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Climate control
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Climate control
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Function
Vehicle features and options
Air recirculation mode.
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.
Automatic recirculated-air con-
trol.
Additional information:
Fresh air.
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
Climate control
SYNC program.
Seat heating.
Overview
Functions in the Climate menu
Some climate control functions, e.g., seat heat-
ing or air flow, can be configured using the
Climate Comfort menu on the control display.
Active seat ventilation.
Steering wheel heating.
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Function
Turn the climate control sys-
tem on/off.
Buttons, automatic climate control
Automatic program.
Temperature.
Air flow.
Air distribution.
Air conditioning.
Maximum cooling.
The defrost function and rear window heat-
ing can be turned on/off using the instrument
panel.
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Turning the air conditioning system
on/off
The climate control system can be turned on or
off via iDrive.
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Function
Defrost function.
Rear window defroster.
1.
Select the Climate menu icon on the
menu bar.
Rear automatic climate control
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.
Settings
You can configure individual settings for cli-
mate control functions via iDrive, e.g.:
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Seat heating intensity.
Pre-ventilation.
1.
To configure the climate control
functions individually, select the icon for the
Climate Control menu on the menu bar.
Calling up climate control functions
Access the Climate menu via iDrive:
Select the Climate menu icon on the
menu bar.
2.
Tap the settings button.
Or:
3. Select the desired setting.
Go through the menu as follows: Apps menu /
"Vehicle" / "Climate control".
Turning rear automatic climate
control on/off
To display the menu bar with temperature set-
tings in full screen mode, for example, when
using third-party apps, swipe up from the
lower edge of the control display.
Functional requirements
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Automatic climate control is turned on.
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Defrost function is deactivated.
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Temperature.
Via iDrive
Seat heating.
Active seat ventilation.
Steering wheel heating.
1.
Select the Climate menu icon on the
menu bar.
General information
2.
Tap the settings button.
The automatic program takes seat occupancy
into account, regulating the climate in an en-
ergy-efficient manner that is tailored to the oc-
cupants.
3. "Rear climate control"
4. Select the desired setting.
The rear automatic climate control can be ac-
tivated with standard setting for temperature
and AUTO program:
At the same time, a condensation sensor con-
trols the automatic program in order to prevent
window condensation to the extent possible.
"Reset settings at the end of the trip"
Locking the rear automatic climate
control
Overview
1.
Select the Climate menu icon on the
menu bar.
2.
Tap the settings button.
3. "Rear climate control"
4. "Lock rear climate control"
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Air flow intensity
Climate control functions bar
Settings
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4
5
Automatic program
Temperature
Principle
Seat heating
The automatic program ensures a comforta-
ble climate, which can be modified with the
desired temperature and individual settings.
Steering wheel heating
Active seat ventilation
The AUTO program cools, ventilates, and
heats the vehicle interior automatically.
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:
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Air flow.
Air distribution.
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4. "Driver" or "Front passenger"
5. Select the desired setting.
Turning the automatic program
on/off
Each level has a specific control range of the
intensity.
The AUTO program can be switched on or off
via iDrive.
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.
1.
Select the Climate menu icon on the
menu bar.
Custom settings for climate control functions
are saved and applied automatically, e.g., after
the vehicle is started.
2.
Tap the automatic program button.
Switching the rear climate control
automatic program on/off
Temperature
Via iDrive
Principle
The automatic climate control cools or heats
to the configured temperature and then keeps
the temperature constant.
1.
Select the Climate menu icon on the
menu bar.
Setting the temperature
2.
Tap the settings button.
3. "Rear climate control"
4. "Automatic climate"
Select the desired setting.
Via rear climate control display
Tap the button.
You can set the desired temperature for driver
and front passenger individually on the menu
bar.
Setting the intensity
When the automatic program is activated,
the intensity of individual climate control func-
tions, e.g., seat heating, is adjusted individu-
ally.
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Increase the temperature.
Reduce the 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.
1.
Select the Climate menu icon on the
menu bar.
2.
Tap the settings button.
3. "Individual settings"
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Tap up arrow: Increase air flow.
Tap down arrow: Reduce air flow.
Setting the rear automatic climate
control temperature
Via iDrive
Air distribution settings
1.
Select the Climate menu icon on the
menu bar.
Principle
In manual mode, the air distribution can be
adjusted as needed.
2.
Tap the settings button.
3. "Rear climate control"
Adjusting the air distribution
The air distribution can be set via iDrive:
4. Set the desired temperature.
Via rear climate control display
Set the desired temperature:
1.
Select the Climate menu icon on the
menu bar.
2. Select the desired setting:
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Raise the temperature.
Lower the temperature.
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Aim the air flow into the footwell, ar-
row 1.
Air flow
Aim the air flow toward the upper body
area, arrow 2.
Aim the air flow at the windshield, ar-
row 3.
Principle
The air flow generated by the blower can be
adjusted as needed.
The selected air distribution is displayed.
The air flow may be reduced to preserve the
vehicle battery.
Adjusting the air flow
The air flow can be set via iDrive.
1.
Tap the Climate menu icon on the
menu bar.
Adjusting the air distribution of the
rear climate control
2.
Select the desired setting.
Automatic program:
Tap the icon on the rear climate control
display to set the desired air distribu-
tion.
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Tap the large air flow icon to increase the
air flow.
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Tap the small air flow icon to reduce the air
flow.
Manual mode:
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Functional requirement
Maximum cooling can be used when the out-
side temperature exceeds approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃
and when drive-ready state is on.
Air conditioning
Principle
With the climate control function, the air inside
the vehicle is cooled and dehumidified, then
warmed again depending on the temperature
settings.
Turning maximum cooling on/off
Maximum cooling can be turned on or off via
iDrive:
Functional requirement
The climate control function can be used with
standby or drive-ready state.
1. Select the Climate menu icon on the menu
bar.
2.
Tap the maximum cooling button.
Switching the cooling function on/off
The air conditioning can be switched on or off
via iDrive:
Air flows out of the air vents to the upper body
area. Open the vents.
Air recirculation mode
1.
Select the Climate menu icon on the
menu bar.
Principle
With air recirculation, if unpleasant odors or
pollutants are detected in the outside air, the
outside air supply can be temporarily stopped.
The system then recirculates the interior air.
2.
Tap the climate control function but-
ton.
In recirculated-air mode, the air conditioning
is automatically turned on to dry the air and
avoid window condensation.
With automatic air recirculation, outside air is
fed in, or the interior air is recirculated, de-
pending on the outside air quality.
Depending on the weather, the windshield and
the side windows may fog up briefly when
drive-ready state is switched on.
When air recirculation is off, outside air is chan-
neled into the interior.
When using the cooling mode, condensation
that will exit below the vehicle.
The interior filter cleans the incoming fresh
air or the circulated interior air in recirculation
mode.
Maximum cooling
General information
If there is window condensation, turn off the air
recirculation.
Principle
Maximum cooling is used to cool the vehicle
interior quickly and effectively.
The lowest temperature and the maximum air
flow are set automatically.
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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.
Select the Climate menu icon 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.
Select the Climate menu icon on the
menu bar.
2.
Tap the SYNC program button.
Automatic air recirculation.
If the settings for the front passenger's side or
rear are changed, the SYNC program turns off
automatically.
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
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.
To activate or deactivate the defrost
function, press the defrost button on
the instrument panel.
The LED of the button is illuminated when the
system is switched on.
Adjusting seat heating
Make sure that air is able to flow to the wind-
shield and front side windows.
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.
Rear window defroster
Principle
With the rear window defroster, ice and con-
densation are quickly removed from the rear
window.
Adjusting seat heating manually
The heater output level can be adjusted man-
ually:
Functional requirement
The rear window heating can be used when
standby or drive-ready state is on.
Turning the rear window defroster
on/off
To turn the rear window heating on/off,
press the rear window heating button
on the instrument panel.
1. Select the icon for seat climate control on
the menu bar, arrow 1.
The LED illuminates when the rear window
heating is turned on.
2.
Tap the seat heating button repeat-
edly until the desired level is selected, ar-
row 2.
The rear window defroster switches off auto-
matically after a certain period of time.
If a consumption-optimized drive mode is se-
lected, the heater output is reduced.
Seat heating
Turning the rear automatic climate
control seat heating on/off
Principle
When the seat heating is used, seats are
heated depending on the outside temperature
and the interior temperature.
Tap the icon on the rear climate control
display to set the desired heating out-
put level.
The intensity can be stored using the auto-
matic program. This function can be adjusted
as necessary.
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The intensity can be stored using the auto-
matic program. This function can be adjusted
as necessary.
Active seat ventilation
Principle
The system cools the seat and backrest as
necessary, ensuring a pleasant seat tempera-
ture.
Adjusting steering wheel heating
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.
Adjusting active seat ventilation
Automatic program
When the AUTO program is on, the intensity
of seat ventilation can be adjusted. As you
drive, the ventilation is automatically adjusted
according to the set intensity.
Adjusting steering wheel heating
manually
The heater output level can be adjusted man-
ually:
Adjusting active seat ventilation
manually
The ventilation level can be adjusted manually:
1. Select 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.
Tap the steering wheel heating but-
ton repeatedly until the desired level is se-
lected, 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.
Steering wheel heating
Ventilation
Principle
Principle
When the steering wheel heating is used, the
steering wheel is heated depending on the
outside temperature and the interior tempera-
ture.
The ventilation system has different options for
direct or indirect ventilation to optimize air flow
in the vehicle.
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The air flow heats or cools noticeably, depend-
ing on the set desired temperature.
Air quality
General information
The following components improve the air
quality inside the vehicle:
Front ventilation
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Emissions-tested vehicle interior.
Interior filter.
Air conditioning system to control the tem-
perature, air flow, and air recirculation.
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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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Adjust the air flow from the vent, arrows 1.
Change the air flow direction, arrows 2.
Ventilation in the rear
Depending on the equipment:
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Dust and pollen is filtered out from the in-
flowing air.
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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.
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Change the air flow direction, arrow 1.
Knurled wheel for variable opening and
closing of the air vents, arrow 2.
Pre-ventilation
Principle
Setting the ventilation
Pre-ventilation is used to cool or heat the vehi-
cle interior before beginning a drive. The vehi-
cle interior is ventilated or heated as necessary
using residual engine heat, depending on the
set temperature and ambient temperature.
Depending on the desired ventilation, align the
air flow directly or indirectly toward the pas-
sengers.
Open the air vents and position them to ensure
effective air conditioning.
The system can be switched on and off directly
or via a preset departure time.
The activation time is determined based on
the outside temperature. The system promptly
switches on before the selected departure
time.
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The system switches off automatically after a
certain period of time. The system continues to
run for some time after being switched off.
On the desired weekdays, the system will
be switched on before the set departure
time.
The departure time is preselected in two steps:
Functional requirements
The following functional requirements apply for
pre-ventilation:
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Set the departure time.
Activate departure times.
Allow for at least 10 minutes between setting
and activating the departure time and depart-
ing at the planned time. This gives the air con-
ditioning sufficient time to prepare the vehicle
interior.
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The vehicle is in idle state or standby state.
The vehicle battery is sufficiently charged.
If pre-ventilation is switched on, the vehicle
battery will be discharged. Thus, limit the
maximum activation time to save the vehi-
cle battery. System can be used again once
engine is started or after a short drive.
Setting the departure time
The departure time can be set via iDrive:
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Time and date are set correctly.
The ventilation air vents are open.
1.
Select the Climate menu icon on the
menu bar.
Switching pre-ventilation on/off
Pre-cooling can be switched on or off via
iDrive:
2.
Tap the settings button.
3. "Pre-ventilation"
4. "Departure plan"
1.
Select the Climate menu icon on the
menu bar.
5. Select the desired departure time.
6. Set the desired departure time.
7. Select the day of the week, as necessary.
2.
Tap the settings button.
3. "Pre-ventilation"
Activating the departure time
The departure time can be activated via iDrive:
4. Select the desired setting.
Departure time
1.
Tap the Climate menu icon on the
menu bar.
Principle
Different departure times can be set to ensure
a comfortable interior temperature in the vehi-
cle at the time of departure:
2.
Tap the settings button.
3. "Pre-ventilation"
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One-time departure time: the time can be
set.
4. "Departure plan"
5. Activate the desired departure time.
The system is switched on once.
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Departure time with weekday: Time and
day of week can be set.
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ensure sufficient ventilation. Do not switch on
pre-conditioning in enclosed areas or areas
with insufficient ventilation, e.g. in enclosed
garages.
Display on the instrument cluster
Icon
Description
Icon illuminates: a
departure time is acti-
vated.
Warning
Icon flashes: pre-ven-
tilation is switched
on.
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.
leaves, grass, natural gas, gasoline, oil or
other combustible objects.
Activation on the 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.
Pre-conditioning through
Remote Engine Start
Functional requirements
The following functional requirements apply for
pre-conditioning:
Principle
Pre-conditioning cools or heats the vehicle in-
terior to a comfortable temperature prior to
departure. This system automatically cools,
ventilates, and heats depending on the in-
side/outside temperature and set temperature.
Snow and ice may be removed more easily.
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The vehicle is in idle state or standby state.
The battery is sufficiently charged.
The tank capacity is sufficient.
The hood is closed.
The system starts the engine automatically
and allows it to run for a limited period of time.
Time and date are set correctly.
The ventilation air vents are open.
Safety information
Enabling the automatic engine start
function
The automatic engine start must be enabled
before using the system. Otherwise, the en-
gine cannot switch on automatically to air-con-
dition the vehicle 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
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Automatic engine start can be enabled via
iDrive:
Press the button on the vehicle key
three times within 1 second.
After operating the vehicle key, it takes
approx. 3 seconds for the engine to switch on.
1.
Select the Climate menu icon on the
menu bar.
To turn off pre-conditioning, press the button
again three times within 1 second.
2.
Tap the settings button.
Turning off with the Start/Stop button
Pre-conditioning can be turned off directly
by pushing the Start/Stop button without de-
pressing the brake pedal.
3. "Pre-conditioning"
4. "Remote Engine Start"
5. "Start engine for climate control"
6. Confirm the legal disclaimer.
Air conditioning for departure time
Turning on/turning off the pre-
conditioning
Principle
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:
General information
The pre-conditioning turns off automatically
after max. 15 minutes for safety reasons.
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One-time departure time: the time of the
scheduled departure can be set.
The pre-conditioning can only be activated
twice in a row.
Pre-conditioning is turned on once.
Pre-conditioning can be used again as soon as
drive-ready state is activated and then deacti-
vated again.
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Departure time with weekday: Time and
day of week for the scheduled departure
can be set.
The departure time is preselected in two steps:
Switching on via iDrive
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Set the departure time.
Activate departure times.
Pre-conditioning can be switched on or off via
iDrive:
Pre-conditioning activates automatically a few
minutes before the set departure time. Pre-
conditioning stays on for a short time after the
set departure time.
1.
Select the Climate menu icon on the
menu bar.
For safety reasons, the air conditioning can
only be activated once for the departure time.
2.
Tap the settings button.
3. "Pre-conditioning"
4. "Start now"
Pre-conditioning can be used again as soon as
drive-ready state is activated and then deacti-
vated again.
Switching on/off via vehicle key
Pre-conditioning can be turned on/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.
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Setting the departure time
The departure time can be set via iDrive:
Confirmation signals from the
vehicle
Activation of the pre-conditioning is confirmed
by the light flashing twice.
1.
Select the Climate menu icon on the
menu bar.
The parking light turns on while the pre-condi-
tioning is on.
2.
Tap the settings button.
3. "Pre-conditioning"
4. "Departure plan"
5. Set the departure time.
6. Select the day of the week, as necessary.
Activating the departure time
The departure time can be activated via iDrive:
1.
Select the Climate menu icon on the
menu bar.
2.
Tap the settings button.
3. "Pre-conditioning"
4. "Departure plan"
5. Activate the desired departure time.
Display
The activated pre-conditioning
temperature is displayed on the
instrument cluster.
The engine runs for the purpose
of operating the pre-condition-
ing. The vehicle is not ready to drive.
Icon
Description
Icon on the instrument
panel.
Icon illuminates: a depar-
ture time is activated.
Icon flashes: pre-condi-
tioning is switched on.
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