Login- Download PDF Manual
-
very direct. In the higher speed range, on the other hand, the steering angle is reduced more and more. This improves the handling capability 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 92.
Malfunction
The warning lamp lights up yellow and a message is shown on the Control Dis- play. Active steering is malfunctioning or is temporarily deactivated. Greater steering wheel movements are required at low speeds, while the vehicle reacts more sensitively to steering wheel movements at higher speeds.
Airbags
The stability-promoting intervention can also be deactivated. Proceed cautiously and drive defensively. Have the system checked if the active steering is malfunctioning.
Brake force display
On the left: normal braking. On the right: heavy braking.
The following airbags are located under the marked covers: 1 Front airbags 2 Head airbags 3 Side airbags in front and rear
Protective action
To ensure that the safety systems con- tinue to provide optimized protection,
please observe the adjustment instructions on page 47.< 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 are deliberately not triggered in every impact situation, e.g. less severe acci- dents 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. Do not attempt to remove the airbag restraint system from the vehicle. Do not modify or tamper with either the wiring or the individual components in the air- bag system. This category includes the uphol-
100
stery in the center of the steering wheel, on the instrument panel, the doors and the roof pillars along with the sides of the headliner. Do not attempt to remove or dismantle the steering wheel. Do not touch the individual components immediately after the system has been trig- gered, 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 BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel and has the required explosives licenses. Otherwise unprofessional attempts to service the system could lead to failure in an emergency or undesired airbag triggering, either of which could result in personal injury.< Warnings and information on the airbags is also provided on the sun visors.
Automatic deactivation of front passenger airbags The occupation of the seat is detected by eval- uating the impression on the occupied seat sur- face of the front passenger seat. The front and side airbags on the front passenger side are activated or deactivated accordingly by the sys- tem.
The current status of the front passenger airbag, i.e. deactivated or activated, is
indicated by the indicator lamp over the interior rearview mirror, refer to Operating state of front passenger airbags in the following.<
Before transporting a child on the front passenger seat, observe the safety infor- mation and handling instructions under Trans- porting children safely refer to page 58. The front and side airbags on the front passen- ger side can be deactivated for teenagers and adults in certain sitting positions; then the indi- cator lamp for the front passenger airbags lights up. In these cases, change the sitting position so that the front passenger airbags are acti- vated and the indicator lamp goes out. If the desired status cannot be produced by changing the sitting position, transport the correspond- ing person on the rear seat. Do not fit seat cov-
ers, seat cushion padding, ball mats or other items onto the front passenger seat unless they are specifically recommended by BMW. Do not lay objects under the seat which could press against the seat from below. Otherwise a cor- rect evaluation of the occupied seat surface cannot be ensured.<
Operating state of front passenger airbags
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the arrangement of the switches and indicator lamps may differ somewhat. The indicator lamp for the front passenger air- bags indicates the operating status of the front and side airbags on the front passenger side depending on the seat occupation. The indica- tor lamp shows whether the front passenger airbags are activated or deactivated. > The indicator lamp lights up when a child in
a child restraint system intended for the purpose is properly detected on the seat. The front and side airbags on the front pas- senger side are not activated.
Most child's seats are detected by the system. Especially the child's seats
required by the NHTSA at the time the vehicle is manufactured. After installing a child's seat, make sure that the indicator lamp for the front passenger airbags lights up. This indicates that the child's seat has been detected and the front passenger airbags are not activated.< > The indicator lamp does not light up if, for example, the system detects a person of sufficient size seated correctly on the seat. The front and side airbags on the front pas- senger side are activated.
101
> The indicator lamp does not light up when
the seat is empty. However, the front and side airbags on the front passenger side are not activated.
Operational readiness of airbag system
From radio readiness, refer to page 62, the warning lamp lights up briefly, indicating the operational readiness of the entire airbag sys- tem and the safety belt tensioners.
Airbag system malfunction > Warning lamp does not light up from radio
readiness.
> Warning lamp lights up continuously.
Have the airbag system checked immedi- ately in case of a malfunction, otherwise there is a danger that the airbag system may not respond in the expected manner in an accident despite an impact of corresponding intensity.<
Head-Up Display*
The concept With the Head-Up Display important informa- tion is projected into the driver's field of view, e.g. navigation instructions. This enables you to take in this information without looking away from the road.
102
Switching on/off Press the button.
1 Navigation instructions 2 Display
> Cruise control > Active cruise control > Leaving lane warning
3 Speed
Selecting displays iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Press the
button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Settings" and press the controller.
4. Select "Display settings" and press the
6. Change into the second field from the top.
Turn the controller until "Brightness" is selected and press the controller.
controller.
5. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the
controller until "Head-Up Display" is selected and press the controller.
6. Change into the second field from the top. Turn the controller until "Head-Up Display" is selected and press the controller.
7. Select desired information of Head-Up Dis-
play.
8. Press the controller.
The information appears in the Head-
Up Display.
The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use.
Setting brightness The brightness of the display is adapted to the ambient lighting conditions. However, you can change the basic setting. With the low beams switched on, the brightness can also be adjusted with the knurled wheel of the instrument lighting. iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Press the
button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Settings" and press the controller. 4. Select "Display settings" and press the
controller.
5. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the
controller until "Head-Up Display" is selected and press the controller.
7. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is selected.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
Notes The visibility of the displays in the Head-Up Dis- play is influenced by: > Sunglasses with certain polarization filters > Certain seating positions > Objects on the cover of the Head-Up Dis-
play
> Wet road surface and unfavorable lighting
conditions
If the image is distorted, please have the basic setting checked at a BMW center.
Special windshield The windshield is part of the system. The shape of the windshield complies with the require- ments of the Head-Up Display to enable a pre- cise display. A film in the windshield prevents the double images from being displayed. Windshield replacement should be carried out by a BMW center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with cor- respondingly trained personnel.
Care instructions You can find valuable information on this topic under Care, starting on page 239.
103
Any improvement in detection depends on many factors such as the object size and tem- perature compared to the surroundings, or other nearby objects, the visual recognition skills of the driver, weather conditions, and other factors.
Driving hints With the system active, periodically but briefly, glance at the thermal image on the Control Dis- play to notice objects that could be people or larger animals. The glance should be similar to glancing at the rear view mirror. Do not stare at the image for long periods while driving, as this will remove attention from the road. If you notice an object of interest ahead, be prepared to slow down or stop, blow the horn, or take other appropriate action.
System limits The system is designed to supplement but not replace forward vision through the windshield. The driver is responsible for safe driving at night. BMW Night Vision is not designed to be used as a continuous viewing window for driv- ing at night.
No system, no matter how sophisticated, can operate without limitations. BMW Night Vision operation is subject to physical and environ- mental limitations that will reduce the ability of the system to detect and display a clear thermal image. Some of the situations in which these limitations can occur are: > on steep hilltops or depressions and in tight
curves
> in tunnels, as the contrast is inherently low > when the camera lens is dirty
Only clean the cover of the Head-Up Dis- play with a soft, nonabrasive cloth or with
a display cleaning cloth; otherwise, you may damage it.<
BMW Night Vision*
The concept BMW Night Vision is a driver assistance system that is designed to provide enhanced vision for certain objects at night. This can be especially helpful for detecting people and larger animals. When objects are detected, the driver may be able to take appropriate action sooner. For example, the driver may identify and detect the presence of persons or animals in the road ahead or off to the sides and can be more alert, slow down or stop, blow the horn etc. The driver can decide which actions are appropriate and then react accordingly. A certain area in front of the vehicle is viewed by an infrared camera and a generated image is shown on the Control Display. The resulting thermal image shows the relative heat radiation of the objects present in the camera's field of view. Warmer objects appear brighter and cooler objects appear darker. Contrast is dependent on the temperature difference between the objects and the background and on the amount of heat radiation of the object itself. As a result, it is quite possible that a per- son is not continually recognizable as a person in shape, since the thermal radiation can be affected by different clothing which blocks heat loss. Objects with little temperature difference to the surrounding area, or little heat radiation are less noticeable, for example in cold weather.
104
> in dense fog, heavy rain or snowfall > when displaying very hot objects such as
transformers, car exhausts etc.
> when the image briefly freezes during nor-
mal system adjustment.
BMW Night Vision's potential benefits can be limited by the driving style of the driver, the size and relative temperature of the detected objects, dirt or contamination on the camera lens, adverse weather like snow, rain or fog, and other factors not mentioned here. It will always be the driver's responsibility to drive at a speed and in a manner that recognizes potential hazards and adjust accordingly. BMW Night Vision is not a substitute or replace- ment for the driver's responsibility to adapt to visibility and traffic conditions. The forward view illuminated by the headlamps must always be the basis for making safe driving decisions, oth- erwise a safety risk will result.<
Activating BMW Night Vision 1. Turn the light switch to position 2 or 3, refer
to page 108.
2. With low beams switched on:
> Press the
button. Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the location of the button may differ somewhat.
> Press one of the programmable buttons on the steering wheel, refer to page 56. The image will be displayed on the Control Dis- play after a few seconds. Depending on the last mode selected, either the normal or full screen image will be displayed.
Due to the system's need to adjust periodically, a still image is displayed at certain intervals for fractions of a second. This is normal and not an indication of a problem. To prevent driving without headlamps, at a speed of more than approx. 3 mph/5 km/h and when dark, the thermal image on the Control Display is only shown when the low beams are on.
button.
Deactivating BMW Night Vision > Press the > Press the button on the steering wheel. > Press the > Via iDrive, refer to Selecting settings.
button.
Selecting settings For iDrive details, refer to page 16. 1. Activate BMW Night Vision. 2. Press the controller to display the menu
items.
105
To minimize icing, the camera lens is automati- cally heated. However, it may be necessary to clean the camera lens manually under severe weather conditions. When doing so, cautiously remove any debris, ice or snow. To avoid dam- age to the lens, do not use sharp or abrasive instruments to clean ice, snow, or dirt off the lens. When the windshield is cleaned with the head- lamps on, the camera lens area is automatically sprayed as well. Refer to page 69.
Leaving lane warning*
The concept This system warns you from a speed of approx. 40 mph/70 km/h when the vehicle is leaving the lane you are currently in on roads with lane limit lines. You feel this due to a slight vibration of the steering wheel. The system does not warn you if you signal before leaving the lane. It is best to use the system on well-developed roads and freeways.
Switching on/off
3. Select the menu item and press the control-
ler: > "Night Vision off":
Deactivate BMW Night Vision.
> "Zoom":
At higher speeds, the image is zoomed in.
> "Curve mode":
Depending on the steering angle and other parameters, the image section fol- lows the course of the road to some degree.
> "Full screen":
The image is shown on the entire Con- trol Display. > "Contrast":
The contrast of the screen can be adjusted.
> "Brightness":
The brightness of the screen can be adjusted. "Curve mode" can only be activated with the "Zoom" function switched on. With
"Full screen" activated, "Curve mode" and "Zoom" cannot be selected.< The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use. To exit the menu: The image automatically disappears after approx. 5 seconds.
Cleaning camera
Press the button on the steering wheel. > The two lines 1 indicate that the system is
activated.
> The two arrows 2 mean that the system has detected one or two lane limit lines from a speed of approx. 40 mph/70 km/h and warns accordingly.
If you activate the system below a speed of approx. 40 mph/70 km/h, a message will appear
The function of the camera may be affected by heavy rain and fog, dirt, snow or ice on the lens. When this occurs, the displayed image on the Control Display may become gray.
106
stating that the system is not active until this speed is reached. A warning will be canceled: > after approx. 3 seconds > if you return to your lane > if you brake heavily > if you signal
System limits
The leaving lane warning cannot serve as a substitute for your personal judgment in
determining the course of the road. If the system issues a warning, do not move the steering wheel with unnecessary severity, as otherwise you could loose control of the vehi- cle.< The function of the system may be limited in the following example situations: > in heavy fog, rain or snowfall > with worn-away, poorly visible limit lines, or
lines that run together or apart or are unclear, e.g. in road construction areas
> when limit lines are covered by snow, ice,
dirt or a great deal of water
> in tight curves or on narrow roads > when limit lines are not white > when limit lines are covered by objects > when driving up close behind a vehicle driv-
ing ahead
> with bright counter light > when the windshield is fogged up, dirty or covered with stickers, vignettes etc. in the area of the inside rearview mirror
107
s
Lamps
Parking lamps/low beams
0 Lights off and daytime running lamps* 1 Parking lamps and daytime running lamps* 2 Low beams and welcome lamps 3 Automatic headlamp control*, daytime run-
ning lamps*, welcome lamps, Adaptive Head Light* and high-beam assistant*
If you open the driver's door with the ignition switched off, the exterior lighting is switched off when the light switch is in position 2 or 3. The daytime running lamps have already been switched off at the same time as the ignition. For this reason, switch on the side marker lamps as needed, switch position 1; otherwise, the vehicle is not lit.
Parking lamps In switch position 1, the front, rear and side vehicle lighting is switched on. You can use the parking lamps for parking.
The parking lamps drain the battery. Do not leave them switched on for long peri- ods of time, otherwise it may no longer be pos- sible to start the engine. It is preferable to switch on the roadside parking lamps on one side, refer to page 110.<
Low beams The low beams light up when the light switch is in position 2 and the ignition is on.
108
Automatic headlamp control* In switch position 3, the system activates the low beams and switches them on or off in response to changes in ambient light condi- tions, for instance, in a tunnel, at dawn and dusk and in case of precipitation. Adaptive Head Light* is active. The LED next to the symbol lights up when the low beams are on. You can also activate the daytime running lamps, refer to page 109. In the situations described above, the lamps then switch to low beams. A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can cause the lights to be switched on.
The low beams remain switched on inde- pendent 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 sensors cannot detect fog of hazy weather. To avoid safety risks, you should always switch on the low beams manually under these conditions.<
Welcome lamps If you leave the light switch in position 2 or 3 when parking the vehicle, then when you unlock the vehicle, the parking lamps and interior light- ing remain illuminated for a brief time.
Activating/deactivating welcome lamps iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Press the
button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Settings" and press the controller. 4. Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-
troller.
5. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the
7. Turn the controller to select the desired
controller until "Lighting" is selected and press the controller.
6. Select "Welcome light" and press the con-
troller.
The welcome lamps are switched on.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
Pathway lighting When you activate the headlamp flasher after parking the vehicle and switching off the lamps, the low beams will come on for a brief period. You can set the duration or deactivate the func- tion via iDrive. iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Open the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Settings" and press the controller. 4. Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-
troller.
5. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the
controller until "Lighting" is selected and press the controller.
duration.
8. Press the controller to apply the setting. The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
Daytime running lamps* The daytime running lamps light up in position 0, 1 and 3. If the light switch remains in position 1, the parking lamps light up after the ignition is switched off.
Activating/deactivating daytime running lamps* iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Open the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Settings" and press the controller. 4. Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-
troller.
5. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the
controller until "Lighting" is selected and press the controller.
6. Select "Daytime running lamps" and press
the controller.
The daytime running lamps are
switched on.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
6. Select "Pathway lighting" and press the
controller.
109
s
Adaptive Head Light*
The concept Adaptive Head Light 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. In tight curves at speeds up to approx. 45 mph/ 70 km/h, e.g. on mountainous roads or when negotiating curves, turning lamps are switched on that light up the inside area of the curve.
Activating the Adaptive Head Light With the ignition switched on, turn the light switch into position 3, refer to page 108. The turning lamps are automatically switched on depending on the steering angle or the use of turn signals. To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adaptive Head Light directs light towards the front pas- senger side when the vehicle is at a standstill. When driving in reverse, only the turning lamps are active and illuminate the outer area of curves.
High beams/ roadside parking lamps
Switching on After parking the vehicle, press the lever up or down beyond the resistance point, arrow 3.
The roadside parking lamps drain the bat- tery. Do not leave them switched on for
long periods of time, otherwise it may no longer be possible to start the engine.<
Switching off Briefly press the lever in the opposite direction up to the resistance point, arrow 3.
High-beam assistant*
The concept This system automatically switches the high beams on and off. A sensor on the front side of the inside rearview mirror controls the process. The assistant makes sure that the high beams are switched on whenever traffic conditions permit. This relieves you of the burden of con- stantly switching back and forth and simulta- neously provides you with the best possible vis- ibility. Naturally, you can intervene at any time to switch the high beams on and off as usual.
Activating system 1. Turn the light switch to position 3, refer to
page 108.
2. With the low beams switched on, briefly
press the turn signal lever in the high-beam direction.
1 High beams 2 Headlamp flasher 3 Roadside parking lamps
Roadside parking lamps, left or right* You also enjoy the option of lighting up just one side of your vehicle when parking.
The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when the high-beam assistant is activated. The system
automatically switches between high beams
110
and low beams, reacting to oncoming traffic, vehicles ahead of you, and sufficiently lit areas, e.g. in built-up zones.
Manually switching between high beams and low beams If you wish or the situation requires, you can intervene at any time. > If the high-beam assistant has switched on the high beams, but you wish to use the low beams, just switch on the low beams with the turn signal lever. This deactivates the high-beam assistant. In order to reactivate the system, briefly press the turn signal lever in the high-beam direction.
> If the high-beam assistant has switched on the low beams, but you wish to use the high beams, simply switch on the high beams as usual. This deactivates the system and it is up to you to switch back to low beams. In order to reactivate the system, briefly press the turn signal lever in the high-beam direction.
> When the low beams are on, use the head-
lamp flasher as usual.
System limits
The high-beam assistant is designed to maximize the amount of time that high
beams can be safely used and to quickly switch back to low beams when traffic approaches. The system cannot completely replace driver intervention when unusual conditions are encountered. For this reason, switch to low beams when circumstances so dictate. Failure to do so can pose a safety risk.< Below are a few examples of situations in which the system may not react or may only function to a limited degree, requiring personal interven- tion: > in extremely unfavorable weather condi- tions such as fog or heavy precipitation
> in sensing road users with poor inherent illumination such as pedestrians, cyclists, equestrians, horse-drawn vehicles, railroad
or shipping traffic close to the road, and at deer crossings
> in tight curves, on steep crests or dips, with
cross-traffic, or with partially hidden oncoming traffic on divided highways
> in poorly illuminated areas and in the pres-
ence of highly reflective signs
> in the low speed range > when the windshield is fogged up, dirty or covered with stickers, decals etc. in the area of the inside rearview mirror
> when the sensor is dirty. Clean the sensor on the front side of the inside rearview mir- ror with a cloth slightly moistened with glass cleaner
Moreover, no system can operate without limi- tations. High-beam assistant operation is sub- ject to conditions that may reduce the system's ability to recognize the difference between actual vehicle head lamps or tail lamps and, for example, highly reflective signs, markers, and streetlights. To be on the safe side, the system may periodically interpret these situations as conditions that require low beams. Below are some of the situations in which premature switching to low beams can occur: > approaching large and/or highly reflective
signs
> approaching certain lights, such as drive-
way lighting and porch lights
> approaching certain traffic signals > approaching large reflective markers In these situations, the system may interpret the above conditions as a vehicle ahead requir- ing a switch to low beams. When the conditions return to normal, the system will reactivate the high beams. The high-beam assistant cannot replace the driver's responsibility for complying with state laws on high-beam switching or for adapting to visibility and traffic conditions.
Switching off via iDrive iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.
111
Instrument lighting
1. Press the
button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Settings" and press the controller. 4. Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-
troller.
5. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the
controller until "Lighting" is selected and press the controller.
You can control the lighting intensity by using the knurled wheel.
Interior lamps Control of the interior lamps, footwell lamps, door entry lighting, courtesy lamps* and the cargo bay lamps* is automatic. With the courtesy lamps, LED lights are pro- vided in the outside rearview mirrors to illumi- nate the exterior area around the doors.
To protect the battery, all lamps in the vehicle are switched off approx. 15 min- utes after radio readiness is switched off, refer to Start/Stop button on page 62.<
Switching interior lamps on and off manually
6. Select "High-beam assistant" and press
the controller.
High-beam assistant is switched off.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
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 whenever the high beams are switched on.
If the automatic headlamp control is acti- vated, the low beams will come on when
you switch on the fog lamps.<
112
Press the button. If the interior lamps, footwell lamps, door entry lighting and courtesy lamps are to remain switched off continually, press the button for approx. 3 seconds.
Reading lamps
Reading lamps are located in the front and rear adjacent to the interior lamps. Press the button to switch the lamps on and off.
113
e
Climate
Automatic climate control
1 Air directed toward the windshield and side
windows
8 AUTO program 9 Switching cooling function on and off man-
2 Air for the upper body region, refer to Front
ually
ventilation on page 118
3 Air to footwell 4 Temperature, left side of passenger com-
partment
5 Manual air distribution, driver's side 6 Defrosting windows and removing conden-
sation
10 Temperature, right side of passenger com-
partment
11 Manual air distribution, front passenger side 12 Maximum cooling 13 AUC Automatic recirculated-air control/
recirculated-air mode
14 LED for residual heat utilization and parked-
7 Manual air volume, switching off automatic
climate control, residual heat utilization
car ventilation system 15 Rear window defroster
114
16 Air grill for interior temperature sensor –
3. Select "Automatic programs" and press the
please keep clear and unobstructed
controller.
The current setting for air distribution is dis- played on the Control Display.
A congenial climate The AUTO program offers the optimum air dis- tribution and air volume for virtually all condi- tions, refer to AUTO program below. Now you only need to select an interior temperature pleasant to you. The following sections contain more detailed information on the available setting options. Most settings are stored for the remote control currently in use, also refer to Personal Profile settings on page 31.
AUTO program
The AUTO program handles the adjustment of air volume and air distribution to the windshield and side windows, in the direction of the upper body and in the footwell. It also adapts your instructions for the tempera- ture to outside influences throughout the year. The cooling function is switched on along with the AUTO program. At the same time, a con- densation sensor controls the program in such a way that window condensation is prevented as much as possible.
Intensity of AUTO program You can adjust the intensity of the AUTO pro- gram by repeatedly pressing the AUTO button. The respective current setting is briefly dis- played on the Control Display when the button is pressed. You can also adjust the intensity of the AUTO program via iDrive. iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Press the
button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Move the controller to the left to open "Cli-
mate".
4. Select the desired intensity and press the
controller.
The marked intensity of the automatic
program is switched on.
Temperature
Set the desired temperature indi- vidually on the driver's and front passenger side. The automatic climate control
adjusts this temperature as quickly as possible at any time of year, if necessary with the maxi- mum cooling or heating capacity, and then keeps it constant.
When changing between different tem- perature settings in rapid succession, the
automatic climate control does not have suffi- cient time to adjust the set temperature.< In the highest setting you activate the maximum heating output, regardless of the outside tem- perature.
Adjusting temperature in upper body region
1. Press the button to display the current set-
ting on the Control Display.
115
e
2. Select the field by moving the controller and turning the controller to adjust the temper- ature.
You can also adjust the temperature in the upper body region with iDrive. iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Open the start menu. 2. Open "Climate". 3. Select "Vent settings" and press the con-
troller.
4. Select the field by moving the controller and turning the controller to adjust the temper- ature.
Defrosting windows and removing condensation
Quickly remove ice and condensa- tion from the windshield and front side windows.
Air volume, manual
You can adjust the air volume by turning. You can reactivate the automatic mode for the air volume with the AUTO button.
The air quantity is reduced and if need be, the ventilation is switched off in order to reduce the load on the battery. The display stays the same.
Manual air distribution You can route the air flowing out into the vehicle interior via various programs, separately for the driver's and passenger's side: > Upper body region > Upper body region and footwell > Footwell > Driver's side: windows and footwell > Individual program
Selecting program
Press the button repeatedly until the desired air distribution of the respective program is shown on the Control Display.
Adjusting air distribution individually – individual program Your settings are stored in this program. iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Open the start menu. 2. Open "Climate". 3. Select "Vent settings" and press the con-
troller. The driver's and front passenger side can be adjusted separately with the fields on the right or left side.
To do this, also switch on the cooling function.
4. Select the driver's or front passenger side
Rear window defroster
The rear window defroster switches off after a while. Depend- ing on the vehicle equipment,
if necessary. Move the controller to the right or left repeatedly until the driver's or front passen- ger side is selected.
5. Select the desired field by moving the con-
upper wires are used as an antenna and are not part of the rear window defroster.
troller.
116
6. Turn the controller to adjust the air distribu-
tion.
Driver's side: 1 Air directed toward the windshield and side
windows
2 Air for the upper body 3 Air to footwell Front passenger side: 4 Air for the upper body 5 Air to footwell
Pressing the AUTO button cancels the manual air distribution settings.<
The automatic mode for the air volume remains effective with manual air distribution.
Switching cooling function on and off The cooling function cools and dehumidifies the incoming air before also reheating it as
required, according to the temperature setting. This function is only available when the engine is running. The cooling function helps to avoid condensa- tion on the window surfaces or to quickly remove them. Depending on the weather, the windshield may fog over briefly when the engine is started. The cooling function is also switched on with the AUTO program.
Maximum cooling
Maximally cooled air is obtained as quickly as possible at an outside temperature above approx. 327/
06 and with the engine running.
