Climate control
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes model-specific equipment, systems, and functions that are currently available, or may become available in the future, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
Additional information:
Vehicle equipment.
Climate control
Overview
Functions in the Climate menu
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Automatic program. |
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Temperature. |
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Air conditioning. |
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Maximum cooling. |
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Air recirculation mode. |
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Automatic recirculated-air control. |
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Fresh air. |
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Air flow. |
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Air distribution. |
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SYNC program. |
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Seat heating. |
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Active seat ventilation. |
Buttons, automatic climate control
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Defrost function. |
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Rear window defroster. |
Buttons, rear automatic climate control
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Automatic program. |
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Temperature. |
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Air distribution. |
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Switching off. |
View on the control display
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Toolbar
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Climate control functions, driver
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Climate control funct., front passenger
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Climate control bar
Calling up climate control functions
Via climate control bar:
"CLIMATE MENU" tap in the center of the climate control bar.
Or:
Apps menu
"Vehicle"
"Climate control"
Turning the air conditioning system on/off
"CLIMATE MENU"
"All climate functions"
The complete air conditioning system is turned on/off with the last settings.
When the air conditioning system is turned on, individual climate control functions can be turned off.
Turning rear automatic climate control on/off
Functional requirements
Automatic climate control is turned on.
Defrost function is deactivated.
Via iDrive
"CLIMATE MENU"
"Settings"
"Second row of seats"
"Rear climate control"
Select the desired setting.
The rear automatic climate control can be activated with standard setting for temperature and AUTO program:
"Activate with default settings"
Switching on using the button
Press one of the following buttons:
Temperature.
Automatic program.
Air distribution, manual.
Switching off using the button
Press the button.
Locking the rear automatic climate control
"CLIMATE MENU"
"Settings"
"Second row of seats"
"Lock rear climate control"
Automatic program
Principle
The automatic program ensures a comfortable 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 for climate control functions depending on the outside temperature, interior temperature, sunlight, seat occupancy and the desired temperature setting:
Air flow.
Air distribution.
Temperature.
Seat heating.
The automatic program takes seat occupancy into account, regulating the climate in an energy-efficient manner that is tailored to the occupants.
At the same time, a condensation sensor controls the automatic program in order to prevent window condensation to the extent possible.
Turning the automatic program on/off
"CLIMATE MENU"
"Automatic program"
Select the desired setting.
Switching the rear climate control automatic program on/off
Using the button
Press the button.
The LED of the button is illuminated when the automatic program is turned on.
Setting the intensity
General information
When the automatic program is activated, the intensity of individual climate control functions can be individually adjusted, for example:
"LOW"
"MEDIUM"
"HIGH"
Each level has a specific control range of the intensity.
Based on the stored data models, the intensities are dynamically adjusted while driving. It is not necessary to manually change the desired intensity to lower or higher levels while driving.
Example of function
When the automatic program is turned on, the intensity of the seat heating can be adjusted:
"CLIMATE MENU" tap in the center of the climate control bar.
Seat heating.
Select desired setting, for example, "HIGH".
The individually selected settings of the climate control functions are stored and automatically set up again such as after the vehicle is started again.
Display
The indicator in the climate control bar provides information about the temperature difference between the configured desired temperature and current interior temperature.
The red or blue bar next to the temperature display indicates the progress of heating or cooling.
The desired interior temperature is reached as soon as the bar is no longer displayed.
Active climate control functions, e.g., seat heating, are indicated by the icons on the climate control bar.
Active climate control functions are highlighted in color in the climate control menu.
Temperature
Principle
The automatic climate control cools or heats to the configured temperature and then keeps the temperature constant.
General information
Do not rapidly switch between different temperature settings. Otherwise, the automatic climate control will not have sufficient time to adjust the set temperature.
Setting the temperature
You can set the desired temperature for driver and front passenger individually on the menu bar.
Raise the temperature.
Lower temperature.
Setting the rear automatic climate control temperature
Via iDrive
"CLIMATE MENU"
"Settings"
"Second row of seats"
Set the desired temperature.
Using the button
Press the left or right button side to set the desired temperature.
Upper body temperature
General information
The air temperature in the upper body area can be adjusted.
This does not change the set interior temperature for the driver and front passenger.
Adjusting the upper body temperature
"CLIMATE MENU"
"Settings"
"Temp. adjustment upper body"
Increase or decrease temperature.
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.
Functional requirement
Standby or drive-ready state is switched on.
Switching the cooling function on/off
"CLIMATE MENU"
Climate control function.
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
Maximum cooling lets you cool the vehicle interior quickly and effectively.
The lowest temperature and the maximum air flow are set automatically.
The function is automatically activated in the rear when the SYNC program is turned on.
General information
The system is set to the lowest temperature and maximum air volume.
The function is automatically activated in the rear when the SYNC program is turned on.
Functional requirement
The function is available at an outside temperature above approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃ and with the drive-ready state switched on.
Turning maximum cooling on/off
"CLIMATE MENU"
"MAX A/C"
Air flows out of the air vents to the upper body area. Open the vents.
Air recirculation mode
Principle
You may react to unpleasant odors or pollutants in the immediate environment by temporarily suspending the supply of outside air. The system then recirculates the interior air.
In automatic recirculated-air control mode, outside air is fed in or the interior air recirculated depending on the outside air quality.
When the air recirculation is turned off, outside air is directed into the interior.
General information
If there is window condensation, turn off the air recirculation.
The interior filter cleans the incoming fresh air or the circulated interior air in recirculation mode.
Turning air recirculation on/off
"CLIMATE MENU"
The current operating mode is displayed in the toolbar. Select the desired setting in the toolbar:
"Air recirculation"
"Fresh air"
"Auto air recirculation"
Depending on vehicle equipment, air recirculation will turn off automatically based on ambient conditions in order to prevent window condensation.
Air flow
General information
The air flow generated by the blower can be adjusted as needed.
Adjusting the air flow
"CLIMATE MENU"
Air flow.
Select the desired setting.
The air flow may be reduced to preserve the vehicle battery.
Air distribution settings
Principle
The air distribution can be adjusted as required in manual mode.
Adjusting the air distribution
"CLIMATE MENU"
Air distribution.
Select the desired setting.
The selected air distribution is displayed.
Adjusting the air distribution of the rear climate control
Press the button repeatedly. Select the desired setting.
The selected air distribution is shown on the rear climate control display.
SYNC program
Principle
If SYNC program is activated, the settings on the driver's side are transfered to the passenger's side and to the rear.
If the SYNC program is deactivated, the following settings are made automatically in the automatic program depending on the seat occupancy:
If the front passenger's seat is not occupied, the settings on the driver's side are applied.
If the seats in the rear are unoccupied, the default settings are applied.
General information
The following settings can be transferred:
Temperature.
Air distribution.
Automatic program.
Turning the SYNC program on/off
"CLIMATE MENU"
"SYNC"
If the settings on the front passenger side or in the rear are changed, the program is automatically switched off.
Defrost function
Principle
With the defrost function, ice and condensation are quickly removed from the windshield and the front side windows.
The air flow and air temperature are automatically optimized for the removal of ice and condensation.
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.
When the defrost function is turned on, the rear automatic climate control is deactivated to provide maximum performance.
Turning the defrost function on/off
Press the defrost button on the instrument panel.
The LED of the button is illuminated when the system is switched on.
When the defrost function is turned on, the rear automatic climate control is deactivated to provide maximum performance.
Make sure that air is able to flow to the windshield and front side windows.
Rear window defroster
Principle
With the rear window defroster, ice and condensation are quickly removed from the rear window.
Functional requirement
Standby or drive-ready state is switched on.
Turning the rear window defroster on/off
Press the rear window heating button on the instrument panel.
The LED is illuminated with rear window defroster switched on.
The rear window defroster switches off automatically after a certain period of time.
Seat heating
Principle
The system heats the seats as necessary.
General information
If the trip is continued within approx. 15 minutes after an intermediate stop, the functions are turned on automatically with the temperature that was last set.
Turning the seat heating on/off
"CLIMATE MENU" tap in the center of the climate control bar.
Seat heating.
Select the desired setting.
Active seat ventilation
Principle
The system cools the seat and backrest surfaces as necessary, ensuring a pleasant seat temperature.
Switching the active seat ventilation on/off
"CLIMATE MENU" tap in the center of the climate control bar.
Seat ventilation.
Select the desired setting.
Ventilation
Principle
The ventilation system offers individual ranges of adjustment for direct or indirect ventilation to optimize the air flows in the vehicle.
General information
Open the air vents and position them to ensure effective climate control.
The air flow heats or cools noticeably, depending on the set desired temperature.
Front ventilation
Lever for changing the airflow direction, arrow 1.
Thumbwheel for the variable adjustment of the air flow on the vents, arrows 2.
Ventilation in the rear
Lever for changing the airflow direction, arrow 1.
Thumbwheel 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 passengers.
Air quality
General information
The air quality in the interior is improved by the following components:
Emission tested passenger compartment.
Interior filter.
Air conditioning system to control the temperature, air flow and recirculated-air mode.
Pre-ventilation.
Interior filter
The interior filter cleans the incoming fresh air or the circulated interior air in recirculation mode.
Depending on the equipment:
Dust and pollen is filtered out from the inflowing air.
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
Principle
The car's interior can be cooled or heated before driving off with the pre-ventilation. Depending on set temperature and ambient temperature, the car's interior is ventilated or possibly heated using the residual engine heat.
General information
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.
The system switches off automatically after a certain period of time. The system continues to run for some time after being switched off.
Functional requirements
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 vehicle battery. The system will be available again after the engine is started or after a short trip.
Time and date are set correctly.
The ventilation air vents are open.
Switching pre-ventilation on/off
"CLIMATE MENU"
"Settings"
"Pre-ventilation"
Select the desired setting.
Departure time
General information
Different departure times can be set to ensure a comfortable interior temperature in the vehicle at the time of departure.
One-time departure time: the time can be set.
The system is switched on once.
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.
The departure time is preselected in two steps:
Set departure times.
Activate departure times.
A minimum of 10 minutes should pass between setting and activating the departure time and the planned departure time to allow a sufficient period of time for the climate control.
Setting the departure time
"CLIMATE MENU"
"Settings"
"Pre-ventilation"
"Departure plan"
Select the desired departure time.
Set the desired departure time.
Select day of the week, if needed.
Activating the departure time
"CLIMATE MENU"
"Settings"
"Pre-ventilation"
"Departure plan"
Activate the desired departure time.
Display
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Icon on the instrument panel. Icon illuminates: a departure time is activated. Icon flashes: pre-ventilation is switched on. |
Activating with My BMW App
Depending on vehicle equipment, the My BMW App with remote functionality can be used to turn on pre-cooling at a preset departure time or immediately.
Pre-conditioning through Remote Engine Start
Principle
Pre-conditioning cools or heats the car's interior prior to start of the trip to a comfortable temperature. The system automatically cools, vents, and heats depending on the interior, external, and set temperature. Snow and ice may be removed more easily.
The system starts the engine automatically and allows it to run for a limited period of time.
Safety information
Do not switch on the stationary climate control in enclosed areas
Observe when operating the stationary climate control
Functional requirements
The vehicle is in idle state or standby state.
Battery is sufficiently charged.
The fuel tank capacity is sufficient.
Hood is closed.
Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are set correctly.
Air vents are opened.
Enabling the automatic engine start function
The automatic engine start must be enabled before using the system. Otherwise, the engine cannot switch on automatically to climatize the car's interior.
"CLIMATE MENU"
"Settings"
"Pre-conditioning"
"Remote Engine Start"
"Start engine for climate cont."
Confirm the disclaimer.
Turning on/turning off the pre-conditioning
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 deactivated again.
Switching on via iDrive
"CLIMATE MENU"
"Settings"
"Pre-conditioning"
"Start now"
Switching on/off via vehicle key
The system can be switched on and off using the vehicle key.
Press the button on the vehicle key three times within 1 second.
After operating the vehicle key, it will take approximately 3 seconds until the engine is switched on.
To switch off the system, press the button again three times.
Switching off with the Start/Stop button
The system can be switched off directly by pressing the Start/Stop button without depressing the brake pedal.
Climate control for departure time
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 departure.
One-time departure time: the time of the scheduled departure can be set.
The system is switched on once.
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:
Set departure times.
Activate departure times.
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.
For safety reasons, the air conditioning can only be activated once for the departure time.
The system will be available again as soon as the drive-ready state is activated and deactivated again.
Observe the information about the intended use of the vehicle.
Additional information:
For Your Own Safety.
Setting the departure time
"CLIMATE MENU"
"Settings"
"Pre-conditioning"
"Departure plan"
Set the departure time.
Select day of the week, if needed.
Activating the departure time
"CLIMATE MENU"
"Settings"
"Pre-conditioning"
"Departure plan"
Activate the desired departure time.
Display
In the instrument cluster:
The engine runs for the purpose of operating the pre-conditioning. The vehicle is not ready to drive.
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Icon on the instrument panel. Icon illuminates: a departure time is activated. Icon flashes: pre-conditioning 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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