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replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
Lane departure warning*
The concept On roads with lane markings, this system warns you at speeds exceeding approx. 40 mph/ 65 km/h when the vehicle is about to leave the lane. The steering wheel begins vibrating lightly. The system does not issue a warning if the turn signal is set before leaving the lane.
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Switching on/off
Press button 1 on the steering wheel. > On: lane markings 2 light up. > Off: lane markings 2 go out. The system can issue warnings at speeds exceeding approx. 40 mph/65 km/h. The state is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
Display
1 The system is activated. 2 Arrows: at least one lane marking was detected and warnings can be issued.
Issuing a warning If the vehicle begins leaving the lane and a lane marking has been detected, the steering wheel begins vibrating. If the turn signal is set before the lane is changed, a warning is not issued.
Canceling a warning The warning is canceled: > Automatically after approx. 3 seconds. > After the vehicle returns to its lane. > During heavy brake application.
> When the turn signal flashes.
Camera
System limits
The system cannot replace the driver's personal judgment of the course of the
road and the traffic situation. In the event of a warning, do not jerk the steer- ing wheel; otherwise, you may lose control over the vehicle.< The system may not be fully functional in the following situations: > In heavy fog, rain or snowfall. > When the lane markings are worn away, poorly visible, convergent, divergent or unclear, as in road construction areas.
> When the limit lines are covered by snow,
ice, dirt or water.
> In tight curves or on narrow lanes. > When the limit lines are not white. > When the limit lines are covered by objects. > When driving very close to the vehicle in
front of you.
> When driving toward bright lights. > When the windshield is fogged over, dirty or
covered by a sticker, etc., in front of the interior rearview mirror.
Malfunctions
Steering wheel vibration Frequent activation of the steering wheel vibra- tion causes the system to overheat. This causes the lane departure warning to become deactivated. Let the system cool and reactivate it by press- ing the button.
The camera is located on the front of the interior rearview mirror. Keep the area in front of the interior rearview mirror clear.
Active steering*
The concept The active steering actively varies the steering angle of the front wheels in relation to the steer- ing wheel movements. In addition, it also varies the steering force required for steering depend- ing on the vehicle's speed. When you are driving in the low speed range, e.g. in a town or when parking, the steering angle increases, i.e. the steering becomes 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.
Malfunction
The warning lamp lights up yellow and a message is shown on the Con- trol Display. The active steering is defective or has been temporarily deactivated. At low speeds, greater steering wheel movements are required, whereas at higher speeds, the vehicle reacts more sensi- tively to steering wheel movements. The stabil- ity-promoting intervention can also be deacti- vated. Proceed cautiously and drive defensively.
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Deactivation Active steering deactivates in order to carry out an initialization. This deactivation is displayed by means of a message. The initialization can take several minutes. If the message does not disappear during the current trip, have the system checked.
Defect In the event of a defect, a corresponding text message is displayed. Have the system checked.
Brake force display*
BMW X5
On the left: normal braking. On the right: heavy braking.
BMW X6
On the left: normal braking. On the right: heavy braking.
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Airbags
The following airbags are located under the marked covers: 1 Front airbags 2 Head airbags 3 Side airbags
Protective action
To ensure that the safety systems con- tinue to provide optimized protection,
observe the adjustment instructions on page 42.< 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. Keep the instrument cluster and window in the region of the passenger seat free of foreign materials, i.e. do not cover them with adhesive film or covers and do not attach mounts, e.g. for a navigation device or mobile phone to them. Do not install cosmetic covers, seat cushions, or other items on the front seats that are not especially approved for seats with integrated side airbags. Do not hang articles of clothing such as jackets over the backrests.
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 airbag system. This includes the upholstery in the center of the steering wheel, on the instrument cluster, the doors, and the roof pillars as well as the sides of the head- liner. Do not attempt to remove or dismantle the steering wheel. Do not touch the individual components immediately 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 Sports Activity Vehicle 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 undes- ired 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
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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, read the safety informa-
tion and follow the instructions under Trans- porting children safely, refer to page 54. When teenagers and adults assume certain sit- ting positions, this can cause the front and side airbags to deactivate. The indicator lamp for the front passenger airbags lights up when this occurs. In these cases, change the sitting posi- tion 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
pose 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 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 when,
for example, a correctly seated person of sufficient size is detected on the seat. The front and side airbags on the front passen- ger side are activated.
> 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 58, 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.<
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 device intended for the pur-
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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.
The collision warning* or Check Control mes- sages are displayed briefly if needed.
Selecting displays 1. "Settings" 2. "Head-up display" 3. "Displayed information" 4. Select the desired displays in the Head-up
Display.
Switching on/off Press the button.
The information is shown on the Head-up
Display. The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use.
Setting brightness The brightness of the display is automatically adapted to the ambient lighting conditions. However, you can change the base setting. With the low beams switched on, the brightness can also be adjusted with the thumbwheel of the instrument lighting. 1. "Settings" 2. "Head-up display" 3. "Brightness" 4. Turn the controller.
The brightness is adjusted.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
1 Navigation instructions* 2 Active cruise control with Stop & Go func-
tion*
3 Lane departure warning* 4 Cruise control/desired speed* 5 Current speed
Height adjustment 1. "Settings" 2. "Head-up display" 3. "Height" 4. Turn the controller.
The height is adjusted.
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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 sitting positions > Objects on the cover of the Head-up Dis-
play
> Wet road surface and unfavorable lighting
conditions
If the image is distorted, have the basic setting checked at a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Cen- ter.
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 Sports Activity Vehicle Center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained per- sonnel.
Care instructions Important information on this topic is provided on page 260.
Only clean the cover of the Head-up Dis- play with a soft, lint-free cloth or with a
display cleaning cloth, otherwise damage may result.<
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Lamps
Parking lamps/low beams
0 Lights off and daytime driving lamps* 1 Parking lamps and daytime driving lamps* 2 Low beams and welcome lamps 3 Automatic headlamp control*, daytime
driving lamps*, welcome lamps, Adaptive Light Control* and high-beam assistant* If you open the driver's door with the ignition switched off, the exterior lighting is automati- cally switched off when the light switch is in position 0, 2 or 3. If necessary, switch on the parking lamps, 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.
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 better to switch on the roadside parking lamps on one side, refer to page 113.<
Low beams The low beams light up when the light switch is in position 2 and the ignition is on.
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 Light Control* is active. The LED next to the symbol lights up when the low beams are on. You can activate the daytime driving lamps, refer to page 112. In the situations named above, the system then automatically switches over to the 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 or hazy weather. To avoid safety risks, you should always switch on the low beams manually under these conditions.<
Welcome lamps When parking the vehicle, if you leave the light switch in position 2 or 3, the parking lamps and the interior lamps light up briefly when the vehi- cle is unlocked.
Activating/deactivating welcome lamps 1. "Settings" 2. "Lighting" 3. "Welcome light"
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Welcome lamps are activated and are
3. "Daytime running lamps"
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 driving lamps* The daytime driving 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 driving lamps 1. "Settings" 2. "Lighting"
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Daytime driving lamps 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. In sharp curves, e.g. serpentines, or during turn- ing, up to a speed of approx. 45 mph/70 km/h one of the two fog lamps* is switched on as a turning lamp. This provides improved illumina- tion of the area inside the curve.
Activating Adaptive Light Control With the ignition switched on, turn the light switch to position 3, refer to page 111. The turning lamps are automatically switched on depending on the steering angle or the use of turn signals. 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. When driving in reverse, both turning lamps are active.
High beams/ roadside parking lamps
vene at any time and switch the high beams on and off as usual.
Activating system 1. Turn the light switch to position 3, refer to
page 111.
2. With the low beams on, briefly press the
turn signal lever toward the high-beam set- ting.
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.
Switching on After parking the vehicle, press the lever up or down beyond the resistance point for approx. 1 second, 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 again. The process is con- trolled by a sensor on the front side of the inte- rior rearview mirror. The Assistant makes sure that the high beams are switched on whenever the traffic situation permits. This relieves you of eyestrain and at the same time offers you the best possible visibility. Naturally, you can inter-
The indicator lamp in the instrument panel lights up when the high-beam assistant is activated. The system
automatically switches the high beams on and off, reacting not only to oncoming traffic and traffic ahead, but also to sufficient illumination, e.g. in built-up areas.
Switching high beams on and off manually If you wish or the situation requires it, you can intervene at any time: > If the high-beam assistant has switched on
the high beams, but you want to use low beams, simply switch them on using the turn signal lever. This deactivates the high- beam assistant. To reactivate the system, briefly press the turn signal lever toward the high-beam position.
> If the high-beam assistant has switched on
the low beams, but you want to use high beams, simply switch them on in the usual way. This deactivates the system and you must switch to low beams manually. To reactivate the system, briefly press the turn signal lever toward the high-beam position.
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> Use the headlamp flasher as usual when the
3. "High beam assistant"
High-beam Assistant is activated and is stored for the remote control currently in use.
Fog lamps*
First, switch on the parking lamps or the low beams. The green indicator lamp in the instru- ment panel lights up whenever the fog lamps are on.
If the automatic headlamp control is acti- vated, the low beams will come on auto- matically when you switch on the fog lamps.<
low beams are on.
System limits
The high-beam assistant cannot replace personal judgment about the use of high beams. In situations that require it, you should therefore switch to low beams manually; failure to do so can constitute a safety hazard.< In the following sample situations, the system will not function or will only function to a limited degree, possibly requiring the driver to react personally: > In extremely unfavorable weather condi- tions such as fog or heavy precipitation
> When you perceive poorly illuminated road users such as pedestrians, cyclists, horse- back riders, carriages, when rail or shipping traffic is close to the road, or at deer cross- ings
> In sharp curves, on steep hilltops or dips,
when there cross-traffic, or in the presence of half-concealed oncoming traffic on the highway
> In poorly lit areas and in the presence of
highly reflective signs > In the low speed range > When the windshield in the region of the interior rearview mirror is fogged, dirty, or covered by stickers, decals, etc.
> When the sensor is dirty. Clean the sensor on the front side of the interior rearview mir- ror with a cloth moistened with a little glass cleaner.
Switching on and off via iDrive 1. "Settings" 2. "Lighting"
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Instrument lighting
Reading lamps
You can control the lighting intensity by using the thumbwheel.
Reading lamps are provided in the front and rear* adjacent to the interior lamps. Press the button to switch the lamps on and off.
Interior lamps The interior lamps, footwell lamps*, door entry lighting*, cargo area lamps, and the courtesy lamps* are controlled automatically. With the courtesy lamps, LED lights are located in the door handles to illuminate the exterior area before the doors.
To protect the battery, all lamps in the vehicle are switched off approx.
15 minutes after radio readiness is switched off, refer to Start/Stop button on page 58.<
Switching interior lamps on and off manually
Press the button. If you wish the interior lamps, footwell lamps, door entry lighting and courtesy lamps to remain switched off all the time, press the but- ton for approx. 3 seconds.
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Climate
1 Air toward the windshield and side windows 2 Air for the upper body region, refer to Front
ventilation on page 120
3 Air to footwell 4 Automatic climate control with 2-zone con-
trol, refer to page 117
Automatic climate control with 4-zone con- trol, refer to page 121116
Automatic climate control with 2-zone control
1 Seat heating and ventilation, driver's
9 AUC Automatic recirculated-air control/
side 50
recirculated-air mode
2 Temperature, left side of passenger com-
10 Manual air volume, switching off automatic
partment
climate control, residual heat
3 AUTO program 4 Temperature, right side of passenger com-
11 Rear window defroster 12 Defrosting windows and removing conden-
partment
sation
5 Maximum cooling 6 Seat heating and ventilation, front passen-
13 Air grill for interior temperature sensor –
please keep clear and unobstructed
ger side 50
7 Passenger side
> Air distribution, manual > Accessing setting for ventilation tem-
perature on the Control Display
8 Switching cooling function on and off man-
ually
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 comfortable for 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 26.
14 Driver's side
> Air distribution, manual > Accessing setting for ventilation tem-
perature on the Control Display
The current setting for manual air distribution is displayed on the Control Display.
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 is switched on automatically 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.
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Intensity of AUTO program You can adjust the intensity of the AUTO pro- gram by repeatedly pressing the AUTO button. The selected intensity, SOFT, MEDIUM or INTENSIVE, appears on the display of the auto- matic climate control.
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. In the highest setting you activate the maximum heating capacity, regardless of the outside tem- perature. And in the lowest setting, the maxi- mum cooling capacity.
When switching between different tem- perature settings in rapid succession, the
automatic climate control does not have suffi- cient time to adjust the set temperature.<
Adapting Ventilation temperature This function can be used to adjust the temper- ature of the air to the upper body region, refer to page 116, separately for the driver and front passenger. Use the controller on the Control Display to adjust the ventilation temperature. To accomplish this, the access the Ventilation temperature setting manually via the buttons for air distribution, refer to page 117, or via iDrive. 1. "Settings" 2. "Climate" 3. Select "Driver ventilation" or "Front pas-
senger ventilation".
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4. Turn the controller to adjust the tempera-
ture. > Turn toward blue: colder > Turn toward red: warmer
Defrosting windows and removing condensation
Quickly remove ice and condensa- tion from the windshield and front side windows.
To do this, also switch on the cooling function.
Rear window defroster
The rear window defroster switches off automatically after a while. Depending on the vehicle equipment, upper wires are used as an antenna and are not part of the rear win- dow defroster.
Air volume, manual
You can vary the air volume by pressing on the corresponding side. You can reactivate the auto- matic mode for the air volume with the AUTO button.
Air distribution, manual You can use various programs to separately direct the emerging airflow to the driver and passenger side of the vehicle interior. > Upper body region > Upper body region and footwell > Footwell > Driver's side: also the windshield, side win-
dows, and footwell
Selecting program
Press the button repeatedly until the desired program is shown on
the Control Display.
1 Air toward the windshield and side windows 2 Air for the upper body 3 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 switched on automati- cally 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.
The automatic climate control switches into the recirculated-air mode at the lowest tempera- ture. The maximum air volume flows out of the
air vents for the upper body. Therefore, open these vents for maximum cooling.
AUC Automatic recirculated-air control/recirculated-air mode
You can respond to pollutants or unpleasant odors in the immediate environment by suspending the supply of outside air. The system
then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle. During AUC operation, a sensor detects pollutants in the outside air and con- trols the shut-off automatically. By pressing the button repeatedly, you can request three operating modes: > LED off: outside air flows in continuously. > Left LED on, AUC mode: the system
detects pollutants in the outside air and shuts off the supply as needed.
> Right LED on, recirculated-air mode: the
supply of outside air is permanently shut off. Should the windows fog up in the recircu- lated-air mode, press the AUTO button or
switch off the recirculated-air mode and increase the air volume if necessary. The recirculated-air mode should not be used without interruption over an extended period of time, as the air quality inside the vehicle deteri- orates continuously.<
Residual heat The heat stored in the engine is used to heat the passenger compartment, e.g. while stopped at a school to pick up a child.
Switching on
Pressing the right side switches on the residual heat utilization when the following conditions are met: > Up to 15 minutes after switching off the
engine
> With the engine at operating temperature > With sufficient battery voltage > At an outside temperature below 777/
256
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REST appears on the display of the automatic climate control when the residual heat utiliza- tion is switched on. From radio readiness the interior temperature, the air volume and the air distribution can be set.
Switching off You can select the lowest blower speed by pressing and holding the left side. Pressing again switches off the residual heat utilization. REST disappears from the display of the auto- matic climate control.
Switching automatic climate control on and off
You can select the lowest blower speed by pressing and holding the left side. Pressing again switches
off the automatic climate control. You switch on the system again by pressing any button of the automatic climate control.
Front ventilation
Draft-free ventilation Set the air vents so that the air flows past you and is not directed straight at you.
Ventilation in rear
1 Thumbwheels to smoothly open and close
air vents
2 Levers to change the air vent direction
BMW X5: heating and ventilation, 3rd row seats The air in the area of the 3rd row seats can be heated or recirculated. Air vents are located in the storage compartment area between the seats and in the footwell of the 3rd row seats.
1 Thumbwheels to smoothly open and close
air vents
2 Levers to change the air vent direction
Do not drop any foreign objects into the air vents, otherwise these could be cata-
pulted outwards and lead to injuries.<
Ventilation for cooling Adjust the air vents to direct the flow of cool air in your direction, for instance, if the interior has become too warm, etc.
1 Thumbwheel:
> Activating heating and distributing air in
footwell: Turn toward front
> Distributing air in storage compartment
area between seats: Turn toward rear
2 Button for switching on blower:
LED lights up
The heating is not ready for operation without switching on the blower. After the heating is switched off, the blower can be used
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to recirculate the air within the vehicle, e.g. at high temperatures. To do this, turn the thumbwheel 1 toward the rear and switch on the blower, button 2.<
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter The microfilter removes dust and pollen from the incoming air. The activated-charcoal filter provides additional protection by filtering gas- eous pollutants from the outside air. This com- bined filter is changed during maintenance by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center. You can select a display of more detailed infor- mation on the Control Display, refer to page 79.
Automatic climate control with 4-zone control*
Front operation Corresponds to the operation of the automatic climate control with 2-zone control, refer to page 117.
Rear operation The control unit is located in the center console in the rear.
1 Temperature, left rear seating area 2 AUTO program 3 Display 4 Temperature, right rear seating area 5 Seat heating, right rear seat 6 Air volume, manual 7 Seat heating, left rear seat The current setting for the temperature and the air volume is shown on display 3.
Activating/deactivating 1. "Settings" 2. "Climate" 3. "Rear climate"
4. Select the desired settings and press the
controller.
Function is activated.
The rear automatic climate control cannot be operated if the front auto- matic climate control is switched off. With the defrost windows and eliminate conden- sation function activated, the rear automatic climate control is also not ready for opera- tion.<
AUTO program
The AUTO program assumes the adjustment of the air distribution toward the upper body and in the footwell, as well as the air volume for you. It also adapts your instruc- tions for the temperature to outside influences throughout the year.
Temperature
Set the desired temperature indi- vidually on the left and right side. The automatic climate control adjusts this temperature as quickly as possible at any time of year, if necessary with the maximum cooling or heating capacity, and then keeps it constant.
When switching between different tem- perature settings in rapid succession, the
automatic climate control does not have suffi- cient time to adjust the set temperature.<
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Air volume, manual
BMW X5
You can vary the air volume by pressing on the corresponding side. You can reactivate the auto- matic mode for the air volume with the AUTO button.
Switching off rear automatic climate control
You can select the lowest blower speed by pressing and holding the left side. Pressing again switches
off the automatic climate control.
The automatic climate control can also be switched off with iDrive. To switch on the
automatic climate control again, the system must first be reactivated, refer to Activating/ deactivating.< You switch on the system again by pressing any button of the rear automatic climate control.
Ventilation in rear
1 Thumbwheels to smoothly open and close
air vents
2 Thumbwheels to adjust temperature in
upper body region; can be adjusted sepa- rately for left and right: > Turn toward blue: colder > Turn toward red: warmer
3 Levers to change the air vent direction
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1 Levers to change the air vent direction 2 Thumbwheel to smoothly open and close
air vents
For information on the ventilation of the 3rd row seats, refer to page 120.
Parked-car ventilation*
The concept The parked-car ventilation blows air into the passenger compartment to lower interior tem- peratures. It is ready to use in the parked car mode at any outside temperature. You can set two different times for the system to start. The parked-car ventilation can also be switched on and off directly. It remains switched on for 30 minutes. Since the system uses a substantial amount of electrical current, you should refrain from acti- vating it twice in succession without allowing the battery to be recharged in normal operation between use. The air emerges through the upper body region air vents in the instrument cluster. Therefore, please open the air vents. The parked-car ventilation is operated via iDrive.
Switching on and off directly 1. "Settings" 2. "Climate"
3. "Activate parked-car vent."
Only one activation time can be activated at a time.
The parked-car ventilation is switched on. symbol on the display of the automatic
The climate control flashes.
Preselecting activation times 1. "Settings" 2. "Climate" 3. "Activate Timer 1" or "Activate Timer 2" 4. "Timer 1:" or "Timer 2:"
5. Turn the controller: set the hours. 6. Press the controller: the setting is
accepted.
7. Turn the controller: set the minutes. 8. Press the controller: the setting is
