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Climate control

The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends

having the interior filter changed during vehicle

maintenance.

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific, and optional equipment offered with

the series. It also describes features and func-

tions that are not necessarily available in the

vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or

country versions. This also applies to safety

functions and systems. When using these

functions and systems, the applicable laws

and regulations must be observed.

Automatic climate control

Overview

Buttons in the vehicle

Air quality

General information

The air quality in the interior is improved by the

following components:

▷

Emission tested passenger compartment.

Interior filter.

Climate control functions

Air conditioning system to control the

temperature, air flow and recirculated-air

mode.

Button

Function

Defrost function.

▷

Pre-ventilation.

Automatic recirculated-air control.

Rear window defroster.

AUTO program.

Interior filter

The interior filter cleans the incoming fresh

air or the circulated interior air in recirculation

mode.

Temperature.

Depending on the equipment:

▷

Dust and pollen is filtered out from the in-

flowing air.

Switching off.

▷

Nano-particle emissions are reduced.

Gaseous pollutants are filtered.

Air flow, manual.

Air distribution, manual.

Microbial particles, viruses and allergens

are filtered.

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Setting the temperature

Button

Function

Using the button:

Air recirculation mode.

Press the upper or lower button side

to set the desired temperature.

Air conditioning.

Via iDrive:

Maximum cooling.

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

Seat heating, refer to page 116.

3. "Climate control"

4. "Heating/ventilation"

5. "Driver"

Some of the functions can also be used via

voice, e.g., temperature.

6. "Temperature:"

7. Set the desired temperature.

Switching climate control functions

on/off

Do not rapidly change between different tem-

perature settings. Otherwise, the automatic cli-

mate control will not have sufficient time to ad-

just the set temperature.

Turning on

Press one of the following buttons:

Air conditioning

▷

Temperature.

Air conditioning.

Principle

Maximum cooling.

AUTO program.

The air in the interior will be cooled and dehu-

midified and, depending on the temperature

setting, warmed again.

Air recirculation mode.

Air flow, manual.

Functional requirement

The interior can only be cooled with the drive-

ready state switched on.

Air distribution, manual.

Defrosting the windshield

Turning off

Complete system:

Switch air conditioning on/off

Press the button.

Press the button until the automatic

climate control switches off.

The LED is illuminated when the air

conditioning is switched on.

Depending on the weather, the windshield and

the side windows may fog up briefly when

drive-ready state is switched on.

Temperature

Principle

Air conditioning is switched on automatically

with the AUTO program.

The automatic climate control cools or heats

to the configured temperature and then keeps

the temperature constant.

When using the cooling mode, condensation

that will exit below the vehicle.

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4. "Heating/ventilation"

5. "Automatic"

Maximum cooling

Principle

Depending on the selected temperature and

outside influences, the air is directed to the

windshield, side windows, upper body, and

into the footwell.

The system is set to the lowest temperature,

optimum air flow and recirculated-air mode

with the drive-ready state switched on.

Point the side air vents toward the side win-

dows.

Functional requirement

The system is available at outside tempera-

tures above approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃ and with the

drive-ready state switched on.

The air conditioning is switched on with the

AUTO program.

The AUTO program is switched off automati-

cally, when manual air distribution is set.

Switching maximum cooling on/off

Press the button.

Air recirculation mode

The LED is illuminated when maxi-

mum cooling is switched on.

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.

Air flows out of the air vents to the upper body

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

The air flow can be adjusted with the program

active.

When recirculated-air mode is switched off,

fresh air is directed into the vehicle's interior.

AUTO program

Switch air recirculation on/off

Using the button:

Principle

The AUTO program cools, ventilates or heats

the car's interior automatically.

Press the button.

The LED of the button is illuminated

when the air-recirculation mode is switched

on.

The air flow, air distribution and the tempera-

ture will be controlled automatically depending

on the interior temperature and the setting for

the desired temperature.

Via iDrive:

1. "CAR"

Switching the AUTO program on/off

2. "Settings"

Using the button:

3. "Climate control"

4. "Air quality"

Press the button.

The LED of the button is illuminated

with the AUTO program switched on.

5. Select the desired setting:

▷

"Air recirculation"

"Fresh air"

Via iDrive:

1. "CAR"

To prevent window condensation, recirculated-

air mode switches off automatically after a cer-

2. "Settings"

3. "Climate control"

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tain amount of time, depending on the envi-

ronmental conditions.

Defrost function

With constant air recirculation mode, the air

quality in the interior deteriorates and window

fogging increases.

Principle

Ice and condensation are quickly removed

from the windshield and the front side win-

dows.

If there is window condensation, switch off re-

circulated-air mode or defog the windows.

Switching the Defrost function on/off

Air flow, manual

Press the button.

The LED of the button is illuminated

when the system is switched on.

Principle

The air flow for climate control can be adjusted

manually.

The air flow can be adjusted manually with the

system switched on.

Adjusting the air flow manually

If there is any window condensation, switch

on the AUTO program or the air conditioning.

Make sure that air can flow to the windshield.

Press the lower or upper side of the

button: decrease or increase air flow.

The selected air flow is shown on the climate

control display.

Rear window defroster

The air flow may be reduced to preserve the

vehicle battery.

Principle

Ice and condensation are removed from the

rear window quickly.

Manual air distribution

Functional requirement

The function is operational when the drive-

ready state is switched on.

Principle

The air distribution for climate control can be

adjusted manually.

Switching rear window defroster on/off

Adjusting the air distribution manually

Press the button. The LED is illu-

minated with rear window defroster

switched on.

Press the button repeatedly. Select

the desired setting:

The rear window defroster switches off auto-

matically after a certain period of time.

▷

Windows, upper body area, and footwell.

Upper body area and footwell.

Footwell.

Windows and footwell.

Windows.

Windows and upper body.

Upper body area.

The selected air distribution is shown on the

climate control display.

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Button

Function

Automatic climate control

with enhanced features

Seat heating, refer to page 116.

Air conditioning.

Overview

Open Climate menu such as

for the following settings: up-

per body temperature adjust-

ment, pre-ventilation.

Buttons in the vehicle

Some of the functions can also be used via

voice, e.g., temperature.

Opening the Climate menu

Press the button.

The Climate menu is displayed.

Climate control functions

For example, the following climate control

functions can be accessed via the Climate

menu:

Button

Function

Temperature.

▷

Air quality.

Heating/ventilation.

Pre-ventilation/heating

Air conditioning.

Air recirculation mode.

Maximum cooling.

AUTO program.

Individual settings can be entered for some of

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

tensity.

Switching climate control functions

on/off

Air flow, manual.

Switching off.

Intensity AUTO program.

Turning on

Press one of the following buttons:

Air distribution, manual.

▷

Temperature.

Defrost function.

Climate menu.

Maximum cooling.

Rear window defroster.

AUTO program.

Air recirculation mode.

Upper side of the air flow, manual button.

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▷

Air distribution, manual.

Defrosting the windshield

The air flow of the ventilation in the upper body

area heats or cools noticeably, depending on

the adjusted temperature.

This does not change the set interior tempera-

ture for the driver and front passenger.

Turning off

Complete system:

Press and hold the button until the

integrated automatic climate control

switches off.

Adjust temperature of the ventilation

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "Climate control"

Temperature

4. "Heating/ventilation"

5. "Temperature adjustment"

6. Set the desired temperature.

Principle

The automatic climate control cools or heats

to the configured temperature and then keeps

the temperature constant.

The temperature is individually adjusted, e.g.

colder toward blue, warmer toward red.

Setting the temperature

Using the button:

Air conditioning

Principle

Press the upper or lower button side

to set the desired temperature.

The air in the interior will be cooled and dehu-

midified and, depending on the temperature

setting, warmed again.

Via iDrive:

1. "CAR"

Functional requirement

The interior can only be cooled with the drive-

ready state switched on.

2. "Settings"

3. "Climate control"

4. "Heating/ventilation"

5. "Driver" or "Front passenger"

6. "Temperature:"

7. Set the desired temperature.

8. "OK"

Switch air conditioning on/off

Using the button:

Press the button.

Via iDrive:

Do not rapidly change between different tem-

perature settings. Otherwise, the automatic cli-

mate control will not have sufficient time to ad-

just the set temperature.

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "Climate control"

4. "Heating/ventilation"

5. "A/C"

Temperature of the ventilation

General information

The temperature of the ventilation in the upper

body area can be adjusted.

Depending on the weather, the windshield and

the side windows may fog up briefly when

drive-ready state is switched on.

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Air conditioning is switched on automatically

with the AUTO program.

The LED of the button is illuminated with the

AUTO program switched on.

When using the cooling mode, condensation

that will exit below the vehicle.

Via iDrive:

1. "CAR"

Maximum cooling

2. "Settings"

3. "Climate control"

4. "Heating/ventilation"

5. "Driver"

Principle

The system is set to the lowest temperature,

optimum air flow and recirculated-air mode

with the drive-ready state switched on.

6. "Automatic"

Depending on the selected settings and out-

side influences, the air is directed to the wind-

shield, side windows, upper body, and into the

footwell.

Functional requirement

The function is available at an outside temper-

ature above approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃ and with the

drive-ready state switched on.

Point the side air vents toward the side win-

dows.

Switching maximum cooling on/off

The air conditioning is switched on with the

AUTO program.

Press the button.

At the same time, a condensation sensor con-

trols the program so as to prevent window

condensation as much as possible.

The LED is illuminated when maxi-

mum cooling is switched on.

Air flows out of the air vents to the upper body

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

The AUTO program is switched off automati-

cally, when manual air distribution is set.

The air flow can be adjusted with the program

active.

Adjusting the intensity of the air flow

With the AUTO program switched on, the in-

tensity can be adjusted. This changes the au-

tomatic control for the air mass.

AUTO program

Principle

Using the button:

The AUTO program cools, ventilates or heats

the car's interior automatically.

Press the lower or upper side of the

button: decrease or increase intensity.

The air distribution and the temperature are

controlled automatically depending on the in-

terior temperature and the desired tempera-

ture setting including the selected intensity of

the air flow.

Via iDrive:

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "Climate control"

4. "Heating/ventilation"

5. "Driver"

Switching the AUTO program on/off

Using the button:

Press the button.

6. "Level"

7. Set the desired intensity.

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The selected intensity is shown on the climate

control display.

Switch air recirculation on/off

Using the button:

Press the button.

Automatic recirculated-air control

The LED of the button is illuminated

when the air-recirculation mode is switched

on.

Principle

The automatic recirculated-air control recog-

nizes pollutants in the outside air. The outside

air supply is shut off and the interior air is recir-

culated.

Via iDrive:

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

General information

If the system is activated, a sensor detects

pollutants in the outside air and controls the

shut-off automatically.

3. "Climate control"

4. "Air quality"

5. Select the desired setting:

▷

"Air recirculation"

"Fresh air"

If the system is deactivated, outside air contin-

uously flows into the interior.

To prevent window condensation, recirculated-

air mode switches off automatically after a cer-

tain amount of time, depending on the envi-

ronmental conditions.

With constant air recirculation mode, the air

quality in the interior deteriorates and window

fogging increases.

If there is window condensation, switch off re-

circulated-air mode or defog the windows.

With constant air recirculation mode, the air

quality in the interior deteriorates and window

fogging increases.

Switching automatic recirculated-air

control on/off

1. "CAR"

If there is window condensation, switch off re-

circulated-air mode or defog the windows.

2. "Settings"

Air flow, manual

3. "Climate control"

4. "Air quality"

5. "Automatic"

Principle

The air flow for climate control can be adjusted

manually.

Air recirculation mode

General information

To adjust the air flow manually switch off

AUTO program first.

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.

Adjusting the air flow manually

Press the lower or upper side of the

button: decrease or increase air flow.

When recirculated-air mode is switched off,

fresh air is directed into the vehicle's interior.

The selected air flow is shown on the climate

control display.

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The air flow may be reduced to preserve the

vehicle battery.

The program is switched off automatically if

the settings on the front passenger side are

changed.

Manual air distribution

Defrost function

Principle

The air distribution for climate control can be

adjusted manually.

Ice and condensation are quickly removed

from the windshield and the front side win-

dows.

Adjusting the air distribution manually

Press the button repeatedly. Select

the desired setting:

Switching the Defrost function on/off

Press the button.

▷

Windows, upper body area, and footwell.

Upper body area and footwell.

Footwell.

The LED of the button is illuminated

when the system is switched on.

The air flow can be adjusted manually with the

system switched on.

Windows and footwell.

Windows.

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.

Windows and upper body area.

Upper body area.

The selected air distribution is shown on the

climate control display.

Rear window defroster

SYNC program

Principle

Ice and condensation are removed from the

rear window quickly.

Principle

The Sync program can be used to apply the

settings on the driver's side to the passenger’s

side.

Functional requirement

The function is operational when the drive-

ready state is switched on.

Switching the SYNC program on/off

1. "CAR"

Switching rear window defroster on/off

2. "Settings"

Press the button. The LED is illu-

minated with rear window defroster

switched on.

3. "Climate control"

4. "Synchronize"

The following settings of the driver's side can

be transferred to the passenger's side:

The rear window defroster switches off auto-

matically after a certain period of time.

▷

Temperature.

Air flow.

Air distribution.

AUTO program.

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Ventilation

Pre-ventilation

Principle

The air flow directions can be adjusted individ-

ually for direct or indirect ventilation.

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

General information

Open the air vents and position them to ensure

effective climate control.

General information

The system can be switched on and off directly

or via a preset departure time.

Direct ventilation

The air flow is directed towards the passen-

gers. The air flow heats or cools noticeably,

depending on the adjusted temperature.

The activation time is determined based on

the outside temperature. The system promptly

switches on before the selected departure

time.

Functional requirements

Indirect ventilation

▷

The vehicle is in idle state or standby state

and not in drive-ready state.

The air flow is not directed towards the pas-

sengers. The vehicle interior is warmed or

cooled indirectly, depending on the set tem-

perature.

▷

The vehicle battery is sufficiently charged.

If pre-ventilation is switched on, the vehicle

battery will be discharged. Thus, limit the

maximum activation time to save the vehi-

cle battery. The system will be available

again after the engine is started or after a

short trip.

Front ventilation

▷

Make sure that the vehicle's date and time

are set correctly.

Open the air vents to allow air to flow out.

Switching on/off directly

▷

Lever for changing the airflow direction, ar-

row 1.

General information

There are different ways to switch the system

on or off.

Knurled wheel for variable opening and

closing of the air vents, arrow 2.

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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Using the button

Departure time

Functional requirement

Principle

When the vehicle is in standby state, the pre-

ventilation can be switched on or off with the

automatic climate control buttons.

Different departure times can be set to ensure

a comfortable interior temperature in the vehi-

cle at the time of departure.

▷

One-time departure time: the time can be

set.

Turning on

Press one of the following buttons:

The system is switched on once.

▷

Temperature.

▷

Departure time with weekday: time and day

of the week can be set.

Air conditioning.

Maximum cooling.

On the desired weekdays, the system will

be switched on before the set departure

time.

AUTO program.

Air recirculation mode.

Upper side of the air flow, manual button.

Air distribution, manual.

Defrosting the windshield

The departure time is preselected in two steps:

▷

Set departure times.

Activate departure times.

A minimum of 10 minutes should pass be-

tween setting/activating the departure time

and the planned departure time to allow a suf-

ficient period of time for the climate control.

Turning off

Press and hold the bottom button.

The system switches off after leaving and lock-

ing the vehicle.

Setting the departure time

Via iDrive

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

Turning on

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. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "Climate control"

4. "Pre-ventilation"

5. "Start now"

Display

Icon

Description

Activating the departure time

Icon on the climate control

display.

Functional requirement

To switch on the pre-ventilation automatically

at the departure time, the departure time must

be activated first.

Flashing: the pre-ventila-

tion is switched on.

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Via iDrive

or areas with insufficient ventilation, e.g. in

enclosed garages.

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "Climate control"

4. "Pre-ventilation"

5. "Departure plan"

Warning

When stationary climate control is in opera-

tion, 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 materi-

als can ignite. There is a risk of fire. Make

sure that no combustible materials can come

in contact with hot vehicle parts during sta-

tionary climate control operation, e.g. leaves,

grass, gas, gasoline, oil or other combustible

objects.

6. Activate the desired departure time.

Display

,

Icon on the climate control display

signals an activated departure time.

Pre-conditioning through

Remote Engine Start

Principle

Functional requirements

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.

▷

The vehicle is in idle state or standby state

and not in drive-ready state.

▷

Battery is sufficiently charged.

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 deac-

tivated again.

The system starts the engine automatically

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

Safety information

▷

The fuel tank capacity is sufficient.

Hood is closed.

DANGER

Make sure that the vehicle's date and time

are set correctly.

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

stationary climate control in enclosed areas

▷

Air vents are opened.

Enabling the automatic engine start

function

The automatic engine start must be enabled

once before using the system. Otherwise, the

engine cannot switch on automatically to cli-

matize the car's interior.

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Via iDrive:

Switching off with the Start/Stop

button

1. "CAR"

The system can be switched off directly as fol-

lows: pressing the Start/Stop button, without

depressing the brake pedal.

2. "Settings"

3. "Climate control"

4. "Preconditioning/ventilation"

5. "Remote Engine Start"

6. "Starting engine for clim. control"

7. Confirm the disclaimer.

Switching on via departure time

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.

Switching on/off directly

General information

The system switches off automatically after

approx. 15 minutes.

▷

One-time departure time: the time of the

scheduled departure can be set.

The system is switched on once.

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.

▷

Departure time with weekday: time and day

of the week of the scheduled departure can

be set.

The departure time is preselected in two steps:

Switching on via iDrive

1. "CAR"

▷

Set departure times.

Activate departure times.

2. "Settings"

The climate control function will start approx-

imately 10 minutes before the set departure

time and continue for approximately 5 more

minutes after the departure time.

3. "Climate control"

4. "Preconditioning/ventilation"

5. "Start now"

A minimum of 10 minutes should pass be-

tween setting/activating the departure time

and the planned departure time to allow a suf-

ficient period of time for the climate control.

Switching on/off via vehicle key

The system can be switched on and off using

the vehicle key.

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.

Press the button on the vehicle key three

times within 1 second.

After operating the vehicle key, it will take

approximately 3 seconds until the engine is

switched on.

Observe the information about the intended

use of the vehicle.

Additional information:

To switch off the system, press the button

again three times.

For Your Own Safety, refer to page 8.

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Adjusting the departure time via iDrive

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "Climate control"

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.

Activating the departure time via iDrive

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "Climate control"

4. "Preconditioning/ventilation"

5. "Departure plan"

6. Activate the desired departure time.

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 icon on the automatic climate

control signals an activated departure time.

The icon flashes while Remote Engine Start

is running.

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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