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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

Steering wheel heating.

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Function

Turn the climate control sys-

tem on/off.

Buttons, automatic climate control

Automatic program.

Temperature.

Air conditioning.

Maximum cooling.

Air recirculation mode.

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Function

Defrost function.

Rear window defroster.

Automatic recirculated-air con-

trol.

Calling up climate control functions

The Climate menu can be accessed via iDrive:

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Tap the icon for the Climate menu on

the menu bar.

Automatic program

Principle

Or:

1.

The automatic program ensures a comforta-

ble climate, which can be modified with the

desired temperature and individual settings.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Climate control"

The automatic program cools, ventilates or

heats the vehicle interior automatically.

Turning the air conditioning system

on/off

The climate control system can be turned 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.

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Air flow.

2.

Tap the power button.

Air distribution.

Temperature.

Seat heating.

The entire climate control system is turned on

or off with the last settings applied.

When the air conditioning system is turned

on, individual climate control functions can be

turned off.

The automatic program takes seat occupancy

into account, regulating the climate in an en-

ergy-efficient manner that is tailored to the oc-

cupants.

Settings

At the same time, a condensation sensor con-

trols the automatic program in order to prevent

window condensation to the extent possible.

You can configure individual settings for cli-

mate control functions via iDrive, e.g.:

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Intensity of seat heating.

Pre-ventilation.

Overview

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

2. "Individual settings" or "General settings"

3. Select the desired setting.

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Settings

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3

Air flow intensity

Climate control functions bar

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The red or blue bar next to the temperature

display indicates the progress of heating or

cooling.

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Temperature

Seat heating

The desired interior temperature is reached

as soon as the bar is no longer displayed.

Turning the automatic program

on/off

The AUTO program can be switched on or off

via iDrive.

Active climate control functions, e.g., seat

heating, are indicated by the icons on the

menu bar.

Temperature

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

Principle

The automatic climate control cools or heats

to the configured temperature and then keeps

the temperature constant.

2.

Tap the AUTO program button.

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.

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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.

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Tap up arrow: Increase air flow.

Tap down arrow: Reduce air flow.

Upper body temperature

General information

The air temperature in the upper body area

can be adjusted.

Air distribution settings

This does not change the set interior tempera-

ture for the driver and front passenger.

Principle

In manual mode, the air distribution can be

adjusted as needed.

Adjusting the upper body temperature

Adjusting the air distribution

The air distribution can be set via iDrive:

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

2. "Individual settings"

3. "Temperature adjustment upper body"

4. Increase or decrease temperature.

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:

Air flow

Principle

The air flow generated by the blower can be

adjusted as needed.

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Aim the air flow into the footwell, ar-

row 1.

Aim the air flow toward the upper body

area, arrow 2.

The air flow may be reduced to preserve the

vehicle battery.

Aim the air flow at the windshield , ar-

row 3.

Adjusting the air flow

The air flow can be set via iDrive.

The selected air distribution is displayed.

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

2.

Select the desired setting.

Automatic program:

▷

Tap the large air flow icon to increase the

air flow.

▷

Tap the small air flow icon to reduce the air

flow.

Manual mode:

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Functional requirement

The following functional requirements must be

met for maximum cooling:

Air conditioning

Principle

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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.

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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:

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Temperature.

Air distribution.

Automatic program.

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

Turning the SYNC program on/off

The SYNC program can be switched on or off

via iDrive:

2. The current operating mode is displayed on

the climate control functions bar. Tap the

button until the desired operating mode is

set.

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

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Recirculating air.

Fresh air.

2.

Tap the SYNC program button.

If the settings on the front passenger side are

changed, the program turns off automatically.

Automatic air recirculation.

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

Principle

With the defrost function, ice and condensation

are quickly removed from the windshield and

the front side windows.

SYNC program

Principle

The air flow and air temperature are automati-

cally optimized for the removal of ice and con-

densation.

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 distribution is directed toward the

windshield and front side windows.

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:

If there is window condensation, turn on the

automatic program to take advantage of the

condensation sensor.

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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.

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If the seats in the rear are unoccupied, the

default settings for the rear are applied.

Turning the defrost function on/off

When the seat is occupied again, the most re-

cent settings are reapplied.

Press the defrost button on the instru-

ment panel.

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The LED of the button is illuminated when the

system is switched on.

Adjusting seat heating

Automatic program

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

shield and front side windows.

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.

Rear window defroster

Adjusting seat heating manually

The heater output level can be adjusted man-

ually:

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.

Turning the rear window defroster

on/off

Press the rear window heating button

on the instrument panel.

1. Tap the icon for seat climate control on the

menu bar, arrow 1.

The LED in the button illuminates

when the rear window heating is turned on.

2.

Press the seat heating button re-

peatedly until the desired level is selected,

arrow 2.

The rear window defroster switches off auto-

matically after a certain period of time.

Seat heating

Steering wheel heating

Principle

The system heats the seats as necessary.

Principle

The system heats the steering wheel as nec-

essary.

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.

Adjusting steering wheel heating

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.

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Adjusting steering wheel heating

manually

Front ventilation

The heater output level can be adjusted man-

ually:

Setting the air flow direction and air volume at

the vent.

▷

Changing the air flow direction: press the

button in the desired air flow direction.

1. Tap the seat climate control icon on the

menu bar, arrow 1.

▷

Changing the air volume:

▷

Turn the knob clockwise: increase the

air volume.

2.

Press the steering wheel heating

button repeatedly until the desired level is

selected, arrow 2.

▷

Turn the knob counterclockwise to de-

crease the air volume.

Ventilation in the rear

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.

General information

Open the air vents and position them to ensure

effective air conditioning.

▷

Lever for changing the airflow direction, ar-

rows 1.

The air flow heats or cools noticeably, depend-

ing on the set desired temperature.

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.

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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

Air conditioning system to control the

temperature, air flow and recirculated-air

mode.

▷

The vehicle is in idle state or standby state.

▷

The vehicle battery is sufficiently charged.

▷

Pre-ventilation.

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.

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.

Switching pre-ventilation on/off

▷

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

Pre-ventilation

General information

Different departure times can be set to ensure

a comfortable interior temperature in the vehi-

cle at the time of departure.

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.

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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

time and the planned departure time to allow a

sufficient period of time for the air conditioning.

Pre-conditioning through

Remote Engine Start

Principle

Setting the departure time

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"

The system starts the engine automatically

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

4. "Departure plan"

5. Select the desired departure time.

6. Set the desired departure time.

7. Select day of the week, if needed.

Safety information

DANGER

Activating the departure time

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-ventilation"

4. "Departure plan"

5. Activate the desired departure time.

Display on the instrument cluster

Icon

Description

Icon illuminates: a depar-

ture time is activated.

Warning

Icon flashes: pre-ventila-

tion is switched on.

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

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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.

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.

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 takes

approx. 3 seconds for the engine to switch on.

To switch off the system, press the button

again three times.

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.

1.

Tap the icon for the Climate menu

on the menu bar.

2. "General settings"

3. "Pre-conditioning"

Air conditioning for departure time

4. "Remote Engine Start"

5. "Start engine for climate control"

6. Confirm the disclaimer.

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

▷

One-time departure time: the time of the

scheduled departure can be set.

General information

The system switches off automatically after

max. 15 minutes for safety reasons.

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The system is switched on once.

Display

▷

Departure time with weekday: time and day

of the week of the scheduled departure can

be set.

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.

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.

The parking lights are switched on as long as

the system is switched on.

Setting 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. 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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