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Climate control
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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
Interior air quality
Climate control functions
The air quality in the vehicle is improved by the
following components:
Button
Function
▷ Emission tested passenger compartment.
▷ Microfilter.
Temperature, refer to page 269.
▷ Air conditioning system to control the tem‐
perature, air flow and recirculated-air mode.
Depending on the equipment specification:
▷ Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter.
▷ Ionization.
Climate control operation, refer
to page 270.
▷ Fragrancing.
Maximum cooling, refer to
page 270.
▷ Automatic recirculated-air control AUC.
▷ Parked-car ventilation.
AUTO program, refer to
page 270.
Recirculated-air mode, refer to
page 271.
Air flow, manual, refer to
page 272.
Air distribution, manual, refer to
page 272.
SYNC program, refer to
page 272.
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using the maximum cooling or heating capacity,
and then keeps it constant.
Button
Function
Defrost and defog window, refer
to page 273.
Adjusting
Rear window defroster, refer to
page 273.
Turn the wheel to set the desired
temperature.
Active seat ventilation, refer to
page 126.
Seat heating, refer to page 125.
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR"
Seat and armrest heating, refer
to page 125.
2. "Settings"
3. "Climate control"
4. "Heating/ventilation"
5. "Driver" or "Front passenger"
6. "Temperature:"
7. Set the desired temperature.
8. "OK"
Ambient air package, refer to
page 281.
Switching on/off
Switching on
Press any button except for the following:
▷ Rear window defroster.
▷ Left side of air flow button.
▷ SYNC program.
Do not rapidly switch between different tempera‐
ture settings. Otherwise, the automatic climate
control will not have sufficient time to adjust the
set temperature.
▷ Seat heating.
Temperature of the ventilation
General information
The temperature of the ventilation in the upper
body region can be adjusted.
▷ Seat ventilation.
Switching off
▷ Complete system:
Press and hold the left button on the
driver's side until the control panel
switches off.
The temperature is individually adjusted, e.g.
colder toward blue, warmer toward red.
The air flow of the ventilation in the upper body
region heats or cools noticeably, depending on
the adjusted temperature.
▷ On the front passenger side:
Press and hold the left button on the
front passenger side.
This does not change the set interior tempera‐
ture for the driver and front passenger.
Temperature
Concept
Adjusting
Via iDrive:
The automatic climate control achieves the set
temperature as quickly as possible, if needed, by
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
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3. "Climate control"
Maximum cooling
Concept
4. "Heating/ventilation"
5. "Driver" or "Front passenger"
The system is set to the lowest temperature, op‐
timum air flow and recirculated-air mode with the
drive-ready state switched on.
6. "Temp. adjustment upper body"
7. Set the desired temperature:
▷ Toward blue: colder.
▷ Toward red: warmer.
General information
The function is available with external tempera‐
tures above approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃ and with the
drive-ready state switched on.
Air conditioning
Concept
Switching 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 with the system
switched on.
The car's interior can only be cooled with the
drive-ready state switched on.
Air flows out of the vents to the upper body re‐
gion. The vents need to be open for this.
Switching on/off
Adjust air flow on the driver's side with the pro‐
gram active.
Press the button.
The LED is illuminated with air condi‐
tioning switched on.
AUTO program
Concept
The AUTO program cools, ventilates or heats
the car's interior automatically.
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Climate control"
4. "Heating/ventilation"
5. "A/C"
The air distribution and temperature are control‐
led automatically depending on the temperature
in the car's interior and the desired temperature
setting including the selected intensity of the air
flow.
Air conditioning is switched on with the engine
running.
Depending on the weather, the windshield and
side windows may fog up briefly when drive-
ready state is switched on.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
The LED is illuminated with the AUTO
program switched on.
The cooling function is switched on automati‐
cally with the AUTO program.
When using the automatic climate control, con‐
densation water develops and collects under‐
neath the vehicle.
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Climate control"
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4. "Heating/ventilation"
5. "Driver" or "Front passenger"
6. "Automatic"
The outside air supply is shut off and the interior
air is recirculated.
General information
Depending on the selected temperature, the in‐
tensity of the AUTO program, and outside influ‐
ences, 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.
The air conditioning, refer to page 270, is
switched on automatically with the AUTO pro‐
gram.
With constant recirculated-air mode, the air qual‐
ity in the car's interior deteriorates and window
fogging increases.
Point the side vents toward the side windows.
At the same time, a condensation sensor con‐
trols the program so as to prevent window con‐
densation as much as possible.
Switching on/off
Via iDrive:
The AUTO program is switched off automati‐
cally, when manual air distribution is set.
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
Intensity
3. "Climate control"
4. If necessary, "Air quality"
5. "Auto-recirculate"
With the AUTO program switched on, the inten‐
sity can be adjusted. This changes the automatic
control for the air flow and air distribution.
If there is window condensation, switch off recir‐
culated-air mode or defog the windows, refer to
page 273.
Press the left or right side of the button:
to decrease or increase intensity.
Via iDrive:
Recirculated-air mode
Concept
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Climate control"
4. "Heating/ventilation"
5. "Driver" or "Front passenger"
6. "Level"
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 air flow within the vehicle.
7. Set the desired intensity.
Operation
The selected intensity is shown on the display of
the automatic climate control.
Press the button:
The LED is illuminated when recircu‐
lated-air mode is switched on. The supply of out‐
side air is shut off.
Automatic recirculated-air
control AUC
When recirculated-air mode is switched off, fresh
air is directed into the vehicle's interior.
Concept
The automatic recirculated-air control AUC rec‐
ognizes odors or pollutants in the outside air.
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Via iDrive:
Adjusting the air distribution
manually
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
Concept
3. "Climate control"
4. "Air quality"
The air distribution for climate control can be ad‐
justed manually.
5. Select the desired setting:
▷ "Fresh air"
Operation
▷ "Air recirculation"
▷ "Auto-recirculate"
Press the button repeatedly to select a
program:
To prevent window fogging, recirculated-air
mode switches off automatically after a certain
amount of time, depending on the environmental
conditions.
▷ Windows, upper body region, and floor area.
▷ Upper body region and floor area.
▷ Floor area.
▷ Windows and floor area.
▷ Windows: driver's side only.
▷ Windows and upper body.
▷ Upper body region.
With constant recirculated-air mode, the air qual‐
ity in the car's interior deteriorates and window
fogging increases.
If there is window condensation, switch off recir‐
culated-air mode or defog the windows, refer to
page 273.
The selected air distribution is shown on the dis‐
play of the automatic climate control.
If there is window condensation, defog the win‐
dows, refer to page 273.
Adjusting the air flow manually
Concept
The air flow for climate control can be adjusted
manually.
SYNC program
Concept
Depending on the equipment, the following set‐
tings of the driver's side can be transferred to the
front-passenger side and the rear:
General information
To adjust the air flow manually switch off AUTO
program first.
▷ Temperature.
▷ Air flow.
Operation
▷ Air distribution.
▷ AUTO program.
Press the left or right side of the button:
to decrease or increase air flow.
The selected air flow is shown on the display of
the automatic climate control.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
The air flow of the automatic climate control may
be reduced automatically to save battery power.
The LED is illuminated with the SYNC
program switched on.
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Via iDrive:
The activated-charcoal filter also removes gas‐
eous pollutants from the outside air that enters
the vehicle.
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
Have this combined filter changed during vehicle
maintenance, refer to page 368.
3. "Climate control"
4. "Synchronize"
The program is switched off automatically if the
settings on the front passenger side or in the
rear are changed.
Ventilation
Concept
The air flow directions can be individually ad‐
justed.
To defrost windows and remove
condensation
Concept
Adjusting the ventilation
General information
Ice and condensation are quickly removed from
the windshield and the front side windows.
The air flow directions can be adjusted for direct
or indirect ventilation.
Switching on/off
Open the vents and position them in a way that
ensures effective climate control.
Press the button.
The LED is illuminated with the system
switched on.
Direct ventilation
The air flow can be adjusted manually with the
system switched on.
The air flow is directed towards the passengers.
The air flow heats or cools noticeably, depending
on the adjusted temperature.
If there is window condensation, press
the button on the driver's side or switch
on air conditioning to utilize the condensation
sensor. Make sure that air can flow to the wind‐
shield.
Indirect ventilation
The air flow is not directed towards the passen‐
gers. The car's interior is warmed or cooled indi‐
rectly, depending on the set temperature.
Rear window defroster
Front ventilation
Press the button. The LED lights up.
The function is available with the engine running.
The rear window defroster switches off automat‐
ically after a certain period of time.
Microfilter/activated-charcoal
filter
The microfilter removes dust and pollen from the
incoming air.
▷ Lever for changing the air flow direction, ar‐
row 1.
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▷ Thumbwheel for variable opening and closing
of the vents, arrow 2.
Rear automatic climate
control
▷ Touch sensor or thumbwheel to vary the ven‐
tilation temperature, arrow 3.
Overview
With touch sensor, push the marking in the
desired direction:
Buttons in the vehicle
Ventilation in rear, center
Climate control functions
▷ Lever for changing the air flow direction, ar‐
row 1.
Button
Function
▷ Thumbwheel for variable opening and closing
of the vents, arrow 2.
Temperature, refer to page 275
Ventilation in the rear, on the
side
Maximum cooling, refer to
page 275.
AUTO program, refer to
page 275.
Air flow, manual, refer to
page 276.
Air distribution, manual, refer to
page 276.
▷ Lever for changing the air flow direction, ar‐
row 1.
Active seat ventilation, refer to
page 126.
▷ Thumbwheel for variable opening and closing
of the vents, arrow 2.
Seat heating, refer to page 125.
Seat and armrest heating, refer
to page 125.
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Via iDrive:
Switching on/off
1. "CAR"
Via iDrive
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Climate control"
4. "Heating/ventilation"
5. "Second row of seats"
2. "Settings"
3. "Climate control"
4. "Heating/ventilation"
5. "Second row of seats"
6. "Activate heating/cooling"
6. "Driver" or "Front passenger"
7. "Temperature"
8. Set the desired temperature.
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.
Do not rapidly switch between different tempera‐
ture settings. Otherwise, the automatic climate
control will not have sufficient time to adjust the
set temperature.
Using the button: switching on
Press any button except for the following:
▷ Left side of air flow button.
▷ Seat heating.
Maximum cooling
Concept
The system is set to the lowest temperature, op‐
timum air flow and recirculated-air mode with the
drive-ready state switched on.
▷ Seat ventilation.
Using the button: switching off
General information
Press and hold the left side of the but‐
ton.
The function is available with external tempera‐
tures above approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃ and with the
drive-ready state switched on.
Temperature
Concept
The automatic climate control achieves the set
temperature as quickly as possible, if needed, by
using the maximum cooling or heating capacity,
and then keeps it constant.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
The LED is illuminated with the system
switched on.
Air flows out of the vents to the upper body re‐
gion. The vents need to be open for this.
Adjusting
AUTO program
Concept
Turn the wheel to set the desired
temperature.
Air flow, air distribution and temperature are con‐
trolled automatically.
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Switching on/off
Controlling the air flow manually
Concept
The air flow for climate control can be adjusted
manually.
Press the button.
The LED is illuminated with the AUTO
program switched on.
Via iDrive:
General information
1. "CAR"
To adjust the air flow manually switch off AUTO
program first.
2. "Settings"
3. "Climate control"
4. "Heating/ventilation"
5. "Second row of seats"
6. "Automatic"
Operation
Press the left or right side of the button:
to decrease or increase air flow.
Depending on the selected temperature, the
AUTO intensity, and outside influences, the air is
directed to the upper body and into the floor
area.
The selected air flow is shown on the display of
the automatic climate control.
Controlling the air distribution
manually
Intensity
With the AUTO program activated, the automatic
intensity control can be changed:
Concept
The air distribution for climate control can be ad‐
justed manually.
Press the left or right side of the button:
to decrease or increase intensity.
Operation
Via iDrive:
Press the button repeatedly to select a
program:
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
▷ Upper body region.
▷ Upper body region and floor area.
▷ Floor area.
3. "Climate control"
4. "Heating/ventilation"
5. "Second row of seats"
6. "Level"
BMW Touch Command
Operation of the rear automatic climate control is
also possible via BMW Touch Command.
7. Set the desired intensity.
The air flow and air distribution are controlled au‐
tomatically depending on the selected intensity.
The selected intensity is shown on the display of
the automatic climate control.
Parked-car ventilation
Concept
The car's interior can be cooled or heated before
driving off with the parked-car ventilation. De‐
pending on set temperature and ambient tem‐
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perature, the car's interior is ventilated or possi‐
bly heated using the residual engine heat.
▷ Seat ventilation.
▷ SYNC program.
The system switches off after leaving and lock‐
ing the vehicle.
General information
The system can be switched on and off directly
or via a preset departure time.
Via iDrive
The activation time is determined based on the
external temperature. The system promptly
switches on before the selected departure time.
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Climate control"
4. "Pre-ventilation" or "Pre-heating/ventilation"
5. "Start now"
Functional requirements
▷ The vehicle is in idle state or standby state
and not in drive-ready state.
Via BMW display key
▷ Battery is sufficiently charged.
If parked-car ventilation is switched on, the
vehicle battery will be discharged. Thus, limit
the maximum activation time to save the ve‐
hicle battery. The system will be available
again after the engine is started or after a
short trip.
Switching on
1. Switch on the display of the BMW display
key.
2. "Precondit. setting"
3. Tap the
symbol or the
symbol.
▷ Make sure that the vehicle's date and time
are set correctly.
4. "Activate now"
5. "Start"
▷ Open the vents to allow air to flow out.
Switching on/off directly
General information
Switching off
1. Switch on the display of the BMW display
key.
2. "Precondit. setting"
There are different ways to switch the system on
or off.
3. Tap the
4. "Stop"
symbol or the
symbol.
The system switches off automatically after a
certain period of time. The system continues to
run for some time after being switched off.
Display
symbol on the automatic climate control indi‐
cates the system is switched on.
Using the button
REST is displayed on the automatic climate con‐
trol. The residual engine heat is used.
When the vehicle is in standby state, the parked-
car ventilation can be switched on or off via the
automatic climate control buttons.
Departure time
Concept
Different departure times can be set to ensure a
comfortable interior temperature in the vehicle at
the time of departure.
Press any button except:
▷ Rear window defroster.
▷ Left side of air flow button.
▷ Seat heating.
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▷ One-time departure time: the time can be
set.
Via iDrive
1. "CAR"
The system is switched on once.
2. "Settings"
▷ Departure time with weekday: time and day
of the week can be set.
3. "Climate control"
4. "Pre-ventilation" or "Pre-heating/ventilation"
5. "Preconditioning for departure"
6. "Departure schedule"
7. Activate the desired departure time.
On the desired weekdays, the system will be
switched on promptly before the set depar‐
ture time.
The departure time is preselected in two steps:
▷ Set departure times.
Via BMW display key
▷ Activate departure times.
1. Switch on the display of the BMW display
key.
Setting the departure time
2. "Precondit. setting"
Via iDrive
3. Tap the
symbol or the
symbol.
1. "CAR"
4. Tap on the symbol.
2. "Settings"
5. Activate the desired departure time.
3. "Climate control"
Display
4. "Pre-ventilation" or "Pre-heating/ventilation"
5. "Departure schedule"
6. Select the desired departure time.
7. Set the departure time.
8. Select day of the week, if needed.
,
Symbol on the climate control display
signals an activated departure time.
Stationary climate control
through Remote Engine
Start
Via BMW display key
1. Switch on the display of the BMW display
key.
Concept
2. "Precondit. setting"
Stationary climate control cools or heats the car's
interior prior to departure to a comfortable tem‐
perature. The system automatically cools, vents,
and heats depending on the interior, external,
and set temperature. Snow and ice may be re‐
moved more easily.
3. Tap the
symbol or the
symbol.
4. Select the desired departure time.
5. Set the departure time.
6. Select day of the week, if needed.
7. "OK"
The system starts the engine automatically and
allows it to run for a limited period of time.
Activating the departure time
Functional requirement
If a departure time is to influence the switching
on of parked-car ventilation, the respective de‐
parture time must be activated first.
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▷ Make sure that the vehicle's date and time
are set correctly.
Safety information
▷ Open the vents to allow air to flow out.
DANGER
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
Enabling the automatic engine
start function
The automatic engine start must be enabled be‐
fore using the system.
Otherwise, the engine cannot switch on auto‐
matically to climatize the car's interior.
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.
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Climate control"
4. "Preconditioning/ventilation"
5. If necessary, "Remote Engine Start"
6. "Starting engine for clim. control"
7. Confirm the disclaimer.
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.
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.
Switching on/off directly
General information
There are different ways to switch the system on
or off:
Functional requirements
▷ The vehicle is in idle state or standby state
and not in drive-ready state.
▷ Battery is sufficiently charged.
▷ Via iDrive.
▷ 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.
▷ Via remote control.
▷ Via BMW display key.
The system switches off automatically after ap‐
prox. 15 minutes.
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.
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Via iDrive
Display
1. "CAR"
Symbol
Description
2. "Settings"
Symbol on the BMW display
key for automatic climate
control.
3. "Climate control"
4. "Preconditioning/ventilation"
5. "Start now"
The symbol flashes while
Remote Engine Start is run‐
ning.
Via remote control
The system can be switched on and off using
the remote control.
Climatization for the requested
departure time
Press the button on the remote control
three times within 1 second.
After operating the remote control, it will take ap‐
proximately 3 seconds until the engine is
switched on.
General information
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.
To switch off the system, press the button again
three times.
▷ One-time departure time: the time of the
scheduled departure can be set.
Via BMW display key
The system is switched on once.
Switching on:
▷ Departure time with weekday: time and day
of the week of the scheduled departure can
be set.
1. Switch on the display of the BMW display
key.
On the desired weekdays, the system will be
switched on 10 minutes before the set de‐
parture time.
2. "Precondit. setting"
3.
Tap on the symbol.
4. "Activate now"
5. "Start"
The departure time is preselected in two steps:
▷ Set departure times.
Switching off:
▷ Activate departure times.
1. Switch on the display of the BMW display
key.
The climate control function will start approxi‐
mately 10 minutes before the set departure time
and continue for 5 more minutes after the depar‐
ture time.
2. "Precondit. setting"
3.
Tap on the symbol.
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.
4. "Stop"
Observe the information about the intended use
of the vehicle, refer to page 10.
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Via BMW display key
Setting the departure time
1. Switch on the display of the BMW display
key.
Via iDrive
1. "CAR"
2. "Precondit. setting"
2. "Settings"
3.
Tap on the symbol.
3. "Climate control"
4. Activating the desired departure time:
Tap on the symbol.
4. "Preconditioning/ventilation"
5. Select the desired departure time.
6. Set the departure time.
7. Select day of the week, if needed.
The symbol on the automatic climate
control signals an activated departure time.
Display in the instrument cluster
Via BMW display key
Symbol
Description
1. Switch on the display of the BMW display
key.
The engine runs for the purpose
of operating the stationary cli‐
mate control. The vehicle is not
ready to drive.
2. "Precondit. setting"
3.
Tap on the symbol.
4. Select the desired departure time.
5. Set the departure time.
6. Select day of the week, if needed.
7. "OK"
Ambient air package
Concept
Activating the departure time
The Ambient Air Package can be used to clean
and scent the interior air with high-quality fra‐
grances.
Functional requirement
If a requested departure time is to influence the
switching on of the system, the respective de‐
parture time must be activated first.
Ionization is used to clean the air from sus‐
pended particles. Together with the selected fra‐
grance, ionization contributes to well-being and
relaxation while driving.
Via iDrive
1. "CAR"
General information
2. "Settings"
Two different fragrances can be selected in the
vehicle. A variety of other fragrances is possible
by replacing the fragrance cartridges.
3. "Climate control"
4. "Preconditioning/ventilation"
5. Activate the desired departure time.
The following criteria can influence the percep‐
tion of scents in the car's interior:
,
The symbol on the automatic climate
control signals an activated departure time
▷ Automatic climate control settings.
▷ Temperature and air humidity.
▷ Time of day and season.
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▷ Physical condition of the vehicle occupants,
for instance fatigue.
The fragrance cartridges are located in the glove
compartment.
BMW recommends the use of genuine BMW
fragrance cartridges.
To ensure a pleasant fragrance inside of the ve‐
hicle when starting the trip, fragrancing can occur
prior to the trip. The system is automatically
switched on with the parked-car ventilation if fra‐
grancing was switched on at the end of the last
trip.
The genuine BMW fragrance cartridges are not
suitable for refilling. When a cartridge is empty,
replace it with a new fragrance cartridge.
Safety information
Overview
Warning
Button in the center console
Refilled genuine BMW fragrance cartridges can
cause the emission of harmful substances, mal‐
functions, and damage to the system. There is
a risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Do
not refill genuine fragrance cartridges. When a
cartridge is empty, replace it with a new fra‐
grance cartridge.
Ionization
Concept
Fragrancing
Ionization cleans the car's interior air of sus‐
pended particles.
Functional requirements
▷ Fragrance cartridges are sufficiently filled.
▷ Interior temperature between 41 ℉/+5 ℃
and 104 ℉/+40 ℃.
Switching on/off
Via iDrive:
▷ Open the vents to allow the fragrance to flow
out.
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Climate control"
4. "Air quality"
5. "Ionization"
Selecting the fragrance
The car's interior is fragranced depending on the
selected fragrance.
Two different fragrances can be selected in the
vehicle.
Fragrancing
Via iDrive:
General information
Fragrancing is done at intervals in order to avoid
a habituation effect.
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Climate control"
4. "Fragrance"
Two fragrance cartridges in the vehicle allow
switching between the fragrances.
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5. "Fragrance"
4. "Fragrance"
6. Select the desired fragrance.
5. "Show fragrance setting"
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐
rently used.
The menu is shown on the Control Display.
Fragrance cartridge filling level
Switching fragrancing on/off,
adjusting intensity
The illustrations on the Control Display show the
actual filling level of the fragrance cartridges.
Via iDrive:
Using the button
1. "CAR"
Press the button once for each intensity
level.
2. "Settings"
3. "Climate control"
4. "Fragrance"
Highest intensity if three bars are shown on the
climate control display.
Fragrancing is switched off if no bars are dis‐
played.
The fill level of the current fragrance is dis‐
played.
5. Select the desired setting.
Via iDrive
When an empty fragrance cartridge is indicated,
the cartridge still contains a fluid carrying the fra‐
grance. However, it is not sufficient for fragranc‐
ing.
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Climate control"
4. "Fragrance"
When a fragrance cartridge requires replace‐
ment, a Check Control message is displayed
5. "Fragrance"
Inserting fragrance cartridges
The fragrance cartridges are located in the glove
compartment.
Fragrancing is switched on or off.
6. "Level"
7. Select the desired setting.
1. Open the glove compartment, refer to
page 298.
Display
2. Press on the bottom of the cartridge holder.
The cartridge holder slides down.
General information
With operation via button, the menu of the Ambi‐
ent Air Package can be displayed on the Control
Display automatically.
Adjusting
Further settings can be adjusted.
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Climate control"
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3. Remove the cover of the fragrance cartridge.
Hold the cover on the top to slide it from the
fragrance cartridge.
6. Insert the fragrance cartridge without pres‐
sure into the cartridge holder. The cartridge
snaps lightly into place.
4. Insert the removed cover on the back side of
the fragrance cartridge.
7. Push the cartridge holder up, until it engages.
Make sure that no objects press against the
cartridge holder from below, otherwise the
function of the ambient air package could be
impacted.
8. Close the glove compartment.
Removing the fragrance cartridge
The fragrance cartridges are located in the glove
compartment.
1. Open the glove compartment, refer to
page 298.
5. Position fragrance cartridge such that the
chip faces away from the cartridge holder.
2. Press on the bottom of the cartridge holder.
The cartridge holder slides down.
3. Pull desired fragrance cartridge from the
holder.
Fragrance cartridge, arrow 1: first fragrance
indicated on the Control Display.
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Fragrance cartridge, arrow 2: second fra‐
grance indicated on the Control Display.
▷ To have the available voice commands read
out loud: ›Voice commands‹ or ›Help‹.
Using the voice activation
system
Most climate control functions can be used via
voice in the car's interior, e.g.:
▷ Activation of the air conditioner: ›Activate
climate control‹.
▷ Deactivation of the automatic recirculated-air
function: ›Deactivate ... air recirculation‹.
4. Pull desired fragrance cartridge from the
holder.
▷ Configuration of a specific tempera‐
ture: ›Temperature [...] at ...‹.
Recycling
Empty fragrance cartridges can be taken
to a dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop for
recycling.
BMW Touch Command
The Ambient Air Package can also be operated
using BMW Touch Command.
Using climate control
functions via voice
General information
▷ Instructions for the voice activation system,
refer to page 54.
▷ With voice operation, you can change be‐
tween voice operation, iDrive and buttons.
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