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Climate control
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Climate control
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Function
Vehicle features and options
Fresh air.
This chapter describes model-specific equip-
ment, systems, and functions that are currently
available, or may become available in the fu-
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
Air flow.
Additional information:
Air distribution.
SYNC program.
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
Climate control
Overview
Seat heating.
Panel heating.
Functions in the Climate menu
Seat cooling.
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Function
Turn the climate control sys-
tem on/off.
Steering wheel heating.
Automatic program.
Temperature.
Buttons, automatic climate control
Air conditioning.
Maximum cooling.
Air recirculation mode.
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Function
Defrost function.
Automatic recirculated-air con-
trol.
Rear window defroster.
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Or:
1.
Rear automatic climate control
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Climate control"
Turning the air conditioning system
on/off
The climate control system can be turned on or
off via iDrive.
The rear climate control is operated via BMW
Touch Command.
1.
Tap the icon for the Climate menu
on the menu bar.
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Function
Turning the rear automatic cli-
mate control on/off.
2.
Tap the power button.
The entire climate control system is turned on
or off with the last settings applied.
Automatic program.
Temperature.
Air flow.
When the air conditioning system is turned
on, individual climate control functions can be
turned off.
Settings
You can configure individual settings for cli-
mate control functions via iDrive, e.g.:
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Intensity of seat heating.
Pre-ventilation.
Air distribution.
Seat heating.
Panel heating.
1.
Tap the icon for the Climate menu
on the menu bar.
2. "Individual settings" or "General settings"
3. Select the desired setting.
Seat cooling.
Turning rear automatic climate
control on/off
Calling up climate control functions
The Climate menu can be accessed via iDrive:
Functional requirements
Tap the icon for the Climate menu on
the menu bar.
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Automatic climate control is turned on.
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Defrost function is deactivated.
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Via iDrive
General information
Depending on the equipment, the automatic
program provides the best possible settings
for climate control functions depending on
the outside temperature, interior temperature,
sunlight, seat occupancy and the desired tem-
perature setting:
1.
Tap the icon for the Climate menu
on the menu bar.
2. "Individual settings"
3. "Second row of seats"
4. "Rear climate control"
5. Select the desired setting.
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Air flow.
Air distribution.
The rear climate control can be activated with
the default settings for temperature and the
AUTO program:
Temperature.
Seat heating and panel heating.
Seat cooling.
"Activate with default settings"
Steering wheel heating.
The automatic program takes seat occupancy
into account, regulating the climate in an en-
ergy-efficient manner that is tailored to the oc-
cupants.
Via BMW Touch Command
1.
2. Tap the climate bar on the touchscreen.
3. Tap on the icon.
Tap on the icon.
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If only the driver’s seat is occupied, the
temperature set on the driver’s side is auto-
matically applied to all other zones.
4. Select the desired setting.
Locking the rear automatic climate
control
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If another seat is occupied, the temperature
last set there is restored.
At the same time, a condensation sensor con-
trols the automatic program in order to prevent
window condensation to the extent possible.
1.
Tap the icon for the Climate menu
on the menu bar.
2. "Individual settings"
Overview
3. "Second row of seats"
4. "Lock rear climate control"
Automatic program
Principle
The automatic program ensures a comforta-
ble climate, which can be modified with the
desired temperature and individual settings.
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Settings
The automatic program cools, ventilates or
heats the vehicle interior automatically.
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3
4
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Air flow intensity
Climate control functions bar
Temperature
Seat heating
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tions, e.g., seat heating, is adjusted individu-
ally.
Steering wheel heating
Seat cooling
1.
Tap the icon for the Climate menu
on the menu bar.
Turning the automatic program
on/off
The AUTO program can be switched on or off
via iDrive.
2. "Individual settings"
3. Select the desired setting.
Each level has a specific control range of the
intensity.
1.
Tap the icon for the Climate menu
on the menu bar.
Based on the stored data models, the intensi-
ties are dynamically adjusted while driving. It is
not necessary to manually change the desired
intensity to lower or higher levels while driving.
2.
Tap the AUTO program button.
The individually selected settings of the cli-
mate control functions are stored and auto-
matically set up again such as after the vehicle
is started again.
Switching the rear climate control
automatic program on/off
Via iDrive
Display
The indicator on the menu bar provides infor-
mation about the temperature difference be-
tween the configured desired temperature and
current interior temperature.
1.
Tap the icon for the Climate menu
on the menu bar.
2. "Individual settings"
3. "Second row of seats"
4. "Automatic climate"
5. Select the desired setting.
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The red or blue bar next to the temperature
display indicates the progress of heating or
cooling.
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The desired interior temperature is reached
as soon as the bar is no longer displayed.
Via BMW Touch Command
1.
Active climate control functions, e.g., seat
heating, are indicated by the icons on the
menu bar.
Tap on the icon.
2. Tap the climate bar on the touchscreen.
3. "AUTO"
4. Select the desired setting.
Temperature
Setting the intensity
When the automatic program is activated,
the intensity of individual climate control func-
Principle
The automatic climate control cools or heats
to the configured temperature and then keeps
the temperature constant.
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General information
Footwell temperature
Do not rapidly switch between different tem-
perature settings. Otherwise, the automatic cli-
mate control will not have sufficient time to ad-
just the set temperature.
General information
The air temperature in the footwell can be ad-
justed.
This does not change the set interior tempera-
ture for the driver and front passenger.
Setting the temperature
Adjusting the footwell temperature
1.
Tap the icon for the Climate menu
on the menu bar.
2. "Individual settings"
3. "Driver" or "Front passenger"
4. "Temperature adjustment for footwell"
5. Increase or decrease temperature.
You can set the desired temperature for driver
and front passenger individually on the menu
bar.
Air flow
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Raise the temperature.
Lower the temperature.
Principle
The air flow generated by the blower can be
adjusted as needed.
Setting the rear automatic climate
control temperature
The air flow may be reduced to preserve the
vehicle battery.
Via iDrive
Adjusting the air flow
The air flow can be set via iDrive.
1.
Tap the icon for the Climate menu
on the menu bar.
2. "Individual settings"
1.
Tap the icon for the Climate menu
on the menu bar.
3. "Second row of seats"
4. Set the desired temperature.
Via BMW Touch Command
2.
Select the desired setting.
The temperature can be set individually for the
left and right seats using the climate bar.
Automatic program:
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Tap the large air flow icon to increase the
air flow.
1.
Tap on the icon.
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Tap the small air flow icon to reduce the air
flow.
2. Set the desired temperature:
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Raise the temperature.
Lower the temperature.
Manual mode:
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Tap up arrow: Increase air flow.
Tap down arrow: Reduce air flow.
Adjusting the air distribution
The air distribution can be set via iDrive:
Adjusting the air volume of the rear
climate control
1.
Tap the icon for the Climate menu
on the menu bar.
Via iDrive
2.
Tap the air distribution icon on the
climate control functions bar.
3. Select the desired setting:
1.
Tap the icon for the Climate menu
on the menu bar.
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Aim the air flow into the footwell, ar-
row 1.
2. "Individual settings"
3. "Second row of seats"
4. "Fan"
Aim the air flow toward the upper body
area, arrow 2.
5. Select the desired setting.
Aim the air flow at the windshield , ar-
row 3.
Via BMW Touch Command
The selected air distribution is displayed.
1.
2. Tap the climate bar on the touchscreen.
3. Tap on the icon.
Tap on the icon.
4. Select desired setting, for example,
"MEDIUM".
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Increase air flow.
Reduce air flow.
Air distribution settings
Adjusting the air distribution of the
rear climate control
The function is operated via BMW Touch Com-
mand.
Principle
In manual mode, the air distribution can be
adjusted as needed.
1.
Tap on the icon.
2. Tap the climate bar on the touchscreen.
3.
4.
Tap on the icon.
Air distribution.
5. Select the desired setting.
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Functional requirement
The following functional requirements must be
met for maximum cooling:
Air conditioning
Principle
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The outside temperature is higher than ap-
prox. 32℉ / 0℃.
With the climate control function, the air inside
the vehicle is cooled and dehumidified, then
warmed again depending on the temperature
settings.
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Drive-ready state is switched on.
Turning maximum cooling on/off
Maximum cooling can be turned on or off via
iDrive:
Functional requirement
Standby or drive-ready state is turned on.
Switching the cooling function on/off
The air conditioning can be switched on or off
via iDrive:
1.
Tap the icon for the Climate menu
on the menu bar.
2.
Tap the maximum cooling button.
1.
Tap the icon for the Climate menu
on the menu bar.
Air flows out of the air vents to the upper body
area. Open the vents.
2.
Tap the air conditioning button.
Air recirculation mode
In recirculated-air mode, air conditioning is au-
tomatically switched on to dry the air and avoid
window condensation.
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.
Depending on the weather, the windshield and
the side windows may fog up briefly when
drive-ready state is switched on.
When using the cooling mode, condensation
that will exit below the vehicle.
In automatic recirculated-air control mode, out-
side air is fed in or the interior air recirculated
depending on the outside air quality.
Maximum cooling
When the air recirculation is turned off, outside
air is directed into the interior.
Principle
General information
If there is window condensation, turn off the air
recirculation.
Maximum cooling lets you cool the vehicle in-
terior quickly and effectively.
The lowest temperature and the maximum air
flow are set automatically.
The interior filter cleans the incoming fresh
air or the circulated interior air in recirculation
mode.
The function is automatically activated in the
rear when the SYNC program is turned on.
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Turning air recirculation on/off
Air recirculation mode can be switched on or
off via iDrive:
General information
The following settings can be applied:
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Temperature.
Air flow.
Air distribution.
Automatic program.
1.
Tap the icon for the Climate menu
on the menu bar.
2. The current operating mode is displayed on
the climate control functions bar. Tap the
button until the desired operating mode is
set.
Turning the SYNC program on/off
The SYNC program can be switched on or off
via iDrive:
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Recirculating air.
Fresh air.
1.
Tap the icon for the Climate menu
on the menu bar.
2.
Tap the SYNC program button.
Automatic air recirculation.
If the settings on the front passenger side or in
the rear are changed, the program is automati-
cally switched off.
Depending on vehicle equipment, the air recir-
culation turns off automatically after some time
based on the ambient conditions in order to
prevent condensation.
Defrost function
SYNC program
Principle
With the defrost function, ice and condensation
are quickly removed from the windshield and
the front side windows.
Principle
If the SYNC program is activated, the settings
for the driver's side are transferred to the pas-
senger's side and to the rear.
The air flow and air temperature are automati-
cally optimized for the removal of ice and con-
densation.
For improved comfort, when the SYNC pro-
gram is deactivated, the following settings are
adjusted automatically in the automatic pro-
gram depending on seat occupancy:
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.
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If the front passenger seat is unoccupied,
the settings for the driver's side are applied
to the front passenger side.
When the defrost function is turned on, the rear
automatic climate control is deactivated to pro-
vide maximum performance.
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If the seats in the rear are unoccupied, the
default settings for the rear are applied.
When the seat is occupied again, the most re-
cent settings are reapplied.
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Turning the defrost function on/off
Adjusting seat heating
Press the defrost button on the instru-
ment panel.
Automatic program
When the automatic program is activated, the
intensity of seat heating can be adjusted: As
you drive, the heater output is automatically
adjusted according to your set intensity.
The LED of the button is illuminated
when the system is switched on.
Make sure that air is able to flow to the wind-
shield and front side windows.
Adjusting seat heating manually
The heater output level can be adjusted man-
ually:
Rear window defroster
Principle
With the rear window defroster, ice and con-
densation are quickly removed from the rear
window.
Functional requirement
Standby or drive-ready state is turned on.
1. Tap the icon for seat climate control on the
menu bar, arrow 1.
Turning the rear window defroster
on/off
Press the rear window heating button
on the instrument panel.
2.
Press the seat heating button re-
peatedly until the desired level is selected,
arrow 2.
The LED in the button illuminates
when the rear window heating is turned on.
If a consumption-optimized drive mode is se-
lected, the heater output is reduced.
The rear window defroster switches off auto-
matically after a certain period of time.
Turning the rear automatic climate
control seat heating on/off
The function is operated via BMW Touch Com-
mand.
Seat heating
Principle
The system heats seats and panels as
needed.
1.
Tap on the icon.
2. "Seats"
3. "Seat climate control"
4. Select desired seat.
General information
Seat heating can also be used without panel
heating. Deactivate panel heating as neces-
sary.
5.
Tap on the icon.
6. Select the desired setting.
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Seat cooling
Steering wheel heating
Principle
Principle
The system cools the seat and backrest as
necessary, ensuring a pleasant seat tempera-
ture.
The system heats the steering wheel as nec-
essary.
Adjusting steering wheel heating
Adjusting the seat cooling
Automatic program
Automatic program
When the automatic program is activated, the
intensity of steering wheel heating can be ad-
justed. As you drive, the heater output is auto-
matically adjusted according to your set inten-
sity.
When the AUTO program is on, the intensity of
seat cooling can be adjusted. As you drive, the
cooling power is automatically adjusted to the
set intensity.
Adjusting the seat cooling manually
The cooling level can be adjusted manually:
Adjusting steering wheel heating
manually
The heater output level can be adjusted man-
ually:
1. Tap the seat climate control icon on the
menu bar, arrow 1.
1. Tap the seat climate control icon on the
menu bar, arrow 1.
2.
Press the seat cooling button re-
peatedly until the desired level is selected,
arrow 2.
2.
Press the steering wheel heating
button repeatedly until the desired level is
selected, arrow 2.
Turning the rear automatic climate
control seat cooling on/off
1.
If a consumption-optimized drive mode is se-
lected, the heater output is reduced.
Tap on the icon.
2. "Seats"
3. "Seat climate control"
4. Select desired seat.
5.
Tap on the icon.
6. Select the desired setting.
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Adjusting the rear climate control
panel heating
Panel heating
The function is operated via BMW Touch Com-
mand.
Principle
The vehicle interior is quickly heated using ra-
diant heat, which also saves energy.
1. "Seats"
2. "Seat climate control"
3. Select desired seat.
4. Select the desired function.
5. Select the desired setting.
General information
The elements of the panel heating are
integrated in the doors, the glove compartment
lid and in the lower area of the instrument
panel.
The heat is supplied without direct contact to
the heated surface.
Ventilation
The set desired temperature heats the surfa-
ces more or less.
Principle
The ventilation system offers individual adjust-
ment ranges for direct/indirect ventilation in or-
der to optimize the flow of air within the vehi-
cle.
Switching panel heating on/off
The panel heating can be switched on or off in
addition to the seat heating.
General information
Open the air vents and position them to ensure
effective air conditioning.
1.
Tap the icon for the Climate menu
on the menu bar.
The air flow heats or cools noticeably, depend-
ing on the set desired temperature.
2. "Individual settings"
3. Select desired seat.
4. Select the desired setting.
Front ventilation
Setting the panel heating
1.
Tap the icon for the Climate menu
on the menu bar.
2. Tap the seat climate control icon on the
menu bar.
3. Press the seat heating button repeatedly
until the desired level is selected.
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Change the air flow direction, arrows 1.
Adjustment of the air volume at the vent,
arrows 2.
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Emission tested passenger compartment.
Interior filter.
Ventilation in the rear
Air conditioning system to control the
temperature, air flow and recirculated-air
mode.
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Pre-ventilation.
Interior filter
The interior filter cleans the incoming fresh
air or the circulated interior air in recirculation
mode.
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Change the air flow direction, arrows 1.
Knurled wheel for variable opening and
closing of the air vents, arrows 2.
Depending on the equipment:
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Dust and pollen is filtered out from the in-
flowing air.
Ventilation in the rear, on the side
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Nano-particle emissions are reduced.
Gaseous pollutants are filtered.
Microbial particles, viruses and allergens
are filtered.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
having the interior filter changed during vehicle
maintenance.
Pre-ventilation
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Lever for changing the airflow direction, ar-
row 1.
Principle
Knurled wheel for variable opening and
closing of the air vents, arrow 2.
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
Depending on the desired ventilation, align the
air flow directly or indirectly toward the pas-
sengers.
General information
The system can be switched on and off directly
or via a preset departure time.
Air quality
The activation time is determined based on
the outside temperature. The system promptly
switches on before the selected departure
time.
General information
The air quality in the interior is improved by the
following components:
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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time and the planned departure time to allow a
sufficient period of time for the air conditioning.
Functional requirements
▷
The vehicle is in idle state or standby state.
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The vehicle battery is sufficiently charged.
Setting the departure time
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.
1.
Tap the icon for the Climate menu
on the menu bar.
2. "General settings"
3. "Pre-ventilation"
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Time and date are set correctly.
The ventilation air vents are open.
4. "Departure plan"
5. Select the desired departure time.
6. Set the desired departure time.
7. Select day of the week, if needed.
Switching pre-ventilation on/off
1.
Tap the icon for the Climate menu
on the menu bar.
Activating the departure time
2. "General settings"
3. "Pre-ventilation"
1.
Tap the icon for the Climate menu
on the menu bar.
4. Select the desired setting.
2. "General settings"
3. "Pre-ventilation"
Departure time
4. "Departure plan"
5. Activate the desired departure time.
General information
Different departure times can be set to ensure
a comfortable interior temperature in the vehi-
cle at the time of departure.
Display on the instrument cluster
Icon
Description
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One-time departure time: the time can be
set.
Icon illuminates: a depar-
ture time is activated.
The system is switched on once.
Icon flashes: pre-ventila-
tion is switched on.
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Departure time with weekday: time and day
of the week can be set.
On the desired weekdays, the system will
be switched on before the set departure
time.
Activating with My BMW App
Depending on vehicle equipment, the My BMW
App with remote functionality can be used to
turn on precooling at a preset departure time
or immediately.
The departure time is preselected in two steps:
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▷
Set departure times.
Activate departure times.
A minimum of 10 minutes should pass be-
tween setting and activating the departure
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leaves, grass, natural gas, gasoline, oil or
other combustible objects.
Pre-conditioning through
Remote Engine Start
Functional requirements
Principle
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The vehicle is in idle state or standby state.
Battery is sufficiently charged.
The fuel tank capacity is sufficient.
Hood is closed.
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.
Make sure that the vehicle's date and time
are set correctly.
The system starts the engine automatically
and allows it to run for a limited period of time.
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Air vents are opened.
Enabling the automatic engine start
function
Safety information
The automatic engine start must be enabled
before using the system. Otherwise, the en-
gine cannot switch on automatically to clima-
tize the car's interior.
DANGER
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
pre-conditioning in enclosed areas or areas
with insufficient ventilation, e.g. in enclosed
garages.
1.
Tap the icon for the Climate menu
on the menu bar.
2. "General settings"
3. "Pre-conditioning"
4. "Remote Engine Start"
5. "Start engine for climate control"
6. Confirm the disclaimer.
Turning on/turning off the pre-
conditioning
Warning
When pre-conditioning is in operation, 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 materials
can ignite. There is a risk of fire, injury, and
property damage. Make sure that no com-
bustible materials can come in contact with
hot vehicle parts during pre-conditioning, e.g.
General information
The system switches off automatically after
max. 15 minutes for safety reasons.
The system can be switched on a maximum of
two times in a row.
The system will be available again as soon
as the drive-ready state is activated and deac-
tivated again.
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The system is activated automatically a few
minutes before the set departure time. The
system remains switched on for a short time
after the set departure time.
Switching on via iDrive
1.
Tap the icon for the Climate menu
on the menu bar.
For safety reasons, the air conditioning can
only be activated once for the departure time.
2. "General settings"
3. "Pre-conditioning"
4. "Start now"
The system will be available again as soon
as the drive-ready state is activated and deac-
tivated again.
Switching on/off via vehicle key
The system can be switched on and off using
the vehicle key.
Observe the information about the intended
use of the vehicle.
Additional information:
For Your Own Safety, refer to page 9.
Press the button on the vehicle key
three times within 1 second.
Setting the departure time
After operating the vehicle key, it takes
approx. 3 seconds for the engine to switch on.
1.
Tap the icon for the Climate menu
on the menu bar.
To switch off the system, press the button
again three times.
2. "General settings"
Turning off with the Start/Stop button
3. "Pre-conditioning"
This system can be turned off directly by push-
ing the Start/Stop button without depressing
the brake pedal.
4. "Departure plan"
5. Set the departure time.
6. Select day of the week, if needed.
Air conditioning for departure time
Activating the departure time
General information
1.
Tap the icon for the Climate menu
on the menu bar.
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.
2. "General settings"
3. "Pre-conditioning"
▷
One-time departure time: the time of the
scheduled departure can be set.
4. "Departure plan"
5. Activate the desired departure time.
The system is switched on once.
▷
Departure time with weekday: time and day
of the week of the scheduled departure can
be set.
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 departure time is preselected in two steps:
▷
▷
Set departure times.
Activate departure times.
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Icon
Description
Icon on the instrument
panel.
Icon illuminates: a depar-
ture time is activated.
Icon flashes: pre-condition-
ing is switched on.
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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