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lected special equipment or national version.
This also applies to safety-relevant functions
and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐
tional regulations when using the correspond‐
ing functions and systems.
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment provided in the model
series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is
therefore also described, for example the se‐
Automatic air conditioning
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Air distribution
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Defrosting windows and removing conden‐
sation
Air flow
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Cooling function
AUTO program
Heated rear window
Interior temperature sensor — never cover
Recirculated-air mode
Temperature
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The cooling function, see page 158, is
switched on automatically in the AUTO pro‐
gram.
Information
Adequate ventilation
If you stay in the vehicle for a long time,
ensure there is adequate ventilation from the
outside and do not use recirculated-air mode
continuously, otherwise the air quality in the
interior will steadily deteriorate and condensa‐
tion on the windows will increase.◀
Recirculated-air mode
If the air outside the vehicle has an unpleasant
odour or contains pollutants, the supply to the
interior of the vehicle can be shut off. The air
inside the vehicle is then recirculated.
Press button repeatedly to call up an
operating mode:
Air conditioning functions in detail
Adjusting the air distribution manually
Press button to select a program:
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LED off: ambient air is constantly entering
the car.
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Window glass.
Upper body area.
Footwell.
LED on, recirculated-air mode: the ambient
air supply is permanently shut off.
The recirculated-air mode automatically
switches off at low outside temperatures after
a given time, to avoid condensation.
In the event of condensation, switch off the re‐
circulated-air mode and increase the air flow if
necessary.
Programs can be combined as desired.
Adjusting the air flow manually
Adequate ventilation
Turn the wheel to select the de‐
sired air flow.
If you stay in the vehicle for a long time,
ensure there is adequate ventilation from the
outside and do not use recirculated-air mode
continuously, otherwise the air quality in the
interior will steadily deteriorate and condensa‐
tion on the windows will increase.◀
The heating or cooling power is
more effective the greater the air
flow.
In order to protect the battery the air flow rate
of the automatic air conditioning is reduced, if
necessary.
Temperature
Turn the wheel to select the de‐
sired temperature.
AUTO program
Press the button.
The air flow, air distribution and tem‐
perature are automatically regulated.
The automatic air conditioning sets this tem‐
perature as quickly as possible, using higher
cooling or heating power if necessary. The
temperature is then maintained.
Depending on the selected temperature and
external influences, the air is directed towards
the windscreen, side windows, and upper
body, and into the footwell.
Avoid switching between different temperature
settings in rapid succession. The automatic air
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conditioning will not then have sufficient time
to establish the temperature selected.
When using the automatic air conditioning,
condensation water, see page 183, develops
that exits underneath the vehicle.
Defrosting windows and removing
condensation
Heated rear window
Press the button.
Press the button.
This removes ice and condensation
quickly from the windscreen and the front side
windows.
The heated rear window is switched
off automatically after a certain time.
Switching system on/off
Switching off
The air flow can be adapted when the program
is active.
If there is condensation, also switch on the
cooling function to dehumidify the air.
Turn rotary switch for air flow, see page 157, to
0. Blower and automatic air conditioning are
fully switched off.
Cooling function
The interior can only be cooled when the en‐
gine is running.
Switching on
Set desired air flow.
Press the button.
The automatic program can also be switched
on directly using the AUTO button.
Air is cooled and dried, then reheated
to suit the temperature setting.
Microfilter
The microfilter traps dust and pollen in the in‐
coming air.
Depending on weather conditions, the wind‐
screen and side windows may mist over mo‐
mentarily when the engine is started.
This filter should be changed during mainte‐
nance on your vehicle, see page 219.
The cooling function is switched on automati‐
cally in the AUTO program.
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Automatic air conditioning with extended functionality
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Temperature, left
AUTO program
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Temperature, right
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11 Recirculated-air mode
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Display
Remove ice and condensation
Air flow, residual heat
Display
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Air distribution
Maximum cooling effect
Information
Air conditioning functions in detail
Temperature
Adequate ventilation
If you stay in the vehicle for a long time,
ensure there is adequate ventilation from the
outside and do not use recirculated-air mode
continuously, otherwise the air quality in the
interior will steadily deteriorate and condensa‐
tion on the windows will increase.◀
Turn the wheel to select the de‐
sired temperature.
The automatic air conditioning sets this tem‐
perature as quickly as possible, using higher
cooling or heating power if necessary. The
temperature is then maintained.
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Avoid switching between different temperature
settings in rapid succession. The automatic air
conditioning will not then have sufficient time
to establish the temperature selected.
If there is condensation on the window, switch
on the cooling function as well or press the
AUTO button to use the condensation sensor.
Adjusting the air flow manually
To be able to regulate the air flow manually,
first switch off the AUTO program.
AUTO program
Press the button.
The air flow, air distribution and tem‐
perature are automatically regulated.
Pressing the button on the left or right
reduces or increases the air flow.
Depending on the selected temperature, inten‐
sity AUTO program and external influences,
the air is directed towards the windscreen, side
windows, upper body, and into the footwell.
The selected air flow is shown on the display
for automatic air conditioning.
In order to protect the battery the air flow rate
of the automatic air conditioning is reduced, if
necessary.
The cooling function, see page 161, is
switched on automatically in the AUTO pro‐
gram.
Adjusting the air distribution manually
A condensation sensor also controls the pro‐
gram so that condensation is avoided as much
as possible.
Press button repeatedly to select a
program:
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Upper body area.
To switch off program: press button again or
manually adjust air distribution.
Upper body area and footwell.
Footwell.
Intensity of AUTO program
Windows and footwell.
When AUTO program is switched on, auto‐
matic control of the intensity can be changed.
Windows, upper body area and footwell.
Windows: only on the driver's side.
Windows and upper body area.
Pressing the button on the left or right
reduces or increases intensity.
If there is condensation on the window, press
the AUTO button in order to use the conden‐
sation sensor.
The selected intensity is shown on the display
for automatic air conditioning.
Defrosting windows and removing
condensation
Maximum cooling effect
Press the button.
Press the button.
System is set to lowest temperature,
This removes ice and condensation
quickly from the windscreen and the front side
windows.
optimum air flow and recirculated-air mode.
The air flows from the outlets for the upper
body area. Therefore open the ventilation
vents.
To do this, point the side nozzles at the side
windows if necessary.
The function is available through an outside
temperature of approximately 0 ℃/32 ℉ and
with the engine running.
The air flow can be adapted when the program
is active.
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The air flow can be adapted when the program
is active.
Cooling function
The interior can only be cooled when the en‐
gine is running.
Automatic air recirculation control,
AUC/recirculated-air mode
Press the button.
Air is cooled and dried, then reheated
to suit the temperature setting.
If the air outside the vehicle has an unpleasant
odour or contains pollutants, the supply to the
interior of the vehicle can be shut off. The air
inside the vehicle is then recirculated.
Depending on weather conditions, the wind‐
screen and side windows may mist over mo‐
mentarily when the engine is started.
Press button repeatedly to call up an
operating mode:
The cooling function is switched on automati‐
cally in the AUTO program.
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LEDs off: ambient air is constantly entering
the car.
When using the automatic air conditioning,
condensation water, see page 183, develops
that exits underneath the vehicle.
Left-hand LED on, AUC mode: a sensor
detects pollutants in the outside air and
shuts it out automatically.
Heated rear window
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Right-hand LED on, recirculated-air mode:
the ambient air supply is permanently shut
off.
Press the button.
The heated rear window is switched
off automatically after a certain time.
The recirculated-air mode automatically
switches off at low outside temperatures after
a given time, to avoid condensation.
Switching system on/off
Switching off
If there is condensation on the window, switch
off recirculated-air mode and press the AUTO
button to use the condensation sensor. Ensure
that air can flow towards the windscreen.
Hold down left button until the control
shuts down.
Adequate ventilation
If you stay in the vehicle for a long time,
ensure there is adequate ventilation from the
outside and do not use recirculated-air mode
continuously, otherwise the air quality in the
interior will steadily deteriorate and condensa‐
tion on the windows will increase.◀
Switching on
Press any key, except:
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SYNC program.
Heated rear window.
Air flow left side button.
Seat heating
SYNC program
Microfilter/activated charcoal filter
Press the button.
In outside and recirculated-air mode, the mi‐
crofilter/activated carbon filter filters dust, pol‐
len and harmful gases from the air.
Current temperature adjustment on
the driver's side is transferred to the front pas‐
senger's side.
This filter should be changed during mainte‐
nance on your vehicle, see page 219.
The program is switched off if the setting is
changed on the front passenger side.
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Ventilation in rear passenger
compartment
Ventilation
Ventilation at front
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Knurled wheel to open and close the air
outlets continuously, arrow 1.
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Lever to change the direction in which air
flows, arrow 1.
Knurled wheel for varying the temperature,
arrow 2.
Knurled wheels to open and close the air
outlets continuously, arrow 2.
Towards blue: cooler
Towards red: warmer.
Knurled wheel for varying temperature in
upper body area, arrow 3.
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Lever to change the direction in which air
flows, arrow 3.
Towards blue: cooler
Towards red: warmer.
Set interior temperature for driver and front
seat passenger is not changed.
Independent ventilation/
auxiliary heating
Setting the ventilation
Principle
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Ventilation for cooling:
The independent ventilation system ventilates
the passenger compartment and lowers its
temperature under some circumstances.
Adjust the outlets so that air is directed to‐
wards you, for example if the vehicle's inte‐
rior has become hot.
The auxiliary heating system warms up the
passenger compartment; snow and ice can be
removed more easily. With the ignition
switched off, the air is automatically directed
towards the windscreen, side windows and
footwell.
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Draught-free ventilation:
Adjust the outlets so that the air flows past
you.
The systems can be switched on and off di‐
rectly or via two preselected switch-on times.
They remain switched on for 30 minutes.
This function is possible using the iDrive or the
remote control.
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If the auxiliary heating was not used for a num‐
ber of months, it can be necessary to switch
the system on again after a few minutes.
Notes
Auxiliary heating in enclosed spaces
Never operate the auxiliary heating sys‐
tem in enclosed spaces, as inhaling the harm‐
ful exhaust gas can lead to loss of conscious‐
ness with fatal consequences. The exhaust
gas contains carbon monoxide, which is col‐
ourless and odourless, but highly toxic. Switch
off auxiliary heating when filling up.◀
Switching on/off directly
On the Control Display:
1. "Settings"
2. "Climate"
3. "Activate aux. heating" or
"Activate aux. ventilation"
Operating the auxiliary heating
When operating the auxiliary heating,
high temperatures may occur under the body.
Before switching on the auxiliary heating, en‐
sure that there are no inflammable materials,
e.g. hay, leaves, grass, etc. under the vehicle. It
could ignite and cause a fire, with the risk of
severe injuries or damage.◀
symbol on automatic air conditioning
flashes when system is switched on.
The system continues to run for a short time
after it has been switched off.
Preselecting the switch-on time
On the Control Display:
If ambient temperatures are below 0 ℃/32 ℉
water vapour condenses and wets the ground
underneath the vehicle.
1. "Settings"
2. "Climate"
3. "Start time 1:" or "Start time 2:"
4. Set desired time.
Operating requirements
Independent ventilation
Activating the switch-on time
On the Control Display:
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With remote control or with a preselected
switch-on time: outside temperature above
approximately 15 ℃/59 ℉.
1. "Settings"
2. "Climate"
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In the direct mode and if no auxiliary heat‐
ing is installed: at any outside temperature.
3. "Activate start time 1" or "Activate start
time 2"
Open the ventilation vents so the air can flow
out.
Symbol on the automatic air conditioning
system is illuminated when the switch-on time
is active.
Auxiliary heating
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With remote control or with a preselected
switch-on time: outside temperature below
approximately 15 ℃/59 ℉.
Symbol on the automatic air conditioning
system flashes when the system has cut in.
The system switches on within the next
24 hours only. Afterwards, it must be reactiva‐
ted.
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In the direct mode: at any outside tempera‐
ture.
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Adequate charge state of the battery.
Fuel level is above the reserve volume.
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The symbol on the display of the automatic
air conditioning system flashes.
Remote control
Overview
Frequencies
The remote control can malfunction due to
nearby external systems or devices using the
same frequency.
Changing the batteries
Replace the batteries if a Check Control mes‐
sage is displayed or the LED is no longer illu‐
minated or flashes when the remote control is
activated.
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LED: transmission acknowledgement
No rechargeable batteries
Switching on/off
Do not use rechargeable batteries, other‐
wise their contents can cause damage.◀
Activate independent ventilation/auxiliary
heating
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Deactivate independent ventilation/auxili‐
ary heating
1. Use a suitable object to unclip the battery
compartment, arrow 1.
Range of the remote control
Due to reception, the mean range is approxi‐
mately 150 m, 490 ft.
The range is best when you hold the remote
control as high as possible, pointing upwards.
Switching on/off directly
2. Remove the cover for the battery compart‐
ment, arrow 2.
1.
Press the button until the green
LED is illuminated.
3. Insert batteries of the same type.
4. Press the cover back into position.
2. Within approximately five seconds, press
the desired button until the green or red
LED is illuminated:
Dispose of old batteries at an author‐
ised collecting point or hand them in to
a Service Centre.
Switching on
Switching off
New remote control
Correct transmission to the system is con‐
firmed for approximately two seconds by the
green LED flashing rapidly.
A new remote control can be operated as a
spare remote control or in the event of loss. If
required, this can be initialised by your Service
Centre.
In the event of a transmission fault, the red
LED is illuminated for approximately two sec‐
onds.
Two remote controls can be used for the vehi‐
cle.
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