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80nMulti-Information Display MID
Central display The MID serves as the central display and operation for the following onboard systems: > Digital clock, e.g. time display, date > Audio systems – radio, cassette, CD > Computer, e.g. fuel consumption,
cruising range
> Portable phone, e.g. dialing. You will find explanations and notes for operating the digital clock and the computer on the following pages. Please refer to the separate Owner's Manuals for operating the audio sys- tems, the portable phone and the com- puter.
Any unrealistic numerical entries will not be accepted.
All stored data will be lost if the power supply is interrupted. Time display, switch-on times for independent venti- lation, distance and cruise control speed limit may have to be reset once the power supply has been reestab- lished.<
1 Function button for audio systems 2 Function button for the portable
phone
3 Indicator lamp for independent venti-
lation > remains on if switch-on time is
active
> flashes while operating
4 Function button for the digital clock
and computer
5 Indicator display for the various
onboard systems
6 Display for the entry and call-up but-
tons. Depending on the operating mode, the functions and alternatives that can be selected at the buttons are displayed here
7 Entry and call-up buttons for operat-
ing the various onboard systems
Digital clock in the MID
Only make entries when the vehi- cle is stationary – to avoid endan-
gering yourself or other road users.<
Calling up time or date
Press the left side of the button. Display shows:
Changing time
Changing date
Press the left side of the button.
Press the left side of the button.
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Press the right side of the button: The dots flash in the display. To change the setting:
Press.
You can have the time displayed in 12 or 24 hours. To change the display:
Press on the left/right, or hold the but- ton down. To store the entry:
Press the right side of the button: The dots and the DATE display flash. To change the setting:
Press the left side of the button. If the 12-hour time display is in use, AM or PM appears after the time.
Press the right side of the button.
Press on the left/right, or hold the but- ton down. To store the entry:
Press the right side of the button. The clock takes leap years into account and therefore does not have to be reset manually.
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Reminder signal You can program a reminder signal – Memo – to be heard every hour, so that you are sure not to miss a news broadcast.
Stopwatch
To start the stopwatch function:
Press the left side of the button.
Press the right side of the button. To take an intermediate time reading:
Press the left side of the button.
Press. Display shows:
Press.
Press: MEMO OFF appears in the display for entry and call-up buttons, and the tone symbol will appear in the upper right of the display. A signal is then heard 15 seconds before each hour.
Press: The stopwatch display can be seen counting up; the stopwatch continues to run. To halt the stopwatch:
Press the right side of the button.
The stopwatch is halted when the ignition key is turned back to 0,
but starts to run again when the ignition key is turned to 1.<
Digital clock in the MID
Entering the switch-on times for the independent ventilation You can enter two different switch-on times. The ventilation will switch off automati- cally after 30 minutes.
Please follow the instructions for operating the independent ventila-
tion that start on page 109.<
Press the left side of the button.
Press on the left/right. Display shows:
Press the right side of the button: Display flashes, e.g. TIMER 1.
To enter the time:
Press on the left/right, or hold the but- ton down. To confirm the entry:
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Directly switching the independent ventilation on and off The independent ventilation func- tion can only be called up in igni-
tion key position 1.<
Press the left side of the button.
Press the right side of the button. The activated time is marked with an asterisk.
Press.
The switch-on times remain stored until new entries are made. You can change switch-on times that have already been stored by making a new time entry as described above. When the switch-on time is active, the LED comes on in the MID. During actual operation of the ventilation, the LED flashes. The LED goes out when the system is switched off. To activate/deactivate the time:
Press twice.
84nComputer* in the MID
Only make entries when the vehi- cle is stationary – to avoid endan-
gering yourself or other road users.<
Computer calculations begin at the start of the journey. Information can also be called up in the display by remote control, refer to page 88.
Enter the limit by pressing the function buttons. To correct an entry:
Press the left side of the button and repeat the entry. To store the entry:
Press the right side of the button.
Speed limit Speed limit entry: You can enter the road speed here at which you wish to hear and see a reminder signal: a signal will sound, the word LIMIT will flash, and with the Check Control with alphanumeric dis- play*, the speed limit warning stored in the memory will appear on the instru- ment cluster briefly. The speed limit reminder is only repeated if road speed has fallen at least 3 mph/5 km/h below the preset speed limit.
Press the right side of the button.
Press.
Press the right side of the button. Display shows:
Computer* in the MID
Adopting the current speed as the speed limit:
Press the right side of the button.
Distance to destination The remaining distance to the destina- tion will be displayed on the screen. Enter the entire distance before starting the journey. To enter:
Press.
Press the right side of the button.
To correct an entry:
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Press the left side of the button and repeat the entry. To store the entry:
Press the right side of the button. Checking stored value:
Press the right side of the button.
Press twice at right. Deactivating the speed limit:
Press the right side of the button.
Press the left side of the button.
Press the right side of the button. Display shows:
Press the left side of the button.
Press. The LIMIT display goes out, but the stored value is not lost and can be reactivated by pressing the LIMIT but- ton.
You can enter the distance by pressing the function buttons.
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Estimated time of arrival When you have entered the distance to your destination, you can obtain an estimated time of arrival display which is continuously updated by the com- puter as your average driving period varies.
Press the right side of the button.
Cruising range The distance which the vehicle should cover on the remaining fuel in the tank is displayed.
Press the right side of the button.
Fuel consumption You can have the average fuel con- sumption displayed for two different distances, for example a complete jour- ney and part of the journey. To start the calculation, select the func- tion with the engine running:
Press the right side of the button.
Press: The display shows the probable range.
Press the right side of the button: The estimated time of arrival is dis- played.
Always refuel as soon as possible once your cruising range falls to
below 30 miles/50 kilometers, as other- wise engine functions are not ensured and damage can occur.<
Press the left or right side of the button: The display will show the average fuel consumption. To restart the fuel consumption calcula- tion:
The computer will only register fuel amounts over 1.8 gal/6 liters.
Press the left or right side of the button.
Press the right side of the button.
Computer* in the MID
Speed You can open a display of the vehicle's average speed. To start the calculation, select the func- tion with the engine running:
Press the right side of the button.
Press: The display shows the average speed. To recalculate the speed:
Extended immobilizer function You can establish a code that will pre- vent the engine from being started unless the code is entered. If you do not have access to the code, the emergency deactivation procedure will have to be carried out, refer to next page. Establishing and activating the code:
Press the right side of the button.
Press the right side of the button.
Press the left side of the button. Display shows:
To correct an entry:
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Press on the left side of the button and repeat the entry. To store the entry:
Press the right side of the button. Turn the ignition key to position 0. Deactivate the code: When you are asked to enter the code – ignition key in position 1 or 2: > Enter the code at the function but-
tons.
Enter the code with the function but- tons.
Press the right side of the button. After the code has been entered cor- rectly and confirmed with the SET but- ton, the time display appears.
To have all the available information displayed, press > the button on the lever until PROG
shows on the display
> the SET button. To obtain individual items of informa- tion, briefly press the button as often as necessary.
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After three incorrect code entries, or three attempts to start the engine with- out a code entry, the alarm will sound for 30 seconds on vehicles fitted with an alarm system. Deactivating the alarm in an emer- gency: If you have forgotten the code, proceed as follows: 1. Disconnect the battery, wait approx.
2 minutes, then reconnect it. Note that on vehicles with an alarm sys- tem, the alarm will sound
2. Set the ignition key to position 1: the time display will count down for the next ten minutes
3. After ten minutes, start the engine.
If the code becomes available again in the meantime, it can be entered during the waiting period after pressing the CODE button.<
Remote control The button on the turn signal lever can be used to select the items of computer information which are to be displayed. To do this, press: > the button on the lever until PROG
shows on the display
> the MID buttons in the order in which
you wish the information to be dis- played. Each time an entry is stored, the pro- gram number appears on the display.
To terminate the selection procedure:
Press the right side of the button.
PDC Park Distance Control*
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The concept PDC provides extra safety and conve- nience during parking maneuvers. Sig- nal tones indicate the current distance to an object behind or in front of your vehicle. To do this, four ultrasonic sen- sors in the front and rear bumpers each measure the distance to the nearest object. The detection range of the front sensors and the two sensors located at the ends of the rear bumper is approx. 2 ft/60 cm, while the rear center sen- sors can detect objects to a distance of approx. 5 ft/1.50 m.
PDC is a parking aid that can indi- cate objects when they are
approached slowly, as is usually the case when parking. Avoid approaching objects too fast, otherwise the system may give warning of physical obstacles too late.<
Automatic function The system starts to operate automati- cally approx. one second after you select reverse or move the selector lever into the R position with the igni- tion key in position 2. Wait this short period before reversing.
Manual activation Press the button, the indicator lamp lights up.
Manual deactivation Press the button again; the indicator lamp goes out.
Automatic deactivation After driving a distance of more than approx. 160 ft/50 m or exceeding a speed of approx. 20 mph/30 km/h, the system switches off and the indicator lamp goes out. Switch the system on again as required.
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Acoustic signals The distance from an object is indicated in front with a higher intermittent tone, and at the rear with a lower intermittent tone. As the distance between vehicle and object decreases, the intervals between the tones become shorter. The signal tone becomes continuous once the distance to the nearest object falls to below roughly 1 ft/30 cm. The warning signal is canceled after approx. 3 seconds if you are moving parallel to a wall. If there is a malfunction of the system: The indicator lamp flashes and a short steady signal tone is sounded > if you activate PDC with the button > when you select reverse for the first
time after switching on the ignition
> if a malfunction occurs while the PDC
system is active.
Switch the system off and have the cause of the malfunction corrected by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle cen- ter.
Even with PDC, final responsibility for estimating the distance
between the vehicle and any obstruc- tions always remains with the driver. Even when sensors are involved, there is a blind spot in which objects cannot be detected. This applies especially in those cases where the system approaches the physical constraints of ultrasonic measurement, as occurs with tow bars and trailer couplings, and in the vicinity of thin or wedge-shaped objects. Low objects already displayed, e.g. a curb, can also disappear from the detection area of the sensors again before a continuous tone sounds. Loud sources of sound, inside and out- side the vehicle, could drown out the PDC signal tone.<
Keep the sensors clean and free of ice or snow in order to ensure that they will continue to operate effectively. Do not apply high pressure spray to the sensors for a prolonged period of time. Keep the spray at least 4 in/10 cm away from the sensors.
Antilock Brake System
The concept The ABS Antilock Brake System keeps the wheels from locking during braking, thereby enhancing active driving safety. The vehicle continues to be steerable during hard braking. ABS also includes EBV Electronic brake-force distribution. Safe braking, refer to page 132.
EBV Electronic brake-force distribution EBV controls the brake system's appli- cation pressure at the rear wheels to ensure stable deceleration.
DBC Dynamic Brake Control The Dynamic Brake Control actively supports the driver in dangerous brak- ing situations. Quickly pumping the brake pedal will increase the braking effect with low pedal pressure so that the shortest possible braking distance is achieved. This system exploits all of the benefits provided by ABS. Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal for the duration of the brake application. DBC is deactivated when you release the brake pedal.
Antilock Brake System
DSC Dynamic Stability Control
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Malfunction Please be sure to observe the informa- tion on the ABS warning lamp on page 20 and on the possible lamp com- binations that can light up on page 19.
Indicator lamps The indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go out shortly after you switch on the ignition.
The indicator lamp flashes: DSC is active and governs drive and braking force.
The indicator lamp stays lit: DSC has been switched off using the button and the stabilizing interventions are no longer available.
The concept DSC maintains vehicle stability, even in critical driving situations. The DSC is operational every time you start the engine. The system optimizes the driving stabil- ity during acceleration and when start- ing from a standstill. The system recog- nizes any tendency for the vehicle to assume an unstable attitude such as oversteer or understeer; it then coun- teracts this tendency with a combina- tion of graduated reductions in engine torque and selective braking interven- tion at individual wheels. DSC provides optimized stability within the limits defined by the laws of physics.
The laws of physics cannot be repealed, even with DSC.
An appropriate driving style always remains the responsibility of the driver. We therefore urge you to avoid using the additional safety margin of the sys- tem as an excuse for taking risks. Do not make any modifications to the DSC system. Never allow anyone other than authorized professional techni- cians to carry out service or repairs on the system.<
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xDrive
xDrive is the 4-wheel drive system of your X5. The combined effects of xDrive and DSC further optimize the traction and dynamic driving characteristics. The 4-wheel drive system xDrive vari- ably distributes the drive torque to the front and rear axle depending on the driving situation and prevailing road conditions.
Malfunction Please be sure to observe the informa- tion on the Dynamic Stability Control ASC/xDrive warning lamp on page 21 and on the possible lamp combinations that can light up on page 19.
> If the wheels churn on muddy sur-
faces
> When driving with snow chains.
As a result of the braking interven- tions, the brakes may be sub-
jected to additional loads when the sys- tem is switched off. In order to limit the brake temperature, brief automatic masking of the brake activation is pos- sible. To maintain vehicle stability, always drive with the system switched on when possible.<
Switching DSC on Press the DSC button again; the indica- tor lamp goes out. DSC is now acti- vated.
Malfunction Please be sure to observe the informa- tion on the Dynamic Stability Control ASC/xDrive warning lamp on page 21 and on the possible lamp combinations that can light up on page 19.
Switching off DSC Press the button; the indicator lamp comes on and stays on. Stabilizing interventions of the chassis control system DSC are no longer avail- able. However, the braking interven- tions that simulate the function of the differential lock continue to be active. In the following exceptional circum- stances, it may be effective to switch off the DSC for a short period: > When rocking the vehicle and starting
off in deep snow or on loose road surfaces
> On sandy road surfaces > On poor surfaces with deep ruts
HDC Hill Descent Control
The concept HDC is a system for driving downhill in steep terrain. This system reduces vehicle speed on steep downhill gradi- ents, thus allowing you to maintain con- trol of your BMW under these condi- tions. The vehicle moves at slightly more than walking speed without active interven- tion from the driver. HDC is available for activation at vehi- cle speeds below approx. 20 mph/ 35 km/h. When driving down steep hills with a speed below approx. 20 mph/ 35 km/h, the vehicle reduces speed automatically down to slightly more than walking speed, approx. 5 mph/ 8 km/h, and then maintains this speed. You can use the accelerator or brakes to vary this automatically controlled speed within a range extending from approx. 3 mph/5 km/h to 15 mph/ 25 km/h. You can specify a target speed within the same range by using the +/– but- tons of the cruise control. HDC is automatically deactivated once vehicle speed again exceeds approx. 35 mph/60 km/h.
Activating the system Press the button, the indicator lamp lights up. The indicator lamp flashes when the brakes are applied automatically.
Deactivating the system Press the button again; the indicator lamp goes out. HDC is deactivated automatically above a road speed of approx. 35 mph/ 60 km/h and when the ignition is switched off.
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Using HDC With manual transmission: Use HDC in first gear and in Reverse since the engine's braking effect is diminished in the higher gears. With automatic transmission: You can use HDC in every drive posi- tion.
In case of a malfunction The indicator lamp in the button goes out in the HDC mode or does not come on when HDC is switched on: HDC is temporarily not available if brake temperature is too high.
If the indicator lamp also lights up: A fault as occurred in the HDC
system. Have your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center inspect this system as soon as possible.
94nSelf-leveling suspension* 2-axle self-leveling suspension*
a new command during the adjustment process. When the vehicle is stationary, the sys- tem executes ride-height changes in both directions – up and down – when- ever the doors are closed. The tailgate/ liftgate may be open. The system raises the vehicle only when the engine is run- ning. The system's automatic self-leveling feature automatically compensates for variations in the vehicle's load.
Frequent changes in ride height initiated at short intervals can
overheat the compressor, causing the system to briefly suspend active opera- tion.<
The warning lamp for the self- leveling suspension comes on, or the message – SELFLEVEL SUSP.INACT – appears in the Check Control: there is a malfunction in the self-leveling suspension. Stop and inspect the vehicle. If it is riding significantly lower in the rear than in the front, or if it is sitting at an incline – left rear compared to right rear – con- sult the nearest BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center. Drive with appropriate caution in the meantime. The vehicle has reduced ground clearance and driving comfort may be noticeably reduced. Even if the attitude of the vehicle is nor- mal, you should consult the nearest BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center if the warning lamp indicates a system malfunction.
The concept Your vehicle is equipped with 2-axle self-leveling suspension acting on both the front and rear suspension. This sys- tem combines automatic self-leveling, which compensates for variations in front-to-rear load-distribution patterns, with a selection feature allowing drivers to choose from among several ride- height options. You may choose from among the fol- lowing ride heights: > Normal
The standard setting is intended for most operating conditions, including trailer towing
> Off-Road
Increased level for more ground clearance
> Access
Lowers vehicle for more convenient cargo handling or easier passenger entries and exits.
Changes in ride height are initiated either manually, using the control but- ton, refer to page 95, or automatically in response to specific speeds. When the ride height is selected manually, the driver has the additional option of revis- ing the ride-height selection by entering
2-axle self-leveling suspension*
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When the suspension reaches the new ride height the flashing LED reverts to continuous operation, and the LED for the earlier level goes out > LED for current ride height flashes for
roughly 3 seconds when you press the button: change in ride height is not possible.
Raising Available only when the engine is run- ning. From Standard to Off-Road: Press button 1 while traveling at a speed of less than approx. 30 mph/ 50 km/h. From Access to Standard: > Press button 1 or > the setting automatically reverts to
the standard setting once the vehicle exceeds a speed of roughly 20 mph/ 35 km/h.
Self-leveling suspension display 1 Off-Road 2 Standard 3 Access The LEDs not only show the current ride height, but also indicate changes: > LED on: indicates the vehicle's cur-
rent ride height
> Ride-height LED flashes while the
LED for the earlier level remains on: the ride height is being adjusted to a new level, either automatically or in response to driver input at the button.
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Brake force display
Lowering Available with ignition key in position 2. From Standard to Access: 1. Press button 2 while traveling at less
than approx. 50 mph/80 km/h. The system enters its preselection mode. The preselection mode is canceled > by pressing button 1
> automatically once the vehicleexceeds a speed of approx. 50 mph/80 km/h or roughly 60 seconds after button 2 is pressed
2. Reduce speed to below approx. 15 mph/25 km/h within roughly 60 seconds after pressing button 2.
When you press button 2 at speeds below approx. 15 mph/
25 km/h the system automatically low- ers the vehicle to the Access level.<
From Off-Road to Standard: > Press button 2 or > automatically once you exceed a
speed of approx. 30 mph/50 km/h.
The Brake force display indicates the intensity with which you are applying your brakes to drivers of following vehi- cles. The display consists of two stages: > Normal braking:
The brake lamp units within the tail lamps and the high-mount brake lamp integrated within the rear spoiler both light up with normal intensity
> Hard braking or braking with ABS
active: The tail lamps also light up with the same intensity as the standard brake lamp units to enhance the warning effect of the brake lamps.
Parking lamps/Low beams
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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 may also have this function deactivated if you wish.<
Lights on warning Whenever you open the driver's door, after having turned the ignition key to position 0, you will hear an acoustic signal for a few seconds to remind you that the lamps have not been switched off. On vehicles with alphanumeric Check Control*: The reminder is given through the Check Control.
Daytime driving lamps* The headlamps are automatically switched on for daylight driving at igni- tion key position 2.
Automatic headlamp control*
When you set the switch to this position, the system activates and switches on and off the low beams in response to changes in ambi- ent light conditions, for instance, in tun- nels, at dawn and dusk, and in rain and snow.
Following automatic activation the vehicle's external lighting remains on when you switch on the fog lamps.<
Automatic headlamp control can- not serve as a substitute for the
driver's judgment in determining when the vehicle lamps should be switched on. For example, the system cannot detect fog. To avoid safety risks, you should always switch on the lamps manually under these conditions.<
You can have the sensitivity of the headlamp control system adjusted
on your vehicle.<
Parking lamps – side marker lamps
The front, rear and side vehicle lighting is switched on. You can use the parking lamps for park-
ing. For lighting on one side for parking as an additional feature, refer to page 98.
Low beams
When the ignition is switched off and the low beams are on, only the parking lamps – side marker
lamps – remain on.
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High beams/Standing lamps Fog lamps
Turn the serrated dial to adjust the illu- mination intensity.
1 High beams – blue indicator lamp 2 Headlamp flasher – blue indicator
lamp
3 Standing lamps
Standing lamps, left and right* As an additional feature, you can illumi- nate your vehicle on either side for parking, if you wish to do so: With the ignition key in position 0, engage the lever in the appropriate turn signal position.
Front fog lamps
A green indicator lamp appears in the instrument cluster to indi- cate that the front fog lamps are
on. If the high beams are switched on, the fog lamps go out.
If the automatic headlamp control is activated, the low beams will
automatically be switched on when the front fog lamps are switched on.<
Interior lamps
Rear reading lamps* Switched on and off with the button next to each lamp, refer to arrows.
Footwell and cargo area lamps The lamps are controlled in the same manner as the front interior lamps.
The interior lamps operate automati- cally.
Switching the interior lamps on and off manually Briefly press button 1. If you want the interior lamps to remain off all the time, press and hold the but- ton for approx. 3 seconds. Briefly press the button to revert to nor- mal operation. The button for the interior lamps in the rear passenger area only switches these lamps on and off.
Front reading lamps* Switched on and off with the button 2 next to each lamp.
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Front area lighting* This lighting system in the two exterior mirrors illuminates the ground in the area near the two front doors. It is also controlled in the same manner as the front interior lamps, but it does not function while the vehicle is moving.
In order to prevent battery dis- charge, all of the lamps in the
vehicle are switched off automatically approx. 15 minutes after the ignition key is turned to position 0.<
Light-emitting diodes LEDs Light-emitting diodes installed behind translucent lenses serve as the light source for many of the controls and dis- plays in your vehicle. The concept behind their operation is related to that employed for lasers.
Do not remove the covers, and never stare into the unfiltered light for several hours, as irritation of the iris could result.<
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Air conditioner
1 Airflow directed toward the wind-
shield and side windows
2 Airflow for the upper body 102
3 Front footwell ventilation4 Rear footwell ventilation 5 Airflow for the upper body in the rear
seat 102
6 Temperature 101
7 Air distribution 1018 Air supply 101
9 Rear window defroster 101
10 Air conditioning 101
11 Recirculated-air mode 101Air conditioner
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Temperature
Rear window defroster
Recirculated-air mode
You can respond to unpleas- ant odors outside the vehicle by temporarily blocking the outside air supply. The system then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle. With the button in the steering wheel you can also switch over to the recircu- lated-air mode, refer to page 22.
If the windows fog over in the recirculated-air mode, switch the recirculated-air mode off and increase the air supply as required.<
When the rear window defroster is activated, the
indicator lamp comes on. The rear win- dow defroster switches off automati- cally.
Air conditioning
The air is cooled and dehu- midified and — depending on
the temperature setting — warmed again. Depending on the weather, the windshield may fog over briefly when the engine is started. You can reduce condensation forming on the windows by switching on the air conditioning.
During air conditioning condensa- tion forms, which then exits under the vehicle. Traces of condensed water of this kind are thus normal.<
The graduations on the dial provide general reference values for the interior temper- ature. We recommend +707/
226 as a comfortable setting. When you start the vehicle, the system adjusts the air to the selected tempera- ture as quickly as possible, and then maintains that temperature constantly.
Air distribution
You can direct air to flow onto the windows upper body footwell
, toward the and into the . All intermediate
settings are possible. In the there is a low flow of air onto the win- dows to keep them free of condensa- tion.
setting,
Air supply
You can adjust the air supply through an infinitely-variable range. The heating and venti- lation become more and more
effective as the air supply settings are increased. In the 0 setting, the blower and climate control are switched off and the outside air supply is blocked.
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Draft-free ventilation You can adjust the vent outlets for the upper body area to select the optimum airflow rates and directions for your personal comfort: 1 Rotary dials for opening and closing the vent outlets through an infinitely- variable range
2 Levers for adjusting airflow direction 3 With the serrated dial you can adjust the temperature of the incoming air: > Turn toward blue – colder > Turn toward red – warmer
Rear ventilation* 1 Serrated dial for opening and closing the vent outlets through an infinitely- variable range
2 Levers for adjusting airflow direction The air that flows out here is somewhat cooler than the air delivered to the foot- well.
Microfilter The microfilter removes dust and pollen from the incoming air and in the recir- culated-air mode. It is replaced by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center during regular maintenance. A substan- tial reduction in air supply indicates that the filter must be replaced before nor- mal maintenance.
Defrosting windows and removing condensation 1. You can specify an interior tempera- ture that is comfortable for you with the rotary temperature dial. A good starting point is +707/+226
2. Set the air distribution rotary dial
to
3. Set the blower/air supply rotary dial
completely to the right
4. Close the vent outlets in the rear
seating area
5. Switch on the rear window defroster
to defrost the rear window.
Automatic climate control*
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1 Airflow directed toward the wind-
shield and side windows
2 Airflow for the upper body 107
3 Air to footwell4 Rear footwell ventilation 5 Airflow for the upper body in the rear
7 Individual air distribution 105
8 Temperature control – left-hand sideseat 107
6 Automatic air distribution 105
of passenger compartment 105
9 Display for temperature and airsupply 105
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10 Temperature control – right-hand
13 AUC Automatic recirculated-air
16 Maximum cooling 106
side of passenger compartment 105
11 Defrosting windshield and windows
and removing condensation 105
12 Air conditioning 106
control 106
14 Rear window defroster 106
15 Air supply 105or residual heat utilization 107
17 Air grill for interior temperature sensor – please keep clear and unobstructedAutomatic climate control*
Tips for pleasant driving To use the automatic function, press the AUTO button 6. Select an interior temperature that is comfortable for you. Detailed setting options are described for you in the following section.
Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center can program the settings of
your vehicle in such a manner that, when you unlock the vehicle with your individualized key, your own personal- ized setting for the automatic climate control is initiated.<
Automatic air distribution
The AUTO program assumes the adjustment of the air distribution and the air supply for you and also adapts the temperature to external influences – summer, winter – to meet preferences you can specify.
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Individual air distribution
Air supply
You can cancel the AUTO program by selecting spe- cific air distribution patterns for your personal comfort, the automatic air supply
, toward , and into the foot- . You can reactivate the auto-
remains in operation. You can direct air to flow onto the windows the upper body well matic air distribution mode by selecting the AUTO button.
Temperature
You can make individual temperature settings on the driver's side or the front
passenger side. Your input appears in the display 9. The figures in the display provide a general indication of interior temperature. We recommend +707/ +226 as a comfortable setting, whether the air conditioner is operating or not. When you start the vehicle, this system ensures that the selected tem- perature is achieved as quickly as pos- sible. It then maintains this tempera- ture, regardless of the season. To change the units of measurement – 7/6 – of the display, refer to page 72 or 79.
In the AUTO program the air supply is automatically
controlled, and AUTO appears in the display 9, refer to the overview on page 103. You can vary the air supply by pressing the left or right button half. When your setting is displayed by bars, the automatic air supply is switched off. Automatic air distribution maintains its setting. You can reactivate the auto- matic air supply by pressing the AUTO button. When you press the left side of the but- ton during operation at minimum blower speed all displays are canceled: the blower, heating and air conditioner are switched off. The outside air supply is closed. You can switch the system back on by pressing any button of the automatic climate control, except the MAX button 16.
Defrosting windows and removing condensation
This program quickly removes ice and conden-
sation from the windshield and the side windows.
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Air conditioning
The air is cooled and dehumidified and —
depending on the temperature setting — warmed again. Depending on the weather, the windshield may fog over briefly when the engine is started. You can reduce condensation forming on the windows by switching on the air conditioning.
During air conditioning condensa- tion forms, which then exits under the vehicle. Traces of condensed water of this kind are thus normal.<
Maximum cooling
You will get maximum cool- ing capacity using this pro-
gram if the engine is running and the outside temperature is above approx. 417/56. The temperature display 9 jumps to +607/166, the system switches over to the recirculated-air mode, and the air streams out of the vent outlets with the maximum air supply. That is why you need to keep these open if you select this program.
AUC Automatic recirculated-air control
You can respond to unpleasant odors or pollut-
ants in the immediate environment by temporarily suspending the supply of outside air. The system then recircu- lates the air currently within the vehicle. Press the button repeatedly to run through the following control sequence > Indicator lamps off: outside air supply
operational
> Left-hand indicator lamp on – AUC mode: the system recognizes pollut- ants in the outside air and blocks the flow of air when necessary. The sys- tem then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle. Depending on the air quality, the automatic system then switches back and forth between outside air supply and recirculation of the air within the vehicle
> Right-hand indicator lamp on: the
outside air supply into the vehicle is completely blocked. The system then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle.
With the button on the steering wheel you can also switch between Off and recirculated-air mode or AUC and recir- culated-air mode, refer to page 22.
If the windows fog over in the recirculated-air mode, switch the recirculated-air mode off and increase the air supply as required.<
Rear window defroster
When the rear window defroster is activated, the indicator lamp comes on. The rear win- dow defroster switches off automati- cally.
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Residual heat
The heat which is stored in the engine is utilized for
heating the interior when the engine has been switched off – while waiting at a railroad crossing, for instance. You can adjust the automatic climate control settings in ignition key posi- tion 1. With the ignition key in position 0, the system automatically directs heated air to the windshield, side win- dows and footwells.
This function may be activated when the outside temperature is below approx. 597/156, the engine is at operating temperature, and the battery is adequately charged. The LED on the button will light up when all con- ditions have been met.<
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Rear climate control* 1 Air supply 2 Temperature 3 Adjusting the direction of the airflow
Draft-free ventilation You can adjust the vent outlets for the upper body area to select the optimum airflow rates and directions for your personal comfort: 1 Rotary dials for opening and closing the vent outlets through an infinitely- variable range
2 Selector levers for airflow direction
