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Climate control
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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:
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Emission tested passenger compartment.
Interior filter.
Climate control functions
Air conditioning system to control the
temperature, air flow and recirculated-air
mode.
Button
Function
Temperature.
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Pre-ventilation.
Automatic recirculated-air control.
Maximum cooling.
AUTO program.
Interior filter
The interior filter cleans the incoming fresh
air or the circulated interior air in recirculation
mode.
Air recirculation mode.
Depending on the equipment:
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Dust and pollen is filtered out from the in-
flowing air.
Air flow, manual.
Intensity AUTO program.
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Nano-particle emissions are reduced.
Gaseous pollutants are filtered.
Air distribution, manual.
Microbial particles, viruses and allergens
are filtered.
Defrost function.
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Maximum cooling.
Button
Function
AUTO program.
Rear window defroster.
Air recirculation mode.
Upper side of the air flow, manual button.
Air distribution, manual.
Depending on the equipment:
Seat and armrest heating, refer
to page 122.
Defrosting the windshield
or
Turning off
Complete system:
Active seat ventilation, refer to
page 123.
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Button on the driver's side:
Press and hold the button until the
integrated automatic climate con-
trol switches off.
Air conditioning.
Open Climate menu such as
for the following settings: up-
per body temperature adjust-
ment, pre-ventilation.
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Button on the passenger's side:
Press and hold the bottom button.
Some of the functions can also be used via
voice, e.g., temperature.
Temperature
Principle
Opening the Climate menu
The automatic climate control cools or heats
to the configured temperature and then keeps
the temperature constant.
Press the button on the upper side.
The Climate menu is displayed.
For example, the following climate control
functions can be accessed via the Climate
menu:
Setting the temperature
Using the button:
Press the upper or lower button side
to set the desired temperature.
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Air quality.
Heating/ventilation.
Pre-ventilation/heating
Via iDrive:
Individual settings can be entered for some of
the climate functions, e.g., switching on/off, in-
tensity.
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Climate control"
4. "Heating/ventilation"
5. "Driver" or "Front passenger"
6. "Temperature:"
7. Set the desired temperature.
8. "OK"
Switching climate control functions
on/off
Turning on
Press one of the following buttons:
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Temperature.
Do not rapidly change between different tem-
perature settings. Otherwise, the automatic cli-
Climate/air conditioning menu
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mate control will not have sufficient time to ad-
just the set temperature.
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
Temperature of the ventilation
3. "Climate control"
4. "Heating/ventilation"
5. "A/C"
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.
The air flow of the ventilation in the upper body
area heats or cools noticeably, depending on
the adjusted temperature.
Air conditioning is switched on automatically
with the AUTO program.
This does not change the set interior tempera-
ture for the driver and front passenger.
When using the cooling mode, condensation
that will exit below the vehicle.
Adjust temperature of the ventilation
1. "CAR"
Maximum cooling
2. "Settings"
Principle
3. "Climate control"
The system is set to the lowest temperature,
optimum air flow and recirculated-air mode
with the drive-ready state switched on.
4. "Heating/ventilation"
5. "Driver" or "Front passenger"
6. "Temperature adjustment"
7. Set the desired temperature.
Functional requirement
The temperature is individually adjusted, e.g.
colder toward blue, warmer toward red.
The function is available at an outside temper-
ature above approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃ and with the
drive-ready state switched on.
Air conditioning
Switching maximum cooling on/off
Principle
Press the button.
The air in the interior will be cooled and dehu-
midified and, depending on the temperature
setting, warmed again.
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.
Functional requirement
The air flow can be adjusted with the program
active.
The interior can only be cooled with the drive-
ready state switched on.
AUTO program
Switch air conditioning on/off
Using the button:
Principle
Press the button on the lower side.
The AUTO program cools, ventilates or heats
the car's interior automatically.
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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"
Switching the AUTO program on/off
Using the button:
5. "Driver" or "Front passenger"
6. "Level"
Press the button.
7. Set the desired intensity.
The LED of the button is illuminated
with the AUTO program switched on.
The selected intensity is shown on the climate
control display.
Via iDrive:
Automatic recirculated-air control
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
Principle
3. "Climate control"
4. "Heating/ventilation"
5. "Driver" or "Front passenger"
6. "Automatic"
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.
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.
General information
If the system is activated, a sensor detects
pollutants in the outside air and controls the
shut-off automatically.
Point the side air vents toward the side win-
dows.
If the system is deactivated, outside air contin-
uously flows into the interior.
The air conditioning is switched on with the
AUTO program.
With constant air recirculation mode, the air
quality in the interior deteriorates and window
fogging increases.
At the same time, a condensation sensor con-
trols the program so as to prevent window
condensation as much as possible.
If there is window condensation, switch off re-
circulated-air mode or defog the windows.
The AUTO program is switched off automati-
cally, when manual air distribution is set.
Switching automatic recirculated-air
control on/off
1. "CAR"
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.
2. "Settings"
3. "Climate control"
4. "Air quality"
5. "Automatic"
Using the button:
Press the lower or upper side of the
button: decrease or increase intensity.
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General information
Air recirculation mode
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.
Switch air recirculation on/off
Using the button:
The air flow may be reduced to preserve the
vehicle battery.
Press the button.
Manual air distribution
The LED of the button is illuminated
when the air-recirculation mode is switched
on.
Principle
The air distribution for climate control can be
adjusted manually.
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR"
Adjusting the air distribution manually
2. "Settings"
Press the button repeatedly. Select
the desired setting:
3. "Climate control"
4. "Air quality"
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Windows, upper body area, and footwell.
Upper body area and footwell.
Footwell.
5. Select the desired setting:
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"Air recirculation"
"Fresh air"
Windows and footwell.
Windows.
To prevent window condensation, recirculated-
air mode switches off automatically after a cer-
tain amount of time, depending on the envi-
ronmental conditions.
Windows and upper body area.
Upper body area.
With constant air recirculation mode, the air
quality in the interior deteriorates and window
fogging increases.
The selected air distribution is shown on the
climate control display.
If there is window condensation, switch off re-
circulated-air mode or defog the windows.
SYNC program
Principle
Air flow, manual
The Sync program can be used to apply the
settings on the driver's side to the passenger’s
side.
Principle
The air flow for climate control can be adjusted
manually.
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Switching the SYNC program on/off
1. "CAR"
Functional requirement
The function is operational when the drive-
ready state is switched on.
2. "Settings"
3. "Climate control"
4. "Synchronize"
Switching rear window defroster on/off
Press the button. The LED is illu-
minated with rear window defroster
switched on.
The following settings of the driver's side can
be transferred to the passenger's side:
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Temperature.
Air flow.
The rear window defroster switches off auto-
matically after a certain period of time.
Air distribution.
AUTO program.
Ventilation
The program is switched off automatically if
the settings on the front passenger side are
changed.
Principle
The air flow directions can be adjusted individ-
ually for direct or indirect ventilation.
Defrost function
Principle
Setting the ventilation
Ice and condensation are quickly removed
from the windshield and the front side win-
dows.
General information
Open the air vents and position them to ensure
effective climate control.
Switching the Defrost function on/off
Press the button.
Direct ventilation
The LED of the button is illuminated
when the system is switched on.
The air flow is directed towards the passen-
gers. The air flow heats or cools noticeably,
depending on the adjusted temperature.
The air flow can be adjusted manually with the
system switched on.
Indirect ventilation
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.
The air flow is not directed towards the pas-
sengers. The vehicle interior is warmed or
cooled indirectly, depending on the set tem-
perature.
Rear window defroster
Principle
Ice and condensation are removed from the
rear window quickly.
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again after the engine is started or after a
short trip.
Front ventilation
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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
General information
There are different ways to switch the system
on or off.
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Lever for changing the airflow direction, ar-
row 1.
The system switches off automatically after a
certain period of time. The system continues to
run for some time after being switched off.
Knurled wheel for variable opening and
closing of the air vents, arrow 2.
Using the button
Pre-ventilation
Functional requirement
When the vehicle is in standby state, the pre-
ventilation can be switched on or off with the
automatic climate control buttons.
Principle
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.
Turning on
Press one of the following buttons:
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Temperature.
Air conditioning.
General information
The system can be switched on and off directly
or via a preset departure time.
Maximum cooling.
AUTO program.
The activation time is determined based on
the outside temperature. The system promptly
switches on before the selected departure
time.
Air recirculation mode.
Upper side of the air flow, manual button.
Air distribution, manual.
Defrosting the windshield
Functional requirements
Turning off
Press and hold the bottom button.
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The vehicle is in idle state or standby state
and not in drive-ready state.
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The vehicle battery is sufficiently charged.
The system switches off after leaving and lock-
ing the vehicle.
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
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One-time departure time: the time can be
set.
Via iDrive
Turning on
The system is switched on once.
1. "CAR"
Departure time with weekday: time and day
of the week can be set.
2. "Settings"
On the desired weekdays, the system will
be switched on before the set departure
time.
3. "Climate control"
4. "Pre-ventilation"
5. "Start now"
The departure time is preselected in two steps:
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Set departure times.
Via BMW display key
Activate departure times.
Turning on
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.
1. Switch on the display of the BMW display
key.
2. "Preconditioning setting"
3. Tap the
icon or the
icon.
Setting the departure time
4. "Activate now"
5. "Start"
Via iDrive
1. "CAR"
Turning off
2. "Settings"
1. Switch on the display of the BMW display
key.
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"
2. "Preconditioning setting"
3. Tap the
4. "Stop"
icon or the
icon.
Display
Icon
Description
Via BMW display key
Icon on the climate control
display.
1. Switch on the display of the BMW display
key.
Flashing: the pre-ventila-
tion is switched on.
2. "Preconditioning setting"
3. Tap the
icon or the
icon.
Departure time
4. Select the desired departure time.
5. Set the departure time.
6. Select day of the week, if needed.
7. "OK"
Principle
Different departure times can be set to ensure
a comfortable interior temperature in the vehi-
cle at the time of departure.
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Activating the departure time
Safety information
Functional requirement
DANGER
To switch on the pre-ventilation automatically
at the departure time, the departure time must
be activated first.
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
or areas with insufficient ventilation, e.g. in
enclosed garages.
Via iDrive
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Climate control"
4. "Pre-ventilation"
5. "Departure plan"
6. Activate the desired departure time.
Via BMW display key
1. Switch on the display of the BMW display
key.
Warning
2. "Preconditioning setting"
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.
3. Tap the
icon or the
icon.
4. Tap on the icon.
5. Activate the desired departure time.
Display
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Icon on the climate control display
signals an activated departure time.
Pre-conditioning through
Remote Engine Start
Functional requirements
Principle
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The vehicle is in idle state or standby state
and not in drive-ready state.
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.
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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.
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The fuel tank capacity is sufficient.
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Hood is closed.
Press the button on the vehicle key three
times within 1 second.
Make sure that the vehicle's date and time
are set correctly.
After operating the vehicle key, it will take
approximately 3 seconds until the engine is
switched on.
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Air vents are opened.
Enabling the automatic engine start
function
To switch off the system, press the button
again three times.
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.
Switching on via BMW display key
1. Switch on the display of the BMW display
key.
Via iDrive:
2. "Preconditioning setting"
3.
Tap on the icon.
1. "CAR"
4. "Activate now"
5. "Start"
2. "Settings"
3. "Climate control"
4. "Preconditioning/ventilation"
5. "Remote Engine Start"
6. "Starting engine for clim. control"
7. Confirm the disclaimer.
Switching off via BMW display key
1. Switch on the display of the BMW display
key.
2. "Preconditioning setting"
3.
Tap on the icon.
Switching on/off directly
4. "Stop"
General information
The system switches off automatically after
approx. 15 minutes.
Switching off with the Start/Stop
button
The system can be switched off directly as fol-
lows: pressing the Start/Stop button, without
depressing the brake pedal.
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.
Switching on via departure time
Switching on via iDrive
1. "CAR"
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.
2. "Settings"
3. "Climate control"
4. "Preconditioning/ventilation"
5. "Start now"
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One-time departure time: the time of the
scheduled departure can be set.
Switching on/off via vehicle key
The system can be switched on and off using
the vehicle key.
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The system is switched on once.
4. Select the desired departure time.
5. Set the departure time.
6. Select day of the week, if needed.
7. "OK"
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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:
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Set departure times.
Activating the departure time via iDrive
1. "CAR"
Activate departure times.
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.
2. "Settings"
3. "Climate control"
4. "Preconditioning/ventilation"
5. "Departure plan"
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.
6. Activate the desired departure time.
Activating the departure time via BMW
display key
1. Switch on the display of the BMW display
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.
2. "Preconditioning setting"
Observe the information about the intended
use of the vehicle.
3.
Tap on the icon.
4. Activating the desired departure time:
Tap on the icon.
Additional information:
For Your Own Safety, refer to page 8.
Display
Adjusting the departure time via iDrive
1. "CAR"
In the instrument cluster:
The engine runs for the purpose
of operating the pre-condition-
ing. The vehicle is not ready to
drive.
2. "Settings"
3. "Climate control"
4. "Preconditioning/ventilation"
5. "Departure plan"
The icon on the automatic climate
control signals an activated departure time.
6. Select the desired departure time.
7. Set the departure time.
8. Select day of the week, if needed.
The icon flashes while Remote Engine Start
is running.
Adjusting the departure time via BMW
display key
1. Switch on the display of the BMW display
key.
Confirmation signals from the
vehicle
The activation of the system is confirmed by
flashing twice.
2. "Preconditioning setting"
The parking lights are switched on as long as
the system is switched on.
3.
Tap on the icon.
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