion is switched on.

The system is switched on once.

▷

Departure time with weekday: time and day

of the week can be set.

Activating with My BMW App

Depending on vehicle equipment, the My BMW

App with remote functionality can be used to

turn on precooling at a preset departure time

or immediately.

On the desired weekdays, the system will

be switched on before the set departure

time.

The departure time is preselected in two steps:

▷

Set departure times.

Pre-conditioning through

Remote Engine Start

Activate departure times.

A minimum of 10 minutes should pass be-

tween setting and activating the departure

time and the planned departure time to allow a

sufficient period of time for the air conditioning.

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.

Setting the departure time

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

The system starts the engine automatically

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

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.

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Safety information

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.

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

pre-conditioning 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-conditioning"

4. "Remote Engine Start"

5. "Start engine for climate control"

6. Confirm the disclaimer.

Turning on/turning off the pre-

conditioning

Warning

When pre-conditioning is in operation, 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 materials

can ignite. There is a risk of fire, injury, and

property damage. Make sure that no com-

bustible materials can come in contact with

hot vehicle parts during pre-conditioning, e.g.

leaves, grass, natural gas, gasoline, oil or

other combustible objects.

General information

The system switches off automatically after

max. 15 minutes for safety reasons.

The system can be switched on a maximum of

two times in a row.

The system will be available again as soon

as the drive-ready state is activated and deac-

tivated again.

Switching on via iDrive

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

Functional requirements

▷

The vehicle is in idle state or standby state.

Battery is sufficiently charged.

The fuel tank capacity is sufficient.

Hood is closed.

2. "General settings"

3. "Pre-conditioning"

4. "Start now"

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.

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Press the button on the vehicle key

three times within 1 second.

Setting the departure time

After operating the vehicle key, it takes

approx. 3 seconds for the engine to switch on.

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

To switch off the system, press the button

again three times.

2. "General settings"

3. "Pre-conditioning"

4. "Departure plan"

Turning off with the Start/Stop button

This system can be turned off directly by push-

ing the Start/Stop button without depressing

the brake pedal.

5. Set the departure time.

6. Select day of the week, if needed.

Activating the departure time

Air conditioning for departure time

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

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.

2. "General settings"

3. "Pre-conditioning"

4. "Departure plan"

5. Activate the desired departure time.

▷

One-time departure time: the time of the

scheduled departure can be set.

Display

The system is switched on once.

In the instrument cluster:

▷

Departure time with weekday: time and day

of the week of the scheduled departure can

be set.

The engine runs for the purpose

of operating the pre-condition-

ing. The vehicle is not ready to

drive.

The departure time is preselected in two steps:

▷

Set departure times.

Activate departure times.

Icon

Description

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.

Icon on the instrument

panel.

Icon illuminates: a depar-

ture time is activated.

For safety reasons, the air conditioning can

only be activated once for the departure time.

Icon flashes: pre-condition-

ing is switched on.

The system will be available again as soon

as the drive-ready state is activated and deac-

tivated again.

Confirmation signals from the

vehicle

The activation of the system is confirmed by

flashing twice.

Observe the information about the intended

use of the vehicle.

Additional information:

For Your Own Safety, refer to page 9.

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The parking lights are switched on as long as

the system is switched on.

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