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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.

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

Climate control

Overview

Seat heating.

Panel heating.

Functions in the Climate menu

Seat cooling.

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Function

Turn the climate control sys-

tem on/off.

Steering wheel heating.

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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Or:

1.

Rear automatic climate control

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Climate control"

Turning the air conditioning system

on/off

The climate control system can be turned on or

off via iDrive.

The rear climate control is operated via BMW

Touch Command.

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

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Function

Turning the rear automatic cli-

mate control on/off.

2.

Tap the power button.

The entire climate control system is turned on

or off with the last settings applied.

Automatic program.

Temperature.

Air flow.

When the air conditioning system is turned

on, individual climate control functions can be

turned 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.

Air distribution.

Seat heating.

Panel heating.

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

2. "Individual settings" or "General settings"

3. Select the desired setting.

Seat cooling.

Turning rear automatic climate

control on/off

Calling up climate control functions

The Climate menu can be accessed via iDrive:

Functional requirements

Tap the icon for the Climate menu on

the menu bar.

▷

Automatic climate control is turned on.

▷

Defrost function is deactivated.

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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.

2. "Individual settings"

3. "Second row of seats"

4. "Rear climate control"

5. Select the desired setting.

▷

Air flow.

Air distribution.

The rear climate control can be activated with

the default settings for temperature and the

AUTO program:

Temperature.

Seat heating and panel heating.

Seat cooling.

"Activate with default settings"

Steering wheel heating.

The automatic program takes seat occupancy

into account, regulating the climate in an en-

ergy-efficient manner that is tailored to the oc-

cupants.

Via BMW Touch Command

1.

2. Tap the climate bar on the touchscreen.

3. Tap on the icon.

Tap on the icon.

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If only the driver’s seat is occupied, the

temperature set on the driver’s side is auto-

matically applied to all other zones.

4. Select the desired setting.

Locking the rear automatic climate

control

▷

If another seat is occupied, the temperature

last set there is restored.

At the same time, a condensation sensor con-

trols the automatic program in order to prevent

window condensation to the extent possible.

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

2. "Individual settings"

Overview

3. "Second row of seats"

4. "Lock rear climate control"

Automatic program

Principle

The automatic program ensures a comforta-

ble climate, which can be modified with the

desired temperature and individual settings.

1

Settings

The automatic program cools, ventilates or

heats the vehicle interior automatically.

2

3

4

5

Air flow intensity

Climate control functions bar

Temperature

Seat heating

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

ally.

Steering wheel heating

Seat cooling

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

Turning the automatic program

on/off

The AUTO program can be switched on or off

via iDrive.

2. "Individual settings"

3. Select the desired setting.

Each level has a specific control range of the

intensity.

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

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.

2.

Tap the AUTO program button.

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.

Switching the rear climate control

automatic program on/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. "Individual settings"

3. "Second row of seats"

4. "Automatic climate"

5. Select the desired setting.

▷

The red or blue bar next to the temperature

display indicates the progress of heating or

cooling.

▷

The desired interior temperature is reached

as soon as the bar is no longer displayed.

Via BMW Touch Command

1.

Active climate control functions, e.g., seat

heating, are indicated by the icons on the

menu bar.

Tap on the icon.

2. Tap the climate bar on the touchscreen.

3. "AUTO"

4. Select the desired setting.

Temperature

Setting the intensity

When the automatic program is activated,

the intensity of individual climate control func-

Principle

The automatic climate control cools or heats

to the configured temperature and then keeps

the temperature constant.

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General information

Footwell temperature

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.

General information

The air temperature in the footwell can be ad-

justed.

This does not change the set interior tempera-

ture for the driver and front passenger.

Setting the temperature

Adjusting the footwell temperature

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

2. "Individual settings"

3. "Driver" or "Front passenger"

4. "Temperature adjustment for footwell"

5. Increase or decrease temperature.

You can set the desired temperature for driver

and front passenger individually on the menu

bar.

Air flow

▷

Raise the temperature.

Lower the temperature.

Principle

The air flow generated by the blower can be

adjusted as needed.

Setting the rear automatic climate

control temperature

The air flow may be reduced to preserve the

vehicle battery.

Via iDrive

Adjusting the air flow

The air flow can be set via iDrive.

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

2. "Individual settings"

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

3. "Second row of seats"

4. Set the desired temperature.

Via BMW Touch Command

2.

Select the desired setting.

The temperature can be set individually for the

left and right seats using the climate bar.

Automatic program:

▷

Tap the large air flow icon to increase the

air flow.

1.

Tap on the icon.

▷

Tap the small air flow icon to reduce the air

flow.

2. Set the desired temperature:

▷

Raise the temperature.

Lower the temperature.

Manual mode:

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▷

Tap up arrow: Increase air flow.

Tap down arrow: Reduce air flow.

Adjusting the air distribution

The air distribution can be set via iDrive:

Adjusting the air volume of the rear

climate control

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

Via iDrive

2.

Tap the air distribution icon on the

climate control functions bar.

3. Select the desired setting:

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

▷

Aim the air flow into the footwell, ar-

row 1.

2. "Individual settings"

3. "Second row of seats"

4. "Fan"

Aim the air flow toward the upper body

area, arrow 2.

5. Select the desired setting.

Aim the air flow at the windshield , ar-

row 3.

Via BMW Touch Command

The selected air distribution is displayed.

1.

2. Tap the climate bar on the touchscreen.

3. Tap on the icon.

Tap on the icon.

4. Select desired setting, for example,

"MEDIUM".

▷

Increase air flow.

Reduce air flow.

Air distribution settings

Adjusting the air distribution of the

rear climate control

The function is operated via BMW Touch Com-

mand.

Principle

In manual mode, the air distribution can be

adjusted as needed.

1.

Tap on the icon.

2. Tap the climate bar on the touchscreen.

3.

4.

Tap on the icon.

Air distribution.

5. Select the desired setting.

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Functional requirement

The following functional requirements must be

met for maximum cooling:

Air conditioning

Principle

▷

The outside temperature is higher than ap-

prox. 32℉ / 0℃.

With the climate control function, the air inside

the vehicle is cooled and dehumidified, then

warmed again depending on the temperature

settings.

▷

Drive-ready state is switched on.

Turning maximum cooling on/off

Maximum cooling can be turned on or off via

iDrive:

Functional requirement

Standby or drive-ready state is turned on.

Switching the cooling function on/off

The air conditioning can be switched on or off

via iDrive:

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

2.

Tap the maximum cooling button.

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

Air flows out of the air vents to the upper body

area. Open the vents.

2.

Tap the air conditioning button.

Air recirculation mode

In recirculated-air mode, air conditioning is au-

tomatically switched on to dry the air and avoid

window condensation.

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.

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.

In automatic recirculated-air control mode, out-

side air is fed in or the interior air recirculated

depending on the outside air quality.

Maximum cooling

When the air recirculation is turned off, outside

air is directed into the interior.

Principle

General information

If there is window condensation, turn off the air

recirculation.

Maximum cooling lets you cool the vehicle in-

terior quickly and effectively.

The lowest temperature and the maximum air

flow are set automatically.

The interior filter cleans the incoming fresh

air or the circulated interior air in recirculation

mode.

The function is automatically activated in the

rear when the SYNC program is turned on.

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Turning air recirculation on/off

Air recirculation mode can be switched on or

off via iDrive:

General information

The following settings can be applied:

▷

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

button until the desired operating mode is

set.

Turning the SYNC program on/off

The SYNC program can be switched on or off

via iDrive:

▷

Recirculating air.

Fresh air.

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

2.

Tap the SYNC program button.

Automatic air recirculation.

If the settings on the front passenger side or in

the rear are changed, the program is automati-

cally switched off.

Depending on vehicle equipment, the air recir-

culation turns off automatically after some time

based on the ambient conditions in order to

prevent condensation.

Defrost function

SYNC program

Principle

With the defrost function, ice and condensation

are quickly removed from the windshield and

the front side windows.

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.

The air flow and air temperature are automati-

cally optimized for the removal of ice and con-

densation.

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:

The air distribution is directed toward the

windshield and front side windows.

If there is window condensation, turn on the

automatic program to take advantage of the

condensation sensor.

▷

If the front passenger seat is unoccupied,

the settings for the driver's side are applied

to the front passenger side.

When the defrost function is turned on, the rear

automatic climate control is deactivated to pro-

vide maximum performance.

▷

If the seats in the rear are unoccupied, the

default settings for the rear are applied.

When the seat is occupied again, the most re-

cent settings are reapplied.

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Turning the defrost function on/off

Adjusting seat heating

Press the defrost button on the instru-

ment panel.

Automatic program

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.

The LED of the button is illuminated

when the system is switched on.

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

shield and front side windows.

Adjusting seat heating manually

The heater output level can be adjusted man-

ually:

Rear window defroster

Principle

With the rear window defroster, ice and con-

densation are quickly removed from the rear

window.

Functional requirement

Standby or drive-ready state is turned on.

1. Tap the icon for seat climate control on the

menu bar, arrow 1.

Turning the rear window defroster

on/off

Press the rear window heating button

on the instrument panel.

2.

Press the seat heating button re-

peatedly until the desired level is selected,

arrow 2.

The LED in the button illuminates

when the rear window heating is turned on.

If a consumption-optimized drive mode is se-

lected, the heater output is reduced.

The rear window defroster switches off auto-

matically after a certain period of time.

Turning the rear automatic climate

control seat heating on/off

The function is operated via BMW Touch Com-

mand.

Seat heating

Principle

The system heats seats and panels as

needed.

1.

Tap on the icon.

2. "Seats"

3. "Seat climate control"

4. Select desired seat.

General information

Seat heating can also be used without panel

heating. Deactivate panel heating as neces-

sary.

5.

Tap on the icon.

6. Select the desired setting.

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Seat cooling

Steering wheel heating

Principle

The system cools the seat and backrest as

necessary, ensuring a pleasant seat tempera-

ture.

The system heats the steering wheel as nec-

essary.

Adjusting steering wheel heating

Adjusting the seat cooling

Automatic program

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.

When the AUTO program is on, the intensity of

seat cooling can be adjusted. As you drive, the

cooling power is automatically adjusted to the

set intensity.

Adjusting the seat cooling manually

The cooling level can be adjusted manually:

Adjusting steering wheel heating

manually

The heater output level can be adjusted man-

ually:

1. Tap the seat climate control icon on the

menu bar, arrow 1.

1. Tap the seat climate control icon on the

menu bar, arrow 1.

2.

Press the seat cooling button re-

peatedly until the desired level is selected,

arrow 2.

2.

Press the steering wheel heating

button repeatedly until the desired level is

selected, arrow 2.

Turning the rear automatic climate

control seat cooling on/off

1.

If a consumption-optimized drive mode is se-

lected, the heater output is reduced.

Tap on the icon.

2. "Seats"

3. "Seat climate control"

4. Select desired seat.

5.

Tap on the icon.

6. Select the desired setting.

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Adjusting the rear climate control

panel heating

Panel heating

The function is operated via BMW Touch Com-

mand.

Principle

The vehicle interior is quickly heated using ra-

diant heat, which also saves energy.

1. "Seats"

2. "Seat climate control"

3. Select desired seat.

4. Select the desired function.

5. Select the desired setting.

General information

The elements of the panel heating are

integrated in the doors, the glove compartment

lid and in the lower area of the instrument

panel.

The heat is supplied without direct contact to

the heated surface.

Ventilation

The set desired temperature heats the surfa-

ces more or less.

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.

Switching panel heating on/off

The panel heating can be switched on or off in

addition to the seat heating.

General information

Open the air vents and position them to ensure

effective air conditioning.

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

The air flow heats or cools noticeably, depend-

ing on the set desired temperature.

2. "Individual settings"

3. Select desired seat.

4. Select the desired setting.

Front ventilation

Setting the panel heating

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

2. Tap the seat climate control icon on the

menu bar.

3. Press the seat heating button repeatedly

until the desired level is selected.

▷

Change the air flow direction, arrows 1.

Adjustment of the air volume at the vent,

arrows 2.

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▷

Emission tested passenger compartment.

Interior filter.

Ventilation in the rear

Air conditioning system to control the

temperature, air flow and recirculated-air

mode.

▷

Pre-ventilation.

Interior filter

The interior filter cleans the incoming fresh

air or the circulated interior air in recirculation

mode.

▷

Change the air flow direction, arrows 1.

Knurled wheel for variable opening and

closing of the air vents, arrows 2.

Depending on the equipment:

▷

Dust and pollen is filtered out from the in-

flowing air.

Ventilation in the rear, on the side

▷

Nano-particle emissions are reduced.

Gaseous pollutants are filtered.

Microbial particles, viruses and allergens

are filtered.

The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends

having the interior filter changed during vehicle

maintenance.

Pre-ventilation

▷

Lever for changing the airflow direction, ar-

row 1.

Principle

Knurled wheel for variable opening and

closing of the air vents, arrow 2.

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.

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.

Air quality

The activation time is determined based on

the outside temperature. The system promptly

switches on before the selected departure

time.

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.

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time and the planned departure time to allow a

sufficient period of time for the air conditioning.

Functional requirements

▷

The vehicle is in idle state or standby state.

▷

The vehicle battery is sufficiently charged.

Setting the departure time

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.

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

2. "General settings"

3. "Pre-ventilation"

▷

Time and date are set correctly.

The ventilation air vents are open.

4. "Departure plan"

5. Select the desired departure time.

6. Set the desired departure time.

7. Select day of the week, if needed.

Switching pre-ventilation on/off

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

Activating the departure time

2. "General settings"

3. "Pre-ventilation"

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

4. Select the desired setting.

2. "General settings"

3. "Pre-ventilation"

Departure time

4. "Departure plan"

5. Activate the desired 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.

Display on the instrument cluster

Icon

Description

▷

One-time departure time: the time can be

set.

Icon illuminates: a depar-

ture time is activated.

The system is switched on once.

Icon flashes: pre-ventila-

tion is switched on.

▷

Departure time with weekday: time and day

of the week can be set.

On the desired weekdays, the system will

be switched on before the set departure

time.

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.

The departure time is preselected in two steps:

▷

Set departure times.

Activate departure times.

A minimum of 10 minutes should pass be-

tween setting and activating the departure

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leaves, grass, natural gas, gasoline, oil or

other combustible objects.

Pre-conditioning through

Remote Engine Start

Functional requirements

Principle

▷

The vehicle is in idle state or standby state.

Battery is sufficiently charged.

The fuel tank capacity is sufficient.

Hood is closed.

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.

Make sure that the vehicle's date and time

are set correctly.

The system starts the engine automatically

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

▷

Air vents are opened.

Enabling the automatic engine start

function

Safety information

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.

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.

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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.

Switching on via iDrive

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

For safety reasons, the air conditioning can

only be activated once for the departure time.

2. "General settings"

3. "Pre-conditioning"

4. "Start now"

The system will be available again as soon

as the drive-ready state is activated and deac-

tivated again.

Switching on/off via vehicle key

The system can be switched on and off using

the vehicle key.

Observe the information about the intended

use of the vehicle.

Additional information:

For Your Own Safety, refer to page 9.

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"

Turning off with the Start/Stop button

3. "Pre-conditioning"

This system can be turned off directly by push-

ing the Start/Stop button without depressing

the brake pedal.

4. "Departure plan"

5. Set the departure time.

6. Select day of the week, if needed.

Air conditioning for departure time

Activating the departure time

General information

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

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"

▷

One-time departure time: the time of the

scheduled departure can be set.

4. "Departure plan"

5. Activate the desired departure time.

The system is switched on once.

▷

Departure time with weekday: time and day

of the week of the scheduled departure can

be set.

Display

In the instrument cluster:

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.

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Icon

Description

Icon on the instrument

panel.

Icon illuminates: a depar-

ture time is activated.

Icon flashes: pre-condition-

ing is switched on.

Confirmation signals from the

vehicle

The activation of the system is confirmed by

flashing twice.

The parking lights are switched on as long as

the system is switched on.

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