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Activating HDC
Press the button; the LED lights up. When the vehicle is being braked automatically, the LED flashes.
Deactivating HDC Press the button again; the LED goes out. HDC is automatically deactivated at speeds greater than approx. 35 mph/60 km/h.
Using HDC In cars with manual transmission: Use HDC in lower gears and in reverse gear. With automatic transmission: You can use HDC in any drive position.
Displays in the instrument cluster*
1 Display for target speed 2 HDC display
Malfunction The HDC display disappears during HDC oper- ation, or does not appear: HDC is temporarily unavailable due to exces- sive brake temperature, or DSC has failed.
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Drive-off assistant The drive-off assistant enables you to drive off smoothly on uphill gradients. It is not necessary to use the parking brake for this. 1. Hold the car in place by depressing the
brake.
2. Release the brake and drive off without
delay.
The drive-off assistant holds the car in place for approx. 2 seconds after the
brake is released. Drive off without delay after releasing the brake. Otherwise, the drive-off assistant will no longer hold the car in place after approx. 2 seconds and the car will start to roll backwards.<
Flat Tire Monitor FTM*
The concept The Flat Tire Monitor detects pressure loss in a tire by comparing the rotating speeds of the individual tires while moving. In the event of pressure loss, the rolling circum- ference changes and, thus, the rotating speed of the affected wheel. This change is detected and is reported as a flat tire.
Functional requirement In order to assure the reliable reporting of a flat tire, the system must be initialized for the cor- rect tire inflation pressure.
The system must be reinitialized each time a tire inflation pressure has been cor-
rected or a wheel or tire has been changed.<
System limitations
The Flat Tire Monitor is unable to warn the driver of sudden, severe tire damage
caused by external factors, nor can it identify the gradual loss of pressure that will inevitably occur in all four tires over a lengthy period of time.< In the following situations, the system could be delayed or malfunction:
> System has not been initialized > Driving on snowy or slippery road surface > Performance-oriented style of driving: slip in the drive wheels, high lateral acceleration
> Snow chains are attached
Initializing the system
The initialization is completed during driv- ing, which can be interrupted at any time. When driving resumes, the initialization is con- tinued automatically. Do not initialize the system while snow chains are attached.< 1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Vehicle status" 3. "Reset"
4. Start the engine – do not drive away. 5. Start the initialization using "Reset". 6. Start driving. The initialization is completed during the trip. "Status: Flat Tire Monitor active" is displayed again on the Control Display.
Indication of a flat tire
The warning lamps come on in yellow and red. A message appears on the Control Display. In addition, an acoustic signal sounds. There is a flat
tire or substantial loss of tire pressure. 1. Cautiously reduce speed to below 50 mph
or 80 km/h. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph or 80 km/h.
If the car is not equipped with run-flat tires, refer to page 216, the standard
equipment by design, do not continue driv- ing. Otherwise, a severe accident could result if you continue driving.<
2. At the next opportunity, check the air pres-
sure in all four tires.
3.
If all four tires are inflated to the cor- rect pressures, the Flat Tire Monitor might not have been initialized. The system must then be initialized.< In the event of complete tire pressure loss, 0 psi/0 kPa, you can estimate the possible distance for continued driving on the basis of the following guidelines: > With a light load:
1 to 2 persons without luggage: Approx. 155 miles/250 km
> With a medium load:
2 persons, cargo area full, or 4 persons without luggage: Approx. 90 miles/150 km
> With a full load:
4 or more persons, cargo area full: Approx. 30 miles/50 km Drive cautiously and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph or 80 km/h; otherwise,
there is a risk of an accident. In the event of pressure loss, vehicle handling changes. This includes reduced tracking stability in braking, extended braking distance and altered natural steering characteristics. If unusual vibration or loud noises occur during the journey, this may be an indication that the damaged tire has finally failed. Reduce your speed and pull over as soon as possible at a suitable location. Otherwise, parts of the tire could come loose, resulting in an accident. Do not continue driving. Instead, contact your BMW center.<
Status display The current status of the Flat Tire Monitor can be displayed on the Control Display, e.g. whether or not the FTM is active. 1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Vehicle status"
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Status indicator on the Control Display The color of the tires represents the status of the tires and the system. TPM takes into account that tire pressures change while the vehicle is being driven. The tire pressures do not need to be corrected unless the TPM instructs you to do so by means of color indicators.
Green The tire inflation pressure corresponds to the established target value. "TPM active" appears on the Control Display.
One wheel yellow There is a flat tire or substantial loss of tire pres- sure in the indicated tire. A message appears on the Control Display.
All wheels yellow There is a flat tire or substantial loss of tire pres- sure in several tires. A message appears on the Control Display.
Gray The system cannot detect a puncture. Possible reasons for this: > TPM is being reset > Temporary malfunction caused by systems or devices using the same radio frequency
> Malfunction
Resetting the system
Each time a tire inflation pressure has been corrected or a wheel or tire has been
changed, reset the system.< 1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Vehicle status"
3. "Flat Tire Monitor"
The status is displayed.
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM*
The concept RDC monitors the tire inflation pressure in the four mounted tires during a trip. The system notifies you if there is a significant loss of pres- sure in one or more tires.
Functional requirement In order to assure the reliable reporting of a flat tire, the system must be reset while all tire infla- tion pressures are correct. Always use wheels with TPM electronics. Oth- erwise, the system may malfunction.
Each time a tire inflation pressure has been corrected or a wheel or tire has been
changed, reset the system.<
System limitations
TPM cannot warn you in advance of sud- den severe tire damage caused by out-
side influences.< The system does not work correctly if it has not been reset; for example, a flat tire may be indi- cated even though the tire inflation pressures are correct. The system is inactive and cannot indicate a flat tire if a wheel without TPM electronics, such as a compact spare wheel, has been mounted, or if TPM is temporarily malfunctioning due to other systems or devices using the same radio fre- quency.
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3. "Reset TPM"
4. Start the engine – do not drive away. 5. Start the initialization using "Reset TPM". 6. Start driving.
The tires are shown in gray and "Resetting TPM..." is displayed.
After driving a few minutes, the set inflation pressures in the tires are accepted as the target values to be monitored. The system reset is completed during your drive, and can be inter- rupted at any time. When the trip is resumed, the reset is continued automatically. On the Control Display, the tires are shown in green and "Status: TPM active" is displayed again.
If a flat tire is detected while the system is resetting and determining the inflation pressures, all tires on the Control Display are displayed in yellow. The message "Low tire!" is shown.<
Message for low tire inflation pressure The warning lamps come on in yellow and red. A message appears on the Control Display. In addition, a signal sounds. There is a flat tire or substan-
tial loss of tire pressure. 1. Cautiously reduce speed to below 50 mph/ 80 km/h. Avoid sudden braking and steer- ing maneuvers. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
If the car is not equipped with run-flat tires, refer to page 216, the standard equipment by design, do not continue driv- ing. Otherwise, a severe accident could result after a tire puncture if you continue driving.<
2.
In the event of complete pressure loss, 0 psi/0 kPa, you can estimate the possible distance for continued driving on the basis of the following guidelines: > With a light load:
1 to 2 persons without luggage: Approx. 155 miles/250 km
> With a medium load:
2 persons, cargo area full, or 4 persons without luggage: Approx. 95 miles/150 km
> With a full load:
4 or more persons, cargo area full: Approx. 30 miles/50 km Drive cautiously and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. In the event of pressure loss, vehicle handling changes. This includes reduced tracking stability in braking, extended braking distance and altered natural steering characteristics. If unusual vibration or loud noises occur during the journey, this may be an indication that the damaged tire has finally failed. Reduce your speed and pull over as soon as possible at a suitable location. Otherwise, parts of the tire could come loose, resulting in an accident. Do not continue driving. Instead, contact your BMW center.<
Status display The current status of the TPM Tire Pressure Monitor can be displayed on the Control Dis- play, e.g. whether or not the TPM is active. 1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Vehicle status" 3. "Tire Pressure Monitor - TPM"
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The status is displayed.
Malfunction
The small warning lamp flashes in yellow and then lights up continu- ously; the large warning lamp comes on in yellow. On the Control Display,
the tires are shown in gray and a message appears. No punctures can be detected. This type of message is shown in the following situations: > If there is a malfunction
Have the system checked.
> If a wheel without TPM electronics has
been mounted
> If TPM is temporarily malfunctioning due to
other systems or devices using the same radio frequency.
Message for unsuccessful system reset
The warning lamp lights up yellow. A message appears on the Control Dis- play. The system is not reset, e.g.
after a wheel change. Check the tire inflation pressure and reset the system, refer to page 86.
Declaration according to NHTSA/ FMVSS 138
Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems Each tire should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recom- mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire infla- tion pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires. As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring sys- tem, TPMS, that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires are signif- icantly underinflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving88
on a significantly underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s han- dling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte- nance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if underin- flation has not reached the level at which the TPMS low tire pressure telltale illuminates. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the sys- tem detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously lit. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle startups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
Active steering*
The concept Active steering varies the turning angle of the front wheels in relation to steering wheel move- ments. It also varies the steering force required to turn the wheels depending on the speed at which you are driving. When you are driving in the low road speed range, e.g. in a town or when parking, the steer- ing angle is increased, i.e. steering becomes very direct and less effort is required to turn the wheels. In the higher speed range, on the other hand, the steering angle is reduced as the speed increases. This improves the handling of your BMW over the entire speed range.
In critical situations, the system can make tar- geted corrections to the steering angle pro- vided by the driver and thus stabilize the vehicle before the driver intervenes. This stabilizing intervention is simultaneously deactivated when DSC is switched off, refer to page 82.
Malfunction
The warning lamps light up and a message is displayed on the Control Display. Active steering is malfunc- tioning or is temporarily deactivated.
At low speeds, greater steering wheel move- ments are required, whereas at higher speeds the vehicle reacts more sensitively to steering wheel movements. The stability-enhancing feature may also be deactivated. Drive cau- tiously and think well ahead.
Deactivation Active steering is deactivated to perform an ini- tialization. A message indicates that the feature is deactivated. Initialization may take several minutes. If the message does not disappear during the current trip, have the system checked.
Defect If there is a defect, a corresponding text mes- sage appears. Have the system checked.
Servotronic*
The concept The Servotronic varies the steering force required to turn the wheels relative to the vehi- cle speed. At low speeds, the steering force is strongly assisted, i.e. less force is needed for steering. As the vehicle speed increases, the steering assisting power is reduced.
Malfunction Malfunctions are displayed via Check Control, refer to page 77.
Brake Force Display
On the left: normal braking. On the right: sharp braking.
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Airbags
The following airbags are located under the marked covers: 1 Front airbags 2 Head airbags 3 Side airbags in the seat backrests
Protective action
Observe the adjustment instructions on page 41 to ensure the best possible per-
sonal protection.< The front airbags help protect the driver and front passenger by responding to frontal impacts in which safety belts alone cannot pro- vide adequate restraint. When needed, the head and side airbags help provide protection in the event of side impact. The relevant side air- bag supports the side upper body area. The head air bag supports the head. The airbags have been designed to not be trig- gered in every collision situation, e.g. not in minor accidents or rear-end collisions.
Do not apply adhesive materials to the cover panels of the airbags, cover them or
modify them in any other way. Keep the dashboard and windows on the front passenger side clear, i.e. do not cover with adhesive labels or coverings, and do not attach holders such as for navigation instruments or mobile phones. Do not attach seat covers, cushions or other objects not specifically approved for seats with integral side airbags to the front seats. Do not hang items of clothing such as coats or jackets over the backrests. Do not attempt to remove
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the airbag retention system from the vehicle. Do not modify the individual components of the system or its wiring in any way. This includes the upholstered covers on the steering wheel, instrument panel, seats and roof posts, as well as the sides of the roof lining. Do not attempt to remove or dismantle the steering wheel. Do not touch the individual components imme- diately after the system has been triggered, because there is a danger of burns. In the event of malfunctions, deactivation or triggering of the airbag restraint system, have the testing, repair, removal and disposal of air- bag generators executed only by a BMW center or a workshop that works according to repair procedures of BMW with correspondingly trained personnel and that has the required explosives licenses. Unprofessional attempts to work on the system could lead to failure in an emergency or to undesired airbag activation, either of which could result in personal injury.< Warning notices and information about the air- bags can also be found on the sun visors.
Automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags An analysis of the impression in the front pas- senger seat cushion determines whether and how the seat is occupied. The front and side air- bags for the front passenger are activated or deactivated by the system accordingly.
The indicator lamp above the interior rearview mirror shows the current status of the front passenger airbags, deactivated or
activated, refer to Status of front passenger air- bags below.<
Before transporting a child on the front passenger seat, read the safety precau- tions and handling instructions under Trans- porting children safely, refer to page 50. The front and side airbags can also be deacti- vated by adolescents and adults sitting in cer- tain positions; the indicator lamp for the front passenger airbags comes on. In such cases, the passenger should change his or her sitting position so that the front passenger airbags are activated and the indicator lamp goes out. If the desired airbag status cannot be achieved by changing the sitting position, transport the rele- vant passenger on a rear seat. Do not attach seat covers, seat cushion padding, ball mats or other items to the front passenger seat unless they are specifically recommended by BMW. Do not place any items under the seat which could press against the seat from below. Other- wise, a correct analysis of the seat cushion is not ensured.<
Status of front passenger airbags
Most child seats are detected by the system, especially child seats
required by the NHTSA at the time of vehi- cle production. After mounting a child seat, ensure that the indicator lamp for the front passenger airbag is lit. It indicates that the child seat has been detected and that the front passenger airbags are deactivated.<
> The indicator lamp does not come on as long as a person of sufficient size and in a correct sitting position is detected on the seat. The front and side airbags for the front pas- senger are activated.
> The indicator lamp does not come on if the
seat is empty. The front and side airbags for the front pas- senger are not activated.
Operational readiness of airbag system
The indicator lamp for the front passenger air- bags shows the functional status of the front passenger front and side airbags in accordance with whether and how the front passenger seat is occupied. The indicator lamp shows whether the front passenger airbags are activated or deactivated. > The indicator lamp lights up when a child in
a specially designated child restraint sys- tem is detected, as intended, on the seat. The front and side airbags for the front pas- senger are not activated.
As of radio readiness, refer to page 54, the warning lamp comes on briefly to indicate that the entire airbag system and the belt tensioners are operational.
Airbag system malfunction > Warning lamp does not light up at radio
readiness or beyond.
> Warning lamp remains permanently on.
In the event of a fault in the airbag system, have it checked without delay; otherwise, there is the risk that the system will not function as intended even if a sufficiently severe acci- dent occurs.<
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Lamps
Parking lamps/low beams
0 Lamps off,
daytime running lights
1 Parking lamps and daytime running lights 2 Low-beam headlamps and welcome lamps 3 Automatic headlamp control*, daytime run-
ning lights, welcome lamps, high-beam assistant* and adaptive light control*
When you open the driver's door with the igni- tion switched off, the exterior lighting is auto- matically switched off if the light switch is in position 0, 2 or 3. Switch on the parking lamps if necessary, switch position 1.
Parking lamps In switch position 1, the front, rear and side vehicle lighting is switched on. You can use the parking lamps for parking. When the ignition is switched off and the switch is in position 1, only the outside sections of the rear lamps are illuminated, refer to page 232.
The parking lamps will discharge the bat- tery. Therefore, do not leave them on for unduly long periods of time; otherwise, the bat- tery might not have enough power to start the engine. It is preferable to switch on the left- hand or right-hand roadside parking lamps, refer to page 94.<
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Low beams The low beams light up when the light switch is in position 2 and the ignition is on.
Automatic headlamp control* When the switch is in position 3, the low beams are switched on and off automatically depend- ing on ambient light conditions, e.g. in a tunnel, in twilight, or if there is precipitation. The adap- tive light control* is active. The LED next to the symbol is illuminated when the low beams are on. You can also activate the daytime running lights, refer to page 93. In the situations described above, the lamps then automatically switch from daytime running lights to low beams. The headlamps may also come on when the sun is sitting low on a blue sky.
The low beams remain switched on regardless of the ambient lighting condi-
tions when you switch on the fog lamps.<
The automatic headlamp control cannot serve as a substitute for your personal
judgment in determining when the lamps should be switched on in response to ambient lighting conditions. For example, the system cannot detect fog or hazy weather. To avoid safety risks, you should always switch on the low-beam headlamps manually under these conditions.<
Welcome lamps If you leave the light switch in position 2 or 3 when you park the car, the parking lamps and the interior lamps light up briefly when you unlock the vehicle.
Activating/deactivating welcome lamps 1. "Settings" 2. "Lighting"
3. "Welcome light"
Activating/deactivating daytime running lights 1. "Settings" 2. "Lighting" 3. "Daytime running lamps"
Welcome lamps are activated and are
stored for the remote control currently in use.
Pathway lighting If you activate the headlamp flasher after switching off the ignition with the lamps switched off, the low beams come on and remain on for a certain time.
Setting the duration or deactivating 1. "Settings" 2. "Lighting" 3. "Pathway light.:" 4. Set a time of duration, or 0 s to deactivate
the function.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
Daytime running lights The daytime running lights light up in switch positions 0, 1 and 3.
Daytime running lights are activated and are stored for the remote control currently in use.
Adaptive light control*
The concept Adaptive light control is a variable headlamp control system that enables better illumination of the road surface. Depending on the steering angle and other parameters, the light from the headlamp follows the course of the road.
Activating Adaptive Light Control With the ignition switched on, turn the light switch to position 3, refer to page 92. Standstill function*: to avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the adaptive light control directs light towards the front passenger side when the vehicle is at a standstill. Adaptive light control is not active when revers- ing.
Malfunction The LED next to the symbol for automatic head- lamp control flashes. Adaptive light control is malfunctioning or has failed. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
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High beams/roadside parking lamps
You can intervene at any time and switch the high beams on and off as usual.
Activating the system 1. Turn the light switch to position 3, refer to
page 92.
2. With the low beams switched on, briefly
push the turn indicator lever in the direction of the high beam.
The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when the high beams are activated. The system automati-
cally switches from high beams to low beams and vice versa in response to oncoming traffic, traffic ahead of you, and adequate ambient lighting, e.g. on city streets.
Switching the high beams on and off manually Whenever you wish, or when the situation requires, you can intervene: > If the high-beam assistant switches on the high beams, but you would like to drive with the low beams, simply switch off the high beams using the turn indicator lever. This deactivates the high-beam assistant. To reactivate the system, briefly push the turn indicator lever toward the high beams again.
> If the high-beam assistant switches on the low beams, but you would like to drive with the high beams, switch on the high beams as usual. This deactivates the system and the high beams need to be switched off manually, if necessary. To reactivate the system, briefly push the turn indicator lever toward the high beams again.
> Use the headlamp flasher as usual with the
low beams switched on.
System limitations
The high-beam assistant cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judg- ment of when to use the high beams. Therefore, manually switch off the high beams in situations where this is required to avoid a safety risk.<
1 High beams 2 Headlamp flasher 3 Roadside parking lamps*
Roadside parking lamps, left or right* There is an additional option of switching on the lamps on the side of the car facing the road when parked.
Switching on After parking the vehicle, press the lever up or down beyond the pressure point for a longer period, arrow 3.
The roadside parking lamps drain the bat- tery. Therefore, do not leave them on for unduly long periods of time; otherwise, the bat- tery might not have enough power to start the engine.<
Switching off Press the lever in the opposite direction to the pressure point, arrow 3.
High-beam assistant*
The concept This system automatically switches the high beams on and off. The procedure is controlled by a sensor on the front of the interior rearview mirror. The assistant ensures that the high beams are switched on whenever the traffic sit- uation allows. It handles this task for you and gives you the benefit of the best possible view.
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The system is not fully functional in situations such as the following, and driver intervention may be necessary: > In very unfavorable weather conditions,
such as fog or heavy precipitation
> In detecting poorly-lit road users, such as pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders and wagons; when driving close to train or ship traffic; and at animal crossings
> In tight curves, on hilltops or in depressions, in cross traffic or half-obscured oncoming traffic on highways
> In poorly lit towns and cities and in the pres-
ence of highly reflective signs
> At low speeds > When the windshield in front of the interior rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov- ered with stickers, etc.
> If the sensor is dirty. Clean the sensor on
the front of the interior rearview mirror using a cloth moistened with a small amount of glass cleaner.
Switching off via iDrive 1. "Settings" 2. "Lighting" 3. "High beam assistant"
Fog lamps
The parking lamps or low beams must be switched on for the fog lamps to operate. The green indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up whenever the fog lamps are on. The fog lamps are switched off while you acti- vate the headlamp flasher or switch on the high beams.
If the automatic headlamp control is acti- vated, the low beams will come on auto- matically when you switch on the fog lamps.<
Instrument lighting You can adjust the brightness of the instrument lighting only when the parking lamps or the low beams are switched on.
The high-beam assistant is activated and is
stored for the remote control currently in use.
1. Push button 1 up or down repeatedly until the appropriate symbol appears in the dis- play, accompanied by the brightness set- ting and scale the word "SET".
2. Press button 2.
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Reading lamps
There are reading lamps at the front and rear*, next to the interior lamps. To switch on and off, press the button.
3. Push button 1 up or down to select the
desired brightness level.
4. Press button 2.
The display again shows the outside tem- perature and the time.
Interior lamps The interior lamps, the footwell lamps*, entry lamps*, cargo area lamp and courtesy lamps* are controlled automatically. The LEDs for the courtesy lamps are set in the door handles and illuminate the ground in front of the doors.
To avoid draining the battery, all lamps inside the car are switched off about
8 minutes after the ignition is switched off, refer to Start/stop button on page 54.<
Switching interior lamps on/off manually
Interior lamps, front and rear*: To switch on and off, press the button. To switch off the interior lamps, footwell lamps*, entry lamps* and courtesy lamps* per- manently, press the button for the front interior lamps for about 3 seconds.
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Climate
1 Airflow directed toward the windshield and
side windows
2 Air to the upper body area Draft-free ventilation 100
3 Air to the footwell 4 Air distribution, manual 5 Setting the temperature, left side 6 Maximum cooling 7 AUTO program 8 Air volume, manual adjustment; AUTO
intensity
9 Automatic recirculated-air control AUC/
Recirculated-air mode
10 Setting the temperature, right side 11 ALL program 12 Defrosting windows and removing conden-
sation
13 Switching cooling function on/off manually 14 Rear window defroster 15 Seat heating*, right side 45
16 Interior temperature sensor, please keepclear
17 Seat heating*, left side 45
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Automatic climate control
Maximum cooling
Comfortable interior climate AUTO program 7 offers the ideal air distribution and air volume for almost all conditions, refer to AUTO program below. All you need to do is select an interior temperature which is comfort- able for you. The following sections inform you in detail about how to adjust the settings. Most settings are stored for the remote control currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile settings on page 26.
Adjusting air distribution manually
The air distribution can be switched on and off manually. The air is directed to the windshield, to the upper body area and to the
footwell. The automatic air distribution can be switched back on by pressing the AUTO button. The cooling function is switched on automatically and the manual air distribution setting is cleared.
Temperature
Turn to set the desired tempera- ture. The automatic climate control achieves this temperature as
quickly as possible regardless of the season, using maximum cooling or heating power if nec- essary, and then maintains it. Avoid rapid switching between different tem- perature settings. The automatic climate con- trol will not have sufficient time to adjust the set temperature. Maximum heating power can be obtained with the highest setting, regardless of the outside temperature. The system cools steadily in the lowest setting, regardless of the outside temperature.
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Press the button. The system is set to the lowest temperature, maximum air volume and recirculated-air mode.
Air flows out of the vent outlets for the upper body region. Open them for this purpose. Air is cooled as quickly as possible: > Above an outside temperature of approx.
32 7/0 6
> When the engine is running
AUTO program
Press the button. Air volume, air distribution and temperature are controlled auto-
matically. Depending on the selected temperature, AUTO intensity and outside influences, the air is directed toward the windshield, the side win- dows, the upper body and the footwell. Pressing the AUTO button automatically switches on the cooling function. At the same time, a condensation sensor con- trols the program so as to prevent window con- densation as much as possible. The program is switched off when the air distri- bution is set manually or the button is pressed again.
Intensity of the AUTO program With the AUTO program switched on, auto- matic control of the air volume and air distribu- tion can be adjusted:
Press the left side of the button to reduce the intensity. Press the right side of the button to increase
it. The selected intensity is shown on the display of the automatic climate control.
Adjusting air volume manually To be able to manually adjust the air volume, switch off the AUTO program first.
Press the left side of the button to reduce the air volume. Press the right side of the button to increase
The program is switched off when the setting is adjusted on the front passenger side or the but- ton is pressed again.
it. The air volume may be reduced or the blower may be switched off entirely to save on battery power. The display remains the same.
Automatic recirculated-air control AUC/Recirculated-air mode You can respond to unpleasant odors or pollut- ants in the immediate environment by tempo- rarily suspending the supply of outside air. The system then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle.
Press the button repeatedly to select an operating mode:
> LED off: outside air flows in continuously. > Left-hand LED on, AUC mode: a sensor detects pollutants in the outside air and controls the shut-off automatically.
> Right-hand LED on, recirculated-air mode:
the supply of outside air is permanently shut off. If the windows fog over, switch off recirculated-air mode and increase the air volume, if necessary. Make sure that air can flow onto the windshield.
The recirculated-air mode should not be used over an extended period of time;
otherwise, the air quality inside the car will dete- riorate continuously.<
Via the button on the steering wheel You can switch quickly between the recircu- lated-air mode and the previous mode using a button on the steering wheel, refer to page 11.
ALL program
Press the button. The current temperature setting on the driver's side is transferred to the front passenger side.
If the temperature setting on the driver's side is changed, the temperature on the front passen- ger side is changed as well.
Defrosting windows and removing condensation
Press the button. Quickly removes ice and conden- sation from the windshield and
front side windows. For this purpose, also switch on the cooling function.
Switching cooling function on/off The passenger compartment can only be cooled while the engine is running.
Press the button. The air is cooled and dehumidified and – depending on the tempera-
ture setting – warmed again. Depending on the weather, the windshield may fog up briefly when the engine is started. Pressing the AUTO button automatically switches on the cooling function.
Rear window defroster
Press the button. The defroster is switched off auto- matically after a certain time.
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the upper wires serve as an antenna and are not part of the rear window defroster.
Switching the system on/off
Switching off
With the blower at its lowest set- ting, press the left side of the but- ton to switch off the automatic cli-
mate control. All displays are cleared except for the rear win- dow defroster if it is switched on.
The outside air supply is blocked when the automatic climate control is switched off. If the air quality deteriorates or the window
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fogs over, switch the system back on and increase the air volume.<
Ventilation in the rear
Switching on Press any button except the ALL or the rear window defroster button to reactivate the auto- matic climate control.
Ventilation
1 Use the thumbwheel to smoothly open and
close the air vents
2 Use the thumbwheel to adjust the tempera-
ture: > Turn toward blue: colder > Turn toward red: warmer
3 Use the lever to change the direction of the
1 Use the thumbwheels to smoothly open
airflow
and close the air vents
2 Use the lever to change the direction of the
airflow
3 Thumbwheel for more or less cool air from
the vents for the upper body area
Ventilation for cooling Adjust the vent outlets to direct the flow of cool air in your direction, for instance if it has become too hot in the car.
Draft-free ventilation Set the vent outlets so that the air flows past you and not straight at you.
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Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter The microfilter traps dust and pollen in the incoming air. The activated-charcoal filter pro- vides additional protection by filtering gaseous pollutants from the outside air. Your BMW cen- ter replaces this combined filter during routine maintenance.
Parked car ventilation
The concept The parked car ventilation provides ventilation to the passenger compartment and lowers its temperature, if necessary. It is ready for use at any outside temperature, as of radio readiness. The parked car ventilation remains switched on for approx. 30 minutes. Two different switch-on times can be preselected. The system can also be switched on and off directly. Due to its high power consumption, it should not be switched on twice in a row without driv- ing in between to allow the battery to recharge. The air emerges from the air vents for the upper body area in the instrument panel. The air vents must therefore be open.
The parked car ventilation system is operated via iDrive.
Switching on/off directly 1. "Settings" 2. "Climate" 3. "Activate parked-car vent."
The symbol on the automatic climate Control Display flashes when the system has switched on.
The respective system is switched on
