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lected special equipment or national version.

This also applies to safety-relevant functions

and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐

tional regulations when using the correspond‐

ing functions and systems.

Vehicle equipment

This chapter describes all standard, national

and special equipment provided in the model

series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is

therefore also described, for example the se‐

Automatic air conditioning

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Air distribution

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Defrosting windows and removing conden‐

sation

Air flow

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Cooling function

AUTO program

Heated rear window

Interior temperature sensor — never cover

Recirculated-air mode

Temperature

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The cooling function, see page 158, is

switched on automatically in the AUTO pro‐

gram.

Information

Adequate ventilation

If you stay in the vehicle for a long time,

ensure there is adequate ventilation from the

outside and do not use recirculated-air mode

continuously, otherwise the air quality in the

interior will steadily deteriorate and condensa‐

tion on the windows will increase.◀

Recirculated-air mode

If the air outside the vehicle has an unpleasant

odour or contains pollutants, the supply to the

interior of the vehicle can be shut off. The air

inside the vehicle is then recirculated.

Press button repeatedly to call up an

operating mode:

Air conditioning functions in detail

Adjusting the air distribution manually

Press button to select a program:

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LED off: ambient air is constantly entering

the car.

▷

Window glass.

Upper body area.

Footwell.

LED on, recirculated-air mode: the ambient

air supply is permanently shut off.

The recirculated-air mode automatically

switches off at low outside temperatures after

a given time, to avoid condensation.

In the event of condensation, switch off the re‐

circulated-air mode and increase the air flow if

necessary.

Programs can be combined as desired.

Adjusting the air flow manually

Adequate ventilation

Turn the wheel to select the de‐

sired air flow.

If you stay in the vehicle for a long time,

ensure there is adequate ventilation from the

outside and do not use recirculated-air mode

continuously, otherwise the air quality in the

interior will steadily deteriorate and condensa‐

tion on the windows will increase.◀

The heating or cooling power is

more effective the greater the air

flow.

In order to protect the battery the air flow rate

of the automatic air conditioning is reduced, if

necessary.

Temperature

Turn the wheel to select the de‐

sired temperature.

AUTO program

Press the button.

The air flow, air distribution and tem‐

perature are automatically regulated.

The automatic air conditioning sets this tem‐

perature as quickly as possible, using higher

cooling or heating power if necessary. The

temperature is then maintained.

Depending on the selected temperature and

external influences, the air is directed towards

the windscreen, side windows, and upper

body, and into the footwell.

Avoid switching between different temperature

settings in rapid succession. The automatic air

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conditioning will not then have sufficient time

to establish the temperature selected.

When using the automatic air conditioning,

condensation water, see page 183, develops

that exits underneath the vehicle.

Defrosting windows and removing

condensation

Heated rear window

Press the button.

This removes ice and condensation

quickly from the windscreen and the front side

windows.

The heated rear window is switched

off automatically after a certain time.

Switching system on/off

Switching off

The air flow can be adapted when the program

is active.

If there is condensation, also switch on the

cooling function to dehumidify the air.

Turn rotary switch for air flow, see page 157, to

0. Blower and automatic air conditioning are

fully switched off.

Cooling function

The interior can only be cooled when the en‐

gine is running.

Switching on

Set desired air flow.

Press the button.

The automatic program can also be switched

on directly using the AUTO button.

Air is cooled and dried, then reheated

to suit the temperature setting.

Microfilter

The microfilter traps dust and pollen in the in‐

coming air.

Depending on weather conditions, the wind‐

screen and side windows may mist over mo‐

mentarily when the engine is started.

This filter should be changed during mainte‐

nance on your vehicle, see page 219.

The cooling function is switched on automati‐

cally in the AUTO program.

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Automatic air conditioning with extended functionality

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Temperature, left

AUTO program

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Temperature, right

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11 Recirculated-air mode

12 SYNC program

Display

Remove ice and condensation

Air flow, residual heat

Display

13 Cooling function

14 Heated rear window

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Air distribution

Maximum cooling effect

Information

Air conditioning functions in detail

Temperature

Adequate ventilation

If you stay in the vehicle for a long time,

ensure there is adequate ventilation from the

outside and do not use recirculated-air mode

continuously, otherwise the air quality in the

interior will steadily deteriorate and condensa‐

tion on the windows will increase.◀

Turn the wheel to select the de‐

sired temperature.

The automatic air conditioning sets this tem‐

perature as quickly as possible, using higher

cooling or heating power if necessary. The

temperature is then maintained.

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Avoid switching between different temperature

settings in rapid succession. The automatic air

conditioning will not then have sufficient time

to establish the temperature selected.

If there is condensation on the window, switch

on the cooling function as well or press the

AUTO button to use the condensation sensor.

Adjusting the air flow manually

To be able to regulate the air flow manually,

first switch off the AUTO program.

AUTO program

Press the button.

The air flow, air distribution and tem‐

perature are automatically regulated.

Pressing the button on the left or right

reduces or increases the air flow.

Depending on the selected temperature, inten‐

sity AUTO program and external influences,

the air is directed towards the windscreen, side

windows, upper body, and into the footwell.

The selected air flow is shown on the display

for automatic air conditioning.

In order to protect the battery the air flow rate

of the automatic air conditioning is reduced, if

necessary.

The cooling function, see page 161, is

switched on automatically in the AUTO pro‐

gram.

Adjusting the air distribution manually

A condensation sensor also controls the pro‐

gram so that condensation is avoided as much

as possible.

Press button repeatedly to select a

program:

▷

Upper body area.

To switch off program: press button again or

manually adjust air distribution.

Upper body area and footwell.

Footwell.

Intensity of AUTO program

Windows and footwell.

When AUTO program is switched on, auto‐

matic control of the intensity can be changed.

Windows, upper body area and footwell.

Windows: only on the driver's side.

Windows and upper body area.

Pressing the button on the left or right

reduces or increases intensity.

If there is condensation on the window, press

the AUTO button in order to use the conden‐

sation sensor.

The selected intensity is shown on the display

for automatic air conditioning.

Defrosting windows and removing

condensation

Maximum cooling effect

Press the button.

System is set to lowest temperature,

This removes ice and condensation

quickly from the windscreen and the front side

windows.

optimum air flow and recirculated-air mode.

The air flows from the outlets for the upper

body area. Therefore open the ventilation

vents.

To do this, point the side nozzles at the side

windows if necessary.

The function is available through an outside

temperature of approximately 0 ℃/32 ℉ and

with the engine running.

The air flow can be adapted when the program

is active.

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The air flow can be adapted when the program

is active.

Cooling function

The interior can only be cooled when the en‐

gine is running.

Automatic air recirculation control,

AUC/recirculated-air mode

Press the button.

Air is cooled and dried, then reheated

to suit the temperature setting.

If the air outside the vehicle has an unpleasant

odour or contains pollutants, the supply to the

interior of the vehicle can be shut off. The air

inside the vehicle is then recirculated.

Depending on weather conditions, the wind‐

screen and side windows may mist over mo‐

mentarily when the engine is started.

Press button repeatedly to call up an

operating mode:

The cooling function is switched on automati‐

cally in the AUTO program.

▷

LEDs off: ambient air is constantly entering

the car.

When using the automatic air conditioning,

condensation water, see page 183, develops

that exits underneath the vehicle.

Left-hand LED on, AUC mode: a sensor

detects pollutants in the outside air and

shuts it out automatically.

Heated rear window

▷

Right-hand LED on, recirculated-air mode:

the ambient air supply is permanently shut

off.

Press the button.

The heated rear window is switched

off automatically after a certain time.

The recirculated-air mode automatically

switches off at low outside temperatures after

a given time, to avoid condensation.

Switching system on/off

Switching off

If there is condensation on the window, switch

off recirculated-air mode and press the AUTO

button to use the condensation sensor. Ensure

that air can flow towards the windscreen.

Hold down left button until the control

shuts down.

Adequate ventilation

If you stay in the vehicle for a long time,

ensure there is adequate ventilation from the

outside and do not use recirculated-air mode

continuously, otherwise the air quality in the

interior will steadily deteriorate and condensa‐

tion on the windows will increase.◀

Switching on

Press any key, except:

▷

SYNC program.

Heated rear window.

Air flow left side button.

Seat heating

SYNC program

Microfilter/activated charcoal filter

Press the button.

In outside and recirculated-air mode, the mi‐

crofilter/activated carbon filter filters dust, pol‐

len and harmful gases from the air.

Current temperature adjustment on

the driver's side is transferred to the front pas‐

senger's side.

This filter should be changed during mainte‐

nance on your vehicle, see page 219.

The program is switched off if the setting is

changed on the front passenger side.

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Ventilation in rear passenger

compartment

Ventilation

Ventilation at front

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Knurled wheel to open and close the air

outlets continuously, arrow 1.

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Lever to change the direction in which air

flows, arrow 1.

Knurled wheel for varying the temperature,

arrow 2.

Knurled wheels to open and close the air

outlets continuously, arrow 2.

Towards blue: cooler

Towards red: warmer.

Knurled wheel for varying temperature in

upper body area, arrow 3.

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Lever to change the direction in which air

flows, arrow 3.

Towards blue: cooler

Towards red: warmer.

Set interior temperature for driver and front

seat passenger is not changed.

Independent ventilation/

auxiliary heating

Setting the ventilation

Principle

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Ventilation for cooling:

The independent ventilation system ventilates

the passenger compartment and lowers its

temperature under some circumstances.

Adjust the outlets so that air is directed to‐

wards you, for example if the vehicle's inte‐

rior has become hot.

The auxiliary heating system warms up the

passenger compartment; snow and ice can be

removed more easily. With the ignition

switched off, the air is automatically directed

towards the windscreen, side windows and

footwell.

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Draught-free ventilation:

Adjust the outlets so that the air flows past

you.

The systems can be switched on and off di‐

rectly or via two preselected switch-on times.

They remain switched on for 30 minutes.

This function is possible using the iDrive or the

remote control.

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If the auxiliary heating was not used for a num‐

ber of months, it can be necessary to switch

the system on again after a few minutes.

Notes

Auxiliary heating in enclosed spaces

Never operate the auxiliary heating sys‐

tem in enclosed spaces, as inhaling the harm‐

ful exhaust gas can lead to loss of conscious‐

ness with fatal consequences. The exhaust

gas contains carbon monoxide, which is col‐

ourless and odourless, but highly toxic. Switch

off auxiliary heating when filling up.◀

Switching on/off directly

On the Control Display:

1. "Settings"

2. "Climate"

3. "Activate aux. heating" or

"Activate aux. ventilation"

Operating the auxiliary heating

When operating the auxiliary heating,

high temperatures may occur under the body.

Before switching on the auxiliary heating, en‐

sure that there are no inflammable materials,

e.g. hay, leaves, grass, etc. under the vehicle. It

could ignite and cause a fire, with the risk of

severe injuries or damage.◀

symbol on automatic air conditioning

flashes when system is switched on.

The system continues to run for a short time

after it has been switched off.

Preselecting the switch-on time

On the Control Display:

If ambient temperatures are below 0 ℃/32 ℉

water vapour condenses and wets the ground

underneath the vehicle.

1. "Settings"

2. "Climate"

3. "Start time 1:" or "Start time 2:"

4. Set desired time.

Operating requirements

Independent ventilation

Activating the switch-on time

On the Control Display:

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With remote control or with a preselected

switch-on time: outside temperature above

approximately 15 ℃/59 ℉.

1. "Settings"

2. "Climate"

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In the direct mode and if no auxiliary heat‐

ing is installed: at any outside temperature.

3. "Activate start time 1" or "Activate start

time 2"

Open the ventilation vents so the air can flow

out.

Symbol on the automatic air conditioning

system is illuminated when the switch-on time

is active.

Auxiliary heating

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With remote control or with a preselected

switch-on time: outside temperature below

approximately 15 ℃/59 ℉.

Symbol on the automatic air conditioning

system flashes when the system has cut in.

The system switches on within the next

24 hours only. Afterwards, it must be reactiva‐

ted.

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In the direct mode: at any outside tempera‐

ture.

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Adequate charge state of the battery.

Fuel level is above the reserve volume.

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The symbol on the display of the automatic

air conditioning system flashes.

Remote control

Overview

Frequencies

The remote control can malfunction due to

nearby external systems or devices using the

same frequency.

Changing the batteries

Replace the batteries if a Check Control mes‐

sage is displayed or the LED is no longer illu‐

minated or flashes when the remote control is

activated.

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LED: transmission acknowledgement

No rechargeable batteries

Switching on/off

Do not use rechargeable batteries, other‐

wise their contents can cause damage.◀

Activate independent ventilation/auxiliary

heating

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Deactivate independent ventilation/auxili‐

ary heating

1. Use a suitable object to unclip the battery

compartment, arrow 1.

Range of the remote control

Due to reception, the mean range is approxi‐

mately 150 m, 490 ft.

The range is best when you hold the remote

control as high as possible, pointing upwards.

Switching on/off directly

2. Remove the cover for the battery compart‐

ment, arrow 2.

1.

Press the button until the green

LED is illuminated.

3. Insert batteries of the same type.

4. Press the cover back into position.

2. Within approximately five seconds, press

the desired button until the green or red

LED is illuminated:

Dispose of old batteries at an author‐

ised collecting point or hand them in to

a Service Centre.

Switching on

Switching off

New remote control

Correct transmission to the system is con‐

firmed for approximately two seconds by the

green LED flashing rapidly.

A new remote control can be operated as a

spare remote control or in the event of loss. If

required, this can be initialised by your Service

Centre.

In the event of a transmission fault, the red

LED is illuminated for approximately two sec‐

onds.

Two remote controls can be used for the vehi‐

cle.

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