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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.
Seat heating.
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
Climate control
Overview
Functions in the Climate menu
Active seat ventilation.
Steering wheel heating.
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Function
Turn the climate control sys-
tem on/off.
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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Buttons, rear automatic climate control
Turning the air conditioning system
on/off
The climate control system can be turned on or
off via iDrive.
1.
Tap the icon for the Climate menu
on the menu bar.
2.
Tap the power button.
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Function
The entire climate control system is turned on
or off with the last settings applied.
Automatic program.
When the air conditioning system is turned
on, individual climate control functions can be
turned off.
Temperature.
Air distribution.
Seat heating.
Switching 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-conditioning.
Air conditioning when getting in.
1.
Tap the icon for the Climate menu
on the menu bar.
2. "Individual settings" or "General settings"
3. Select the desired setting.
Calling up climate control functions
The Climate menu can be accessed via iDrive:
Tap the icon for the Climate menu on
the menu bar.
Turning rear automatic climate
control on/off
Or:
Functional requirements
1.
Apps menu
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Automatic climate control is turned on.
2. "Vehicle"
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Defrost function is deactivated.
3. "Climate control"
Via iDrive
1.
Tap the icon for the Climate menu
on the menu bar.
2. "Individual settings"
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3. "Second row of seats"
4. "Rear climate control"
5. Select the desired setting.
for climate control functions depending on
the outside temperature, interior temperature,
sunlight, seat occupancy and the desired tem-
perature setting:
The rear climate control can be activated with
the default settings for temperature and the
AUTO program:
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Air flow.
Air distribution.
Temperature.
Seat heating.
Active seat ventilation.
"Activate with default settings"
Switching on using the button
Press one of the following buttons:
The automatic program takes seat occupancy
into account, regulating the climate in an en-
ergy-efficient manner that is tailored to the oc-
cupants.
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Temperature.
Automatic program.
Air distribution, manual.
At the same time, a condensation sensor con-
trols the automatic program in order to prevent
window condensation to the extent possible.
Switching off using the button
Press the button.
Overview
Locking the rear automatic climate
control
1.
Tap the icon for the Climate menu
on the menu bar.
2. "Individual settings"
3. "Second row of seats"
4. "Lock rear climate control"
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Settings
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Air flow intensity
Climate control functions bar
Temperature
Automatic program
Seat heating
Principle
Active seat ventilation
The automatic program ensures a comforta-
ble climate, which can be modified with the
desired temperature and individual settings.
The automatic program cools, ventilates or
heats the vehicle interior automatically.
General information
Depending on the equipment, the automatic
program provides the best possible settings
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Turning the automatic program
on/off
The AUTO program can be switched on or 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.
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The red or blue bar next to the temperature
display indicates the progress of heating or
cooling.
1.
Tap the icon for the Climate menu
on the menu bar.
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The desired interior temperature is reached
as soon as the bar is no longer displayed.
2.
Tap the AUTO program button.
Active climate control functions, e.g., seat
heating, are indicated by the icons on the
menu bar.
Switching the rear climate control
automatic program on/off
Using the button
Temperature
Press the button.
The LED of the button is illuminated
when the automatic program is turned
on.
Principle
The automatic climate control cools or heats
to the configured temperature and then keeps
the temperature constant.
Setting the intensity
General information
When the automatic program is activated,
the intensity of individual climate control func-
tions, e.g., seat heating, is adjusted individu-
ally.
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.
1.
Tap the icon for the Climate menu
on the menu bar.
Setting the temperature
2. "Individual settings"
3. Select the desired setting.
Each level has a specific control range of the
intensity.
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.
You can set the desired temperature for driver
and front passenger individually on the menu
bar.
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.
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Raise the temperature.
Lower the temperature.
Air flow
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"
3. "Second row of seats"
4. Set the desired temperature.
1.
Tap the icon for the Climate menu
on the menu bar.
Using the button
2.
Select the desired setting.
Press the left or right button side to set
the desired temperature.
Automatic program:
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Tap the large air flow icon to increase the
air flow.
Upper body temperature
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Tap the small air flow icon to reduce the air
flow.
General information
The air temperature in the upper body area
can be adjusted.
Manual mode:
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Tap up arrow: Increase air flow.
Tap down arrow: Reduce air flow.
This does not change the set interior tempera-
ture for the driver and front passenger.
Air distribution settings
Adjusting the upper body temperature
Principle
In manual mode, the air distribution can be
adjusted as needed.
1.
Tap the icon for the Climate menu
on the menu bar.
2. "Individual settings"
3. "Temperature adjustment upper body"
4. Increase or decrease temperature.
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warmed again depending on the temperature
settings.
Adjusting the air distribution
The air distribution can be set via iDrive:
Functional requirement
Standby or drive-ready state is turned on.
1.
Tap the icon for the Climate menu
on the menu bar.
Switching the cooling function on/off
The air conditioning can be switched on or off
via iDrive:
2.
Tap the air distribution icon on the
climate control functions bar.
3. Select the desired setting:
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Aim the air flow into the footwell, ar-
row 1.
1.
Tap the icon for the Climate menu
on the menu bar.
Aim the air flow toward the upper body
area, arrow 2.
2.
Tap the air conditioning button.
Aim the air flow at the windshield , ar-
row 3.
In recirculated-air mode, air conditioning is au-
tomatically switched on to dry the air and avoid
window condensation.
The selected air distribution is displayed.
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.
Maximum cooling
Principle
Adjusting the air distribution of the
rear climate control
Maximum cooling lets you cool the vehicle in-
terior quickly and effectively.
Press the button repeatedly. Select the
desired setting.
The lowest temperature and the maximum air
flow are set automatically.
The selected air distribution is shown
on the rear climate control display.
The function is automatically activated in the
rear when the SYNC program is turned on.
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
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Standby or drive-ready state is turned on.
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button until the desired operating mode is
set.
Turning maximum cooling on/off
Maximum cooling can be turned 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.
Automatic air recirculation.
2.
Tap the maximum cooling button.
Depending on vehicle equipment, the air recir-
culation turns off automatically after some time
based on the ambient conditions in order to
prevent condensation.
Air flows out of the air vents to the upper body
area. Open the vents.
Air recirculation mode
SYNC program
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.
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.
In automatic recirculated-air control mode, out-
side air is fed in or the interior air recirculated
depending on the outside air quality.
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:
When the air recirculation is turned off, outside
air is directed into the interior.
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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.
General information
If there is window condensation, turn off the air
recirculation.
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If the seats in the rear are unoccupied, the
default settings for the rear are applied.
The interior filter cleans the incoming fresh
air or the circulated interior air in recirculation
mode.
When the seat is occupied again, the most re-
cent settings are reapplied.
General information
The following settings can be applied:
Turning air recirculation on/off
Air recirculation mode can be switched on or
off via iDrive:
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Temperature.
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
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Turning the SYNC program on/off
The SYNC program can be switched on or off
via iDrive:
Rear window defroster
Principle
With the rear window defroster, ice and con-
densation are quickly removed from the rear
window.
1.
Tap the icon for the Climate menu
on the menu bar.
Functional requirement
Standby or drive-ready state is turned on.
2.
Tap the SYNC program button.
If the settings on the front passenger side or in
the rear are changed, the program is automati-
cally switched off.
Turning the rear window defroster
on/off
Press the rear window heating button
on the instrument panel.
Defrost function
The LED in the button illuminates
when the rear window heating is turned on.
Principle
With the defrost function, ice and condensation
are quickly removed from the windshield and
the front side windows.
The rear window defroster switches off auto-
matically after a certain period of time.
If pre-conditioning is turned on, the rear win-
dow defroster is activated as needed.
The air flow and air temperature are automati-
cally optimized for the removal of ice and con-
densation.
The air distribution is directed toward the
windshield and front side windows.
Seat heating
If there is window condensation, turn on the
automatic program to take advantage of the
condensation sensor.
Principle
The system heats the seats as necessary.
When the defrost function is turned on, the rear
automatic climate control is deactivated to pro-
vide maximum performance.
General information
If the trip is continued within approx. 15 mi-
nutes after an intermediate stop, the functions
are turned on automatically with the tempera-
ture that was last set.
Turning the defrost function on/off
Press the defrost button on the instru-
ment panel.
Adjusting seat heating
The LED of the button is illuminated
when the system is switched on.
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.
Make sure that air is able to flow to the wind-
shield and front side windows.
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drive, the ventilation is automatically adjusted
according to the set intensity.
Adjusting seat heating manually
The heater output level can be adjusted man-
ually:
Adjusting the active seat ventilation
manually
The ventilation level can be adjusted manually:
1. Tap the icon for seat climate control on the
menu bar, arrow 1.
1. Tap the seat climate control icon on the
menu bar, arrow 1.
2.
Press the seat heating button re-
peatedly until the desired level is selected,
arrow 2.
2.
Press the seat ventilation button re-
peatedly until the desired level is selected,
arrow 2.
If a consumption-optimized drive mode is se-
lected, the heater output is reduced.
Turning the rear automatic climate
control seat heating on/off
Steering wheel heating
Press the button once for each temper-
ature level.
Principle
The maximum temperature is reached
when three LEDs are illuminated.
The system heats the steering wheel as nec-
essary.
Adjusting steering wheel heating
Active seat ventilation
Automatic program
Principle
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.
The system cools the seat and backrest as
necessary, ensuring a pleasant seat tempera-
ture.
Adjusting active seat ventilation
Adjusting steering wheel heating
manually
The heater output level can be adjusted man-
ually:
Automatic program
When the AUTO program is on, the intensity
of seat ventilation can be adjusted. As you
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Front ventilation
1. Tap the seat climate control icon on the
menu bar, arrow 1.
Setting the air flow direction and air volume at
the vent.
2.
Press the steering wheel heating
button repeatedly until the desired level is
selected, arrow 2.
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Changing the air flow direction: press the
button in the desired air flow direction.
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Changing the air volume:
If a consumption-optimized drive mode is se-
lected, the heater output is reduced.
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Turn the knob clockwise: increase the
air volume.
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Turn the knob counterclockwise to de-
crease the air volume.
Ventilation
Principle
Ventilation in the rear
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.
General information
Open the air vents and position them to ensure
effective air conditioning.
The air flow heats or cools noticeably, depend-
ing on the set desired temperature.
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Lever for changing the airflow direction, ar-
rows 1.
Knurled wheel for variable opening and
closing of the air vents, arrow 2.
Setting the ventilation
Depending on the desired ventilation, align the
air flow directly or indirectly toward the pas-
sengers.
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The air automatically exits through the air
vents to the windshield, the side windows, the
upper body area and into the footwell.
Air quality
General information
The air quality in the interior is improved by the
following components:
The system switches off automatically after
approx. 30 minutes or when the drive-ready
state is activated.
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Emission tested passenger compartment.
Interior filter.
Preconditioning the vehicle while it charges,
makes it easier for the climate control system
to regulate the temperature while driving. This
increases the range.
Air conditioning system to control the
temperature, air flow and recirculated-air
mode.
Functional requirements
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Pre-conditioning.
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The vehicle is in idle state or standby state.
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The high-voltage battery is sufficiently
charged or the charging process is ongoing.
Interior filter
The interior filter cleans the incoming fresh
air or the circulated interior air in recirculation
mode.
If the high-voltage battery is deeply dis-
charged, it may take some time for the pre-
conditioning to be ready after the charging
process is started.
Depending on the equipment:
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Dust and pollen is filtered out from the in-
flowing air.
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Time and date are set correctly.
The ventilation air vents are open.
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Nano-particle emissions are reduced.
Gaseous pollutants are filtered.
Turning on/turning off the pre-
conditioning
Microbial particles, viruses and allergens
are filtered.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
having the interior filter changed during vehicle
maintenance.
Turning on/turning off via iDrive
1.
Tap the icon for the Climate menu
on the menu bar.
Pre-conditioning
2. "Pre-conditioning"
3. Select the desired setting.
Principle
Turning on via vehicle key
The system can be switched on using the vehi-
cle key.
Pre-conditioning cools or heats the vehicle in-
terior to a comfortable temperature, depend-
ing on the inside/outside temperature, prior to
starting a drive. This function makes it easier
to remove snow and ice.
Press the button on the vehicle key
three times within 1 second.
After using the vehicle key, it takes ap-
prox. 3 seconds until pre-conditioning turns on.
General information
The pre-conditioning can be switched on and
off directly or via a preset departure time.
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Automatic switch-off
Activating the departure time
To ensure the vehicle's minimum range, the
preconditioning may turn off automatically,
e.g., after repeated activation or because the
high-voltage battery has insufficient charge. If
the preconditioning turns off because the ve-
hicle has insufficient charge, charge the high-
voltage battery. The pre-conditioning is then
available again.
To turn on the pre-conditioning prior to a de-
parture time, the respective departure time
must be activated beforehand.
1.
Tap the icon for the Climate menu
on the menu bar.
2. "Pre-conditioning"
3. "Pre-conditioning for departure"
Air conditioning for departure time
Display on the instrument cluster
General information
Departure times can be set with time and day
of the week.
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Description
Icon illuminates: a depar-
ture time is activated.
The switch-on point is determined automati-
cally based on the temperature.
Icon flashes: pre-condition-
ing is switched on.
On the desired weekdays, the system will be
turned on promptly before the set departure
time.
Activating with My BMW App
The departure time is preselected in two steps:
Depending on vehicle equipment, the My BMW
App with remote functionality can be used to
turn on pre-conditioning at a preset departure
time or immediately.
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Set departure times.
Activate departure times.
A minimum of 10 minutes should pass be-
tween setting and activating the departure
time and the planned departure time to allow a
sufficient period of time for the air conditioning.
Pre-conditioning will be turned off automati-
cally a few minutes after the set departure
time.
Setting the departure time
1.
Tap the icon for the Climate menu
on the menu bar.
2. "Pre-conditioning"
3. "Departure plan"
4. Set the desired departure time.
5. Select day of the week, if needed.
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