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Climate control

Vehicle features and

options

Automatic climate control

Overview

This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐

cific and optional features offered with the series.

It also describes features and functions that are

not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due

to the selected options or country versions. This

also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐

tems. When using these functions and systems,

the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐

served.

Buttons in the vehicle

Air quality

Climate control functions

General information

The air quality in the interior is improved by the

following components:

Button

Function

Temperature.

▷ Emission tested passenger compartment.

▷ Interior filter.

Air recirculation mode.

Maximum cooling.

AUTO program.

▷ Air conditioning system to control the tem‐

perature, air flow and recirculated-air mode.

▷ Pre-ventilation.

▷ Depending on the equipment:

Automatic recirculated-air control.

Air flow, manual.

Interior filter

Depending on the equipment, the interior filter

cleans the inflowing outside air and improves the

air quality:

Switching off.

Intensity AUTO program.

Air distribution, manual.

▷ Dust and pollen is filtered out from the inflow‐

ing air.

Defrost function.

▷ Nano-particle emissions are reduced.

▷ Gaseous pollutants are filtered.

Rear window defroster.

▷ Microbial particles and allergens are filtered.

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Button

Turning off

Function

Complete system:

Seat heating, refer to page 122.

Press and hold the button until the

integrated automatic climate control

switches off.

Air conditioning.

Open Climate menu, such as for

the following settings: upper

body temperature adjustment,

pre-ventilation, air conditioning.

Temperature

Principle

Some of the functions can also be used via

voice, e.g., temperature.

The automatic climate control cools or heats to

the configured temperature and then keeps the

temperature constant.

Opening the Climate menu

Setting the temperature

Using the button:

Press the button.

The Climate menu is displayed.

Press the upper or lower button side to

set the desired temperature.

For example, the following climate control func‐

tions can be accessed via the Climate menu:

Via iDrive:

▷ Air quality.

1. "CAR"

▷ Heating/ventilation.

▷ Pre-ventilation/heating

▷ Air conditioning.

2. "Settings"

3. "Climate control"

4. "Heating/ventilation"

5. "Driver" or "Front passenger"

6. "Temperature:"

7. Set the desired temperature.

8. "OK"

Individual settings can be entered for some of

the climate functions, e.g., switching on/off, in‐

tensity.

Switching climate control

functions on/off

Do not rapidly switch between different tempera‐

ture settings. Otherwise, the automatic climate

control will not have sufficient time to adjust the

set temperature.

Turning on

Press one of the following buttons:

▷ Temperature.

Temperature of the ventilation

General information

The temperature of the ventilation in the upper

body region can be adjusted.

▷ Air conditioning.

▷ Maximum cooling.

▷ AUTO program.

▷ Air recirculation mode.

▷ Upper side of the air flow, manual button.

▷ Air distribution, manual.

▷ Defrosting the windshield

The air flow of the ventilation in the upper body

region heats or cools noticeably, depending on

the adjusted temperature.

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This does not change the set interior tempera‐

ture for the driver and front passenger.

Air conditioning is switched on automatically with

the AUTO program.

When using the cooling mode, condensation that

will exit below the vehicle.

Adjust temperature of the

ventilation

1. "CAR"

Maximum cooling

Principle

The system is set to the lowest temperature, op‐

timum air flow and recirculated-air mode with the

drive-ready state switched on.

2. "Settings"

3. "Climate control"

4. "Heating/ventilation"

5. "Temperature adjustment"

6. Set the desired temperature.

Functional requirement

The temperature is individually adjusted, e.g.

colder toward blue, warmer toward red.

The function is available at an outside tempera‐

ture above approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃ and with the drive-

ready state switched on.

Air conditioning

Principle

Switching maximum cooling on/off

The air in the car's interior will be cooled and de‐

humidified and, depending on the temperature

setting, warmed again.

Press the button.

The LED is illuminated when maximum

cooling is switched on.

Functional requirement

The car's interior can only be cooled with the

drive-ready state switched on.

Air flows out of the air vents to the upper body

region. The air vents need to be open for this.

The air flow can be adjusted with the program

active.

Switch climate control function

on/off

Using the button:

AUTO program

Principle

The AUTO program cools, ventilates or heats

the car's interior automatically.

Press the button.

Via iDrive:

The air distribution and the temperature are con‐

trolled automatically depending on the interior

temperature and the desired temperature setting

including the selected intensity of the air flow.

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "Climate control"

4. "Heating/ventilation"

5. "A/C"

Switching the AUTO program on/off

Using the button:

Depending on the weather, the windshield and

the side windows may fog up briefly when drive-

ready state is switched on.

Press the button.

The LED of the button is illuminated

with the AUTO program switched on.

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Via iDrive:

Automatic recirculated-air

control

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

Principle

3. "Climate control"

4. "Heating/ventilation"

5. "Driver"

The automatic recirculated-air control recognizes

pollutants in the outside air. The outside air sup‐

ply is shut off and the interior air is recirculated.

6. "Automatic"

General information

Depending on the selected settings and outside

influences, the air is directed to the windshield,

side windows, upper body, and into the floor

area.

If the system is activated, a sensor detects pollu‐

tants in the outside air and controls the shut-off

automatically.

If the system is deactivated, outside air continu‐

ously flows into the car's interior.

Point the side air vents toward the side windows.

The cooling function is switched on with the

AUTO program.

With constant air recirculation mode, the air qual‐

ity in the car's interior deteriorates and window

fogging increases.

At the same time, a condensation sensor con‐

trols the program so as to prevent window con‐

densation as much as possible.

If there is window condensation, switch off recir‐

culated-air mode or defog the windows.

The AUTO program is switched off automati‐

cally, when manual air distribution is set.

Switching automatic recirculated-air

control on/off

1. "CAR"

Controlling the intensity of the air

flow

2. "Settings"

3. "Climate control"

4. "Air quality"

5. "Automatic"

With the AUTO program switched on, the inten‐

sity can be adjusted. This changes the automatic

control for the air mass.

Using the button:

Press the lower or upper side of the

button: decrease or increase intensity.

Air recirculation mode

Principle

You may react to unpleasant odors or pollutants

in the immediate environment by temporarily

suspending the supply of outside air. The system

then recirculates the interior air.

Via iDrive:

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "Climate control"

4. "Heating/ventilation"

5. "Driver"

When recirculated-air mode is switched off, fresh

air is directed into the vehicle's interior.

6. "Level"

7. Set the desired intensity.

Switch air recirculation on/off

The selected intensity is shown on the climate

control display.

Using the button:

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Press the button.

Manual air distribution

Principle

The LED of the button is illuminated

when the air-recirculation mode is switched on.

The air distribution for climate control can be ad‐

justed manually.

Via iDrive:

1. "CAR"

Adjusting the air distribution

manually

2. "Settings"

3. "Climate control"

4. "Air quality"

Press the button repeatedly. Select the

desired setting:

5. Select the desired setting:

▷ "Air recirculation"

▷ "Fresh air"

▷ Windows, upper body region, and floor area.

▷ Upper body region and floor area.

▷ Floor area.

To prevent window fogging, recirculated-air

mode switches off automatically after a certain

amount of time, depending on the environmental

conditions.

▷ Windows and floor area.

▷ Windows.

▷ Windows and upper body region.

▷ Upper body region.

With constant air recirculation mode, the air qual‐

ity in the car's interior deteriorates and window

fogging increases.

The selected air distribution is shown on the cli‐

mate control display.

If there is window condensation, switch off recir‐

culated-air mode or defog the windows.

SYNC program

Principle

The Sync program can be used to apply the set‐

tings on the driver's side to the passenger’s side.

Air flow, manual

Principle

The air flow for climate control can be adjusted

manually.

Switching the SYNC program on/off

1. "CAR"

General information

To adjust the air flow manually switch off AUTO

program first.

2. "Settings"

3. "Climate control"

4. "Synchronize"

Adjusting the air flow manually

The following settings of the driver's side can be

transferred to the front-passenger side:

Press the lower or upper side of the

button: decrease or increase air flow.

▷ Temperature.

▷ Air flow.

The selected air flow is shown on the climate

control display.

▷ Air distribution.

▷ AUTO program.

The air flow may be reduced automatically to

save battery power.

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The program is switched off automatically if the

settings on the front passenger side are

changed.

Microfilter/activated-charcoal

filter

The microfilter removes dust and pollen from the

incoming air.

Defrost function

Principle

Ice and condensation are quickly removed from

the windshield and the front side windows.

The activated-charcoal filter also removes gas‐

eous pollutants from the outside air that enters

the vehicle.

Have this combined filter changed during vehicle

maintenance.

Switching the Defrost function

on/off

Ventilation

Press the button.

The LED of the button is illuminated

when the system is switched on.

Principle

The air flow directions can be adjusted individu‐

ally for direct or indirect ventilation.

The air flow can be adjusted manually with the

system switched on.

Setting the ventilation

General information

Open the air vents and position them to ensure

effective climate control.

If there is window condensation, switch on the

AUTO program or the air conditioning to utilize

the condensation sensor. Make sure that air can

flow to the windshield.

Rear window defroster

Principle

Ice and condensation are removed from the rear

window quickly.

Direct ventilation

The air flow is directed towards the passengers.

The air flow heats or cools noticeably, depending

on the adjusted temperature.

Indirect ventilation

Functional requirement

The air flow is not directed towards the passen‐

gers. The vehicle interior is warmed or cooled in‐

directly, depending on the set temperature.

The function is operational when the drive-ready

state is switched on.

Switching rear window defroster

on/off

Press the button. The LED is illumi‐

nated with rear window defroster

switched on.

The rear window defroster switches off automat‐

ically after a certain period of time.

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Front ventilation

Rear automatic climate

control

Overview

Buttons in the vehicle

▷ Lever for changing the air flow direction, ar‐

row 1.

▷ Thumbwheel for variable opening and closing

of the air vents, arrow 2.

Ventilation in rear, center

Climate control functions

Button

Function

Temperature.

AUTO program.

Air distribution, manual.

Switching off.

▷ Lever for changing the air flow direction, ar‐

row 1.

▷ Thumbwheel for variable opening and closing

of the air vents, arrow 2.

Switching climate control

functions on/off

Functional requirement

The rear automatic climate control is not ready

for operation if the automatic climate control is

switched off or if the function for defrosting the

windows and removing condensation is active.

Switching on/off using iDrive

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "Climate control"

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4. "Heating/ventilation"

AUTO program

Principle

5. "Second row of seats"

6. "Activate heating/cooling"

The air flow, air distribution and the temperature

are controlled automatically.

Switching on using the button

Press one of the following buttons:

▷ Temperature.

Switching the AUTO program on/off

Using the button:

▷ AUTO program.

Press the button.

▷ Air distribution, manual.

The LED of the button is illuminated

with the AUTO program switched on.

Switching off using the button

Press the button.

Via iDrive:

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

Temperature

Principle

The automatic climate control cools or heats to

the configured temperature and then keeps the

temperature constant.

3. "Climate control"

4. "Heating/ventilation"

5. "Second row of seats"

6. "Automatic"

Depending on the selected settings and outside

influences, the air is directed to the upper body

and into the floor area.

Setting the temperature

Using the button:

Press the left or right button side to set

the desired temperature.

Manual air distribution

Principle

Via iDrive:

The air distribution for climate control can be ad‐

justed manually.

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

Adjusting the air distribution

manually

3. "Climate control"

4. "Heating/ventilation"

5. "Second row of seats"

6. "Temperature:"

7. Set the desired temperature.

Press the button repeatedly. Select the

desired setting:

▷ Upper body region.

▷ Upper body region and floor area.

▷ Floor area.

The selected temperature is shown on the cli‐

mate control display.

Do not rapidly switch between different tempera‐

ture settings. Otherwise, the automatic climate

control will not have sufficient time to adjust the

set temperature.

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▷ Make sure that the vehicle's date and time

are set correctly.

Locking the control elements

Principle

The control elements of the rear automatic cli‐

mate control can be disabled.

▷ Open the air vents to allow air to flow out.

Switching on/off directly

General information

Activate/deactivate

1. "CAR"

There are different ways to switch the system on

or off.

2. "Settings"

The system switches off automatically after a

certain period of time. The system continues to

run for some time after being switched off.

3. "Climate control"

4. "Heating/ventilation"

5. "Second row of seats"

6. "Disable controller"

Using the button

Functional requirement

Pre-ventilation

When the vehicle is in standby state, the pre-

ventilation can be switched on or off with the au‐

tomatic climate control buttons.

Principle

The car's interior can be cooled or heated before

driving off with the pre-ventilation. Depending on

set temperature and ambient temperature, the

car's interior is ventilated or possibly heated us‐

ing the residual engine heat.

Turning on

Press one of the following buttons:

▷ Temperature.

▷ Air conditioning.

▷ Maximum cooling.

General information

The system can be switched on and off directly

or via a preset departure time.

▷ AUTO program.

▷ Air recirculation mode.

▷ Upper side of the air flow, manual button.

▷ Air distribution, manual.

▷ Defrosting the windshield

The activation time is determined based on the

outside temperature. The system promptly

switches on before the selected departure time.

Functional requirements

Turning off

▷ The vehicle is in idle state or standby state

and not in drive-ready state.

Press and hold the bottom button.

▷ The battery is sufficiently charged.

The system switches off after leaving and lock‐

ing the vehicle.

If pre-ventilation is switched on, the vehicle

battery will be discharged. Thus, limit the

maximum activation time to save the vehicle

battery. The system will be available again af‐

ter the engine is started or after a short trip.

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▷ One-time departure time: the time can be

set.

Via iDrive

Turning on

The system is switched on once.

1. "CAR"

▷ Departure time with weekday: time and day

of the week can be set.

2. "Settings"

On the desired weekdays, the system will be

switched on before the set departure time.

3. "Climate control"

4. "Pre-ventilation"

5. "Start now"

The departure time is preselected in two steps:

▷ Set departure times.

Via BMW display key

▷ Activate departure times.

A minimum of 10 minutes should pass between

setting/activating the departure time and the

planned departure time to allow a sufficient pe‐

riod of time for the climate control.

Turning on

1. Switch on the display of the BMW display

key.

2. "Preconditioning setting"

Setting the departure time

3. Tap the

icon or the

icon.

4. "Activate now"

5. "Start"

Via iDrive

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

Turning off

3. "Climate control"

4. "Pre-ventilation"

5. "Departure plan"

6. Select the desired departure time.

7. Set the departure time.

8. Select day of the week, if needed.

9. "OK"

1. Switch on the display of the BMW display

key.

2. "Preconditioning setting"

3. Tap the

4. "Stop"

icon or the

icon.

Display

Icon

Description

Via BMW display key

Symbol on the climate con‐

trol display.

1. Switch on the display of the BMW display

key.

Flashing: the pre-ventilation

is switched on.

2. "Preconditioning setting"

3. Tap the

icon or the

icon.

4. Select the desired departure time.

5. Set the departure time.

6. Select day of the week, if needed.

7. "OK"

Departure time

Principle

Different departure times can be set to ensure a

comfortable interior temperature in the vehicle at

the time of departure.

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Activating the departure time

Safety information

Functional requirement

DANGER

To switch on the parked-car ventilation automati‐

cally at the departure time, the departure time

must be activated first.

If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventilation is in‐

sufficient, harmful exhaust gases can pollute

the area in and around the vehicle or enter into

the vehicle. The exhaust gases contain pollu‐

tants which are colorless and odorless. In en‐

closed areas or areas with insufficient ventila‐

tion, exhaust gases can also accumulate

Via iDrive

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

outside of the vehicle. There is danger to life.

Keep the exhaust pipe free and ensure suffi‐

cient ventilation. Do not switch on stationary cli‐

mate control in enclosed areas or areas with in‐

sufficient ventilation, e.g. in enclosed garages.

3. "Climate control"

4. "Pre-ventilation"

5. "Departure plan"

6. Activate the desired departure time.

Via BMW display key

1. Switch on the display of the BMW display

key.

Warning

When stationary climate control is in operation,

high temperatures can occur underneath the

body, for instance caused by the exhaust gas

system. If combustible materials, such as

leaves or grass, come in contact with hot parts

of the exhaust gas system, these materials can

ignite. There is a risk of fire. Make sure that no

combustible materials can come in contact with

hot vehicle parts during stationary climate con‐

trol operation, e.g. leaves, grass, gas, gasoline,

oil or other combustible objects.

2. "Preconditioning setting"

3. Tap the

icon or the

icon.

4. Tap on the icon.

5. Activate the desired departure time.

Display

,

Symbol on the climate control display

signals an activated departure time.

Pre-conditioning through

Remote Engine Start

Functional requirements

▷ The vehicle is in idle state or standby state

and not in drive-ready state.

Principle

▷ Battery is sufficiently charged.

Pre-conditioning cools or heats the car's interior

prior to departure to a comfortable temperature.

The system automatically cools, vents, and heats

depending on the interior, external, and set tem‐

perature. Snow and ice may be removed more

easily.

▷ For reasons of safety, the system can only be

switched on twice consecutively. The system

will be available again as soon as the drive-

ready state is activated and deactivated

again.

▷ The fuel tank capacity is sufficient.

▷ Hood is closed.

The system starts the engine automatically and

allows it to run for a limited period of time.

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▷ Make sure that the vehicle's date and time

are set correctly.

Press the button on the vehicle key three

times within 1 second.

▷ Air vents are opened.

After operating the vehicle key, it will take ap‐

proximately 3 seconds until the engine is

switched on.

Enabling the automatic engine

start function

The automatic engine start must be enabled be‐

fore using the system. Otherwise, the engine

cannot switch on automatically to climatize the

car's interior.

To switch off the system, press the button again

three times.

Switching on via BMW display key

1. Switch on the display of the BMW display

key.

Via iDrive:

2. "Preconditioning setting"

1. "CAR"

3.

Tap on the icon.

2. "Settings"

4. "Activate now"

5. "Start"

3. "Climate control"

4. "Preconditioning/ventilation"

5. "Remote Engine Start"

6. "Starting engine for clim. control"

7. Confirm the disclaimer.

Switching off via BMW display key

1. Switch on the display of the BMW display

key.

2. "Preconditioning setting"

Switching on/off directly

General information

3.

Tap on the icon.

4. "Stop"

The system switches off automatically after ap‐

prox. 15 minutes.

Switching off with the Start/Stop

button

The system can be switched off directly as fol‐

lows: pressing the Start/Stop button, without op‐

erating the brake pedal.

For reasons of safety, the system can only be

switched on twice consecutively. The system will

be available again as soon as the drive-ready

state is activated and deactivated again.

Switching on via iDrive

1. "CAR"

Switching on via departure time

General information

2. "Settings"

Scheduled departure times can be set up in the

system to ensure a comfortable interior tempera‐

ture in the vehicle at the time of departure.

3. "Climate control"

4. "Preconditioning/ventilation"

5. "Start now"

▷ One-time departure time: the time of the

scheduled departure can be set.

Switching on/off via vehicle key

The system can be switched on and off using

the vehicle key.

The system is switched on once.

▷ Departure time with weekday: time and day

of the week of the scheduled departure can

be set.

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The departure time is preselected in two steps:

▷ Set departure times.

6. Select day of the week, if needed.

7. "OK"

▷ Activate departure times.

Activating the departure time via

iDrive

1. "CAR"

The climate control function will start approxi‐

mately 10 minutes before the set departure time

and continue for approximately 5 more minutes

after the departure time.

2. "Settings"

A minimum of 10 minutes should pass between

setting/activating the departure time and the

planned departure time to allow a sufficient pe‐

riod of time for the climate control.

3. "Climate control"

4. "Preconditioning/ventilation"

5. "Departure plan"

6. Activate the desired departure time.

For reasons of safety, the system can only be

switched on once. The system will be available

again as soon as the drive-ready state is acti‐

vated and deactivated again.

Activating the departure time via

BMW display key

1. Switch on the display of the BMW display

key.

Observe the information about the intended use

of the vehicle.

2. "Preconditioning setting"

Additional information:

3.

Tap on the icon.

For Your Own Safety, refer to page 8.

4. Activating the desired departure time:

Tap on the icon.

Adjusting the departure time via

iDrive

1. "CAR"

Display

2. "Settings"

In the instrument cluster:

3. "Climate control"

The engine runs for the purpose

of operating the pre-conditioning.

The vehicle is not ready to drive.

4. "Preconditioning/ventilation"

5. "Departure plan"

6. Select the desired departure time.

7. Set the departure time.

8. Select day of the week, if needed.

The icon on the automatic climate con‐

trol signals an activated departure time.

The icon flashes while Remote Engine Start

is running.

Adjusting the departure time via

BMW display key

1. Switch on the display of the BMW display

key.

Confirmation signals from the

vehicle

The activation of the system is confirmed by

flashing twice.

2. "Preconditioning setting"

3.

Tap on the icon.

The parking lights are switched on as long as the

system is switched on.

4. Select the desired departure time.

5. Set the departure time.

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