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Function

Vehicle features and options

Maximum cooling.

This chapter describes model-specific

equipment, systems, and functions that are

currently available, or may become available

in the future, even if they are not present in

the vehicle.

Air recirculation mode.

Automatic recirculated-air

control.

Additional information:

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

Fresh air.

Climate control

SYNC program.

Seat heating.

Overview

Functions in the Climate menu

Some climate control functions, e.g., seat

heating or air flow, can be configured using

the Climate Control menu on the Interaction

Unit.

Steering wheel heating.

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Function

Buttons, automatic climate control

Turn the climate control

system on/off.

Automatic program.

Temperature.

Air flow.

The defrost and rear window heating func-

tions can be turned on/off using the switch

cluster.

Air distribution.

Air conditioning.

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Settings

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Function

Individual settings for climate control func-

tions, e.g., seat heating intensity, can be

configured using the Interaction Unit.

Defrost function.

Rear window defroster.

1.

To configure the climate control

functions individually, select the icon

for the Climate Control menu on the

menu bar.

Calling up climate control

functions

Access the Climate menu via the Interaction

Unit:

2.

Tap the settings button.

3. Select the desired setting.

Select the Climate menu icon on the

menu bar.

Automatic program

Or:

Go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "Climate control".

Principle

The automatic program ensures a comforta-

ble climate, which can be modified with the

desired temperature and individual settings.

Turning the air conditioning

system on/off

The AUTO program cools, ventilates, and

heats the vehicle interior automatically.

The climate control system can be turned

on/off using the Interaction Unit.

Depending on the equipment, the automatic

program provides the best possible settings

for climate control functions depending on

the outside temperature, interior tempera-

ture, sunlight, seat occupancy and the de-

sired temperature setting:

1.

Select the Climate menu icon on

the menu bar.

2.

Tap the power button.

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Air flow.

The entire climate control system is turned

on or off with the last settings applied.

Air distribution.

Temperature.

When the air conditioning system is turned

on, individual climate control functions can

be turned off.

Seat heating.

Steering wheel heating.

General information

The automatic program takes seat occu-

pancy into account, regulating the climate

in an energy-efficient manner that is tail-

ored to the occupants.

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At the same time, a condensation sensor

controls the automatic program in order to

prevent window condensation to the extent

possible.

functions, e.g., seat heating, is adjusted in-

dividually.

1.

Select the Climate menu icon on

the menu bar.

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2.

Tap the settings button.

3. Select the desired setting.

Each level has a specific control range of

the intensity.

Based on the stored data models, the inten-

sities are dynamically adjusted while driv-

ing. It is not necessary to manually change

the desired intensity to lower or higher lev-

els while driving.

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Temperature

Seat heating

Custom settings for climate control func-

tions are saved and applied automatically,

e.g., after the vehicle is started.

Steering wheel heating

Air flow intensity

Climate control functions bar

Settings

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3

4

Display

The indicator on the temperature display

provides information about the temperature

difference between the set desired tempera-

ture and the current interior temperature.

Turning the automatic program

on/off

The AUTO program can be turned on/off

using the Interaction Unit.

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The flashing red or blue bar next to the

temperature display indicates that the

interior temperature is being adjusted.

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Once the bar stops flashing, the desired

interior temperature has been reached.

1.

2.

Select the Climate menu icon on

the menu bar.

Temperature

Tap the automatic program but-

ton.

Principle

The automatic climate control cools or heats

to the configured temperature and then

keeps the temperature constant.

Setting the intensity

When the automatic program is activated,

the intensity of individual climate control

Setting the temperature

The driver and front passenger can each

adjust the temperature as they prefer.

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Air distribution settings

Principle

The air distribution can be adjusted as re-

quired in manual mode.

Adjusting the air distribution

The air distribution can be adjusted via the

Interaction Unit:

1. Tap the button with temperature dis-

play.

2. Set the desired temperature.

1.

Select the Climate menu icon on

the menu bar.

2. Select the desired setting:

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Raise the temperature.

Lower the temperature.

Do not rapidly switch between different

temperature settings. Otherwise, the auto-

matic climate control will not have suffi-

cient time to adjust the set temperature.

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Aim the air flow downward, arrow 1.

Aim the air flow upward, arrow 2.

Aim the air flow at the windshield,

arrow 3.

Air flow

Principle

The air flow generated by the blower can be

adjusted as needed.

The air flow may be reduced to preserve the

vehicle battery.

The selected air distribution is displayed.

Adjusting the air flow

The air flow can be configured using the

Interaction Unit:

Air conditioning

1.

Select the Climate menu icon on

the menu bar.

2. Select the desired setting.

Principle

With the climate control function, the air

inside the vehicle is cooled and dehumidi-

fied, then warmed again depending on the

temperature settings.

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Tap the large air flow icon to

increase the air flow.

Functional requirement

The climate control function can be used

with standby or drive-ready state.

Tap the small air flow icon to

reduce the air flow.

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Switching the cooling function

on/off

The air conditioning can be turned on/off

using the Interaction Unit:

Turning maximum cooling on/off

Maximum cooling can be turned on/off us-

ing the Interaction Unit:

1.

Select the Climate menu icon on

the menu bar.

1.

Select the Climate menu icon on

the menu bar.

2.

Tap the maximum cooling button.

2.

Tap the climate control function

button.

The air vents open. Air flows out of the air

vents to the upper body area.

In recirculated-air mode, the air condition-

ing is automatically turned on to dry the air

and avoid window condensation.

Air recirculation mode

Depending on the weather, the windshield

and the side windows may fog up briefly

when drive-ready state is switched on.

Principle

With air recirculation, if unpleasant odors

or pollutants are detected in the outside air,

the outside air supply can be temporarily

stopped. The system then recirculates the

interior air.

When using the cooling mode, condensa-

tion that will exit below the vehicle.

Maximum cooling

With automatic air recirculation, outside air

is fed in, or the interior air is recirculated,

depending on the outside air quality.

Principle

When air recirculation is off, outside air is

channeled into the interior.

Maximum cooling is used to cool the vehicle

interior quickly and effectively.

The interior filter cleans the incoming fresh

air or the circulated interior air in recircula-

tion mode.

The lowest temperature and the maximum

air flow are set automatically.

Functional requirement

Maximum cooling can be used when

General information

If there is window condensation, turn off

the air recirculation.

the outside temperature exceeds approx.

32 ℉/0 ℃ and when drive-ready state is on.

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Turning air recirculation on/off

Turning the SYNC program on/off

Air recirculation can be turned on/off using

the Interaction Unit:

The SYNC program can be turned on/off us-

ing the Interaction Unit:

1.

Select the Climate menu icon on

the menu bar.

1.

Select the Climate menu icon on

the menu bar.

2. The current operating mode is displayed

on the climate control functions bar. Tap

the button and select the desired operat-

ing mode.

2.

Tap the SYNC program button.

If the temperature settings for the front

passenger's side are changed, the SYNC pro-

gram turns off automatically.

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Recirculating air.

Fresh air.

Defrost function

Principle

With the defrost function, ice and conden-

sation are quickly removed from the wind-

shield and the front side windows.

Automatic recirculated-air

control.

In recirculated-air mode, the air condition-

ing turns on automatically to dry the air and

prevent condensation.

The air flow and air temperature are auto-

matically optimized for the removal of ice

and condensation.

Depending on vehicle equipment, the air

recirculation turns off automatically after

some time based on the ambient conditions

in order to prevent condensation.

The air distribution is directed toward the

windshield and front side windows.

If there is window condensation, turn on

the automatic program to take advantage of

the condensation sensor.

SYNC program

Turning the defrost function on/off

Principle

To turn the defrost function on/off,

press the defrost button on the

switch cluster.

If SYNC program is activated, the tempera-

ture settings on the driver's side are trans-

fered to the passenger's side.

The LED of the button is illuminated when

the system is switched on.

If the SYNC program is deactivated, the fol-

lowing settings are made automatically in

the automatic program depending on the

seat occupancy:

Make sure that air is able to flow to the

windshield and front side windows.

If the front passenger's seat is not occupied,

the settings on the driver's side are applied.

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Adjusting seat heating

Rear window defroster

Automatic program

Principle

When the automatic program is activated,

the intensity of seat heating can be ad-

justed: As you drive, the heater output is

automatically adjusted according to your set

intensity.

With the rear window defroster, ice and

condensation are quickly removed from the

rear window.

Functional requirement

The rear window heating can be used when

standby or drive-ready state is on.

Adjusting seat heating manually

The heater output level can be adjusted

manually:

Turning the rear window defroster

on/off

1. Tap the button with temperature dis-

play.

To turn the rear window heating on/

off, press the rear window heating

button on the switch cluster.

The LED illuminates when the rear window

heating is turned on.

The rear window defroster switches off au-

tomatically after a certain period of time.

Seat heating

2. Press the seat heating button repeatedly

until the desired level is selected, arrow.

If a consumption-optimized drive mode is

selected, the heater output is reduced.

Principle

When the seat heating is used, seats are

heated depending on the outside tempera-

ture and the interior temperature.

Steering wheel heating

The intensity can be stored using the au-

tomatic program. This function can be ad-

justed as necessary.

Principle

When the steering wheel heating is used,

the steering wheel is heated depending on

the outside temperature and the interior

temperature.

General information

If the trip is continued within approx.

15 minutes after an intermediate stop, the

functions are turned on automatically with

the temperature that was last set.

The intensity can be stored using the au-

tomatic program. This function can be ad-

justed as necessary.

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Adjusting steering wheel heating

Automatic program

Front ventilation

When the automatic program is activated,

the intensity of steering wheel heating can

be adjusted. As you drive, the heater output

is automatically adjusted according to your

set intensity.

Adjusting steering wheel heating

manually

The heater output level can be adjusted

manually:

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To adjust the air flow direction, push the

button in the desired direction.

To adjust the air flow, turn the knob to

open and close the vents variably.

1. Tap the button with temperature dis-

play.

Ventilation in the rear

2. Press the steering wheel heating button

repeatedly until the desired level is se-

lected, arrow.

To adjust the air flow, turn the knurled

wheel to open and close the vents variably.

If a consumption-optimized drive mode is

selected, the heater output is reduced.

Setting the ventilation

Depending on the desired ventilation, align

the air flow directly or indirectly toward the

passengers.

Ventilation

Open the air vents and position them to

ensure effective climate control.

Principle

The ventilation system has different options

for direct or indirect ventilation to optimize

air flow in the vehicle.

Air quality

The air flow heats or cools noticeably, de-

pending on the set desired temperature.

General information

The following components improve the air

quality inside the vehicle:

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Emissions-tested vehicle interior.

Interior filter.

tinues to run for some time after being

switched off.

Air conditioning system to control the

temperature, air flow, and air recircula-

tion.

Functional requirements

The following functional requirements apply

for pre-ventilation:

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Pre-ventilation.

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The vehicle is in idle state or standby

state.

Interior filter

The interior filter cleans the incoming fresh

air or the circulated interior air in recircula-

tion mode.

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The vehicle battery is sufficiently

charged.

If pre-ventilation is switched on, the ve-

hicle battery will be discharged. Thus,

limit the maximum activation time to

save the vehicle battery. System can be

used again once engine is started or af-

ter a short drive.

Depending on the equipment:

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Dust and pollen is filtered out from the

inflowing air.

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Nano-particle emissions are reduced.

Gaseous pollutants are filtered.

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Time and date are set correctly.

The ventilation air vents are open.

Microbial particles, viruses and aller-

gens are filtered.

The manufacturer of the vehicle recom-

mends having the interior filter changed

during vehicle maintenance.

Turning pre-ventilation on/off

Pre-ventilation can be turned on/off using

the Interaction Unit:

Pre-ventilation

1.

Select the Climate menu icon on

the menu bar.

Principle

2.

Tap the settings button.

Pre-ventilation is used to cool or heat the

vehicle interior before beginning a drive.

The vehicle interior is ventilated or heated

as necessary using residual engine heat, de-

pending on the set temperature and ambi-

ent temperature.

3. "Pre-ventilation"

4. Select the desired setting.

Departure time

Principle

Different departure times can be set to en-

sure a comfortable interior temperature in

the vehicle at the time of departure:

The system can be switched on and off di-

rectly or via a preset departure time.

The activation time is determined based

on the outside temperature. The system

promptly switches on before the selected

departure time.

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One-time departure time: the time can

be set.

The system switches off automatically after

a certain period of time. The system con-

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The system is switched on once.

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Departure time with weekday: Time and

day of week can be set.

5. Activate the desired departure time.

On the desired weekdays, the system

will be switched on before the set depar-

ture time.

Activating with the MINI app

Depending on vehicle equipment, the MINI

app with remote functionality can be used

to turn on preventilation at a preset depar-

ture time or immediately.

The departure time is preselected in two

steps:

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Set the departure time.

Activate departure times.

Pre-conditioning through Re-

mote Engine Start

Allow for at least 10 minutes between set-

ting and activating the departure time and

departing at the planned time. This gives

the air conditioning sufficient time to pre-

pare the vehicle interior.

Principle

Pre-conditioning cools or heats the vehi-

cle interior to a comfortable temperature

prior to departure. This system automati-

cally cools, ventilates, and heats depending

on the inside/outside temperature and set

temperature. Snow and ice may be removed

more easily.

Setting the departure time

The departure time can be set on the Inter-

action Unit:

1.

Select the Climate menu icon on

the menu bar.

The system starts the engine automatically

and allows it to run for a limited period of

time.

2.

Tap the settings button.

Safety information

3. "Pre-ventilation"

4. "Departure plan"

DANGER

5. Select the desired departure time.

6. Set the desired departure time.

7. Select the day of the week, as necessary.

If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventila-

tion is insufficient, harmful exhaust gases

can pollute the area in and around the

vehicle or penetrate the vehicle. The ex-

haust gases contain pollutants which are

colorless and odorless. In enclosed areas

or areas with insufficient ventilation, ex-

haust gases can also accumulate outside

of the vehicle. There is a danger to life.

Keep the exhaust pipe free and ensure suf-

ficient ventilation. Do not switch on sta-

tionary climate control in enclosed areas

or areas with insufficient ventilation, e.g.

in enclosed garages.

Activating the departure time

The departure time can be activated on the

Interaction Unit:

1.

Select the Climate menu icon on

the menu bar.

2.

Tap the settings button.

3. "Pre-ventilation"

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4. "Remote Engine Start"

5. "Start engine for climate control"

6. Confirm the legal disclaimer.

When stationary climate control is in op-

eration, high temperatures can occur un-

derneath the body, for instance caused by

the exhaust system. If combustible materi-

als such as leaves or grass come in contact

with hot parts of the exhaust system, these

materials can ignite. There is a risk of

fire. Make sure that no combustible mate-

rials can come in contact with hot vehicle

parts during stationary climate control op-

eration, e.g. leaves, grass, gas, gasoline, oil

or other combustible objects.

Turning on/turning off the pre-

conditioning

General information

The pre-conditioning turns off automatically

after max. 15 minutes for safety reasons.

The pre-conditioning can only be activated

twice in a row.

Pre-conditioning can be used again as soon

as drive-ready state is activated and then

deactivated again.

Functional requirements

The following functional requirements apply

for pre-conditioning:

Turning on pre-conditioning via the

Interaction Unit

Pre-conditioning can be turned on/off using

the Interaction Unit:

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The vehicle is in idle state or standby

state.

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The battery is sufficiently charged.

The tank capacity is sufficient.

The hood is closed.

1.

Select the Climate menu icon on

the menu bar.

Time and date are set correctly.

The ventilation air vents are open.

2.

Tap the settings button.

3. "Pre-conditioning"

4. "Start now"

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 air-

condition the vehicle interior.

Switching on/off via vehicle key

Pre-conditioning can be turned on/off using

the vehicle key.

Automatic engine start can be enabled on

the Interaction Unit:

Press the button on the vehicle key

three times within 1 second.

After operating the vehicle key, it

takes approx. 3 seconds for the engine to

switch on.

1.

Select the Climate menu icon on

the menu bar.

To turn off pre-conditioning, press the but-

ton again three times.

2.

Tap the settings button.

3. "Pre-conditioning"

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Switching off with the Start/Stop

button

Pre-conditioning can be turned off directly

by pushing the Start/Stop button without

depressing the brake pedal.

Setting the departure time

The departure time can be set on the Inter-

action Unit:

1.

Select the Climate menu icon on

the menu bar.

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Principle

2.

Tap the settings button.

Scheduled departure times can be set up in

the system to ensure a comfortable interior

temperature in the vehicle at the time of

departure:

3. "Pre-conditioning"

4. "Departure plan"

5. Set the departure time.

6. Select the day of the week, as necessary.

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One-time departure time: the time of the

scheduled departure can be set.

Activating the departure time

Pre-conditioning is turned on once.

The departure time can be activated on the

Interaction Unit:

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Departure time with weekday: Time and

day of week for the scheduled departure

can be set.

The departure time is preselected in two

steps:

1.

Select the Climate menu icon on

the menu bar.

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Set the departure time.

Activate departure times.

2.

Tap the settings button.

Pre-conditioning activates automatically a

few minutes before the set departure time.

Pre-conditioning stays on for a short time

after the set departure time.

3. "Pre-conditioning"

4. "Departure plan"

5. Activate the desired departure time.

For safety reasons, the air conditioning can

only be activated once for the departure

time.

Display

The activated pre-condition-

ing temperature is displayed

on the instrument cluster.

Pre-conditioning can be used again as soon

as drive-ready state is activated and then

deactivated again.

The engine runs for the pur-

pose of operating the pre-con-

Observe the information about the intended

use of the vehicle.

ditioning. The vehicle is not ready to drive.

Additional information:

For Your Own Safety, refer to page 9.

Confirmation signals from the

vehicle

Activation of the pre-conditioning is con-

firmed by the light flashing twice.

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The parking light turns on while the pre-

conditioning is on.

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