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FTM Flat Tire Monitor*
The concept The Flat Tire Monitor detects a pressure loss in one tire by comparing the speeds of the individ- ual wheels during driving. In the event of a pressure loss, there is a change in the rolling circumference and therefore the rotation speed of the corresponding wheel. The system detects this change and reports it as a flat tire.
Function requirements In order to assure the reliable reporting of a flat tire, the system must be initialized for the cor- rect tire inflation pressure.
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The Flat Tire Monitor cannot indicate sudden severe tire damage caused by outside factors and does not detect a natural, even pressure drop in all four tires.< In the following situations, the system could be delayed or malfunction: > System has not been initialized > Driving on snowy or slippery road surface > Sporty driving style: slip in the drive wheels,
high lateral acceleration
> Driving with snow chains* When you are driving with the compact wheel* the Flat Tire Monitor is unable to function.
Initializing system
The initialization finishes during driving, which can be interrupted at any time.
When driving resumes, the initialization is con- tinued automatically. Do not initialize the sys- tem when driving with snow chains* or with the compact wheel*.< 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 controller until "FTM" is selected and press the controller.
refer to page 256, do not continue driving. Continuing to drive with a flat tire could cause severe accidents.<
2. At the next opportunity, check the air pres-
sure in all four tires.
3.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not have been initialized. The system must then be initialized.< In the event of complete tire pressure loss, 0 psi/0 kPa, you can estimate the possible distance for continued driving on the basis of the following guide values: > With a light load:
1 to 2 persons without luggage: approx. 155 miles/250 km
> With a medium load:
2 persons, cargo bay full, or 4 persons without luggage: approx. 95 miles/150 km
> With a full load:
4 or more persons, cargo bay full: approx. 30 miles/50 km Drive cautiously and do not exceed speeds of 50 mph/80 km/h or else you
run the risk of causing an accident. In the event of pressure loss, vehicle handling changes. This includes reduced tracking stability in braking, extended braking distance and altered natural steering characteristics. If unusual vibrations or loud noises occur while the vehicle is being driven, this can indicate final failure of the damaged tire. Reduce speed and stop at a suitable location as soon as possible, otherwise pieces of the tire could become detached and cause an accident. Do not con- tinue driving, but instead contact the BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center.<
TPM Tire Pressure Monitor*
The concept TPM checks the tire inflation pressure in the four mounted tires. The system reports when
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6. Start the engine, but do not start driving. 7. Select "Reset" and press the controller. 8. Select "Yes" and press the controller. The message "resetting FTM …" is displayed.
9. Start to drive. The initialization finishes during driving.
Indication of a flat tire
The warning lamp lights up red. A message appears on the Control Dis- play. In addition, an acoustic signal
sounds. There is a flat tire or extensive inflation pressure loss. If you have deactivated DSC, it will be activated automatically. 1. Cautiously reduce speed to below 50 mph/ 80 km/h. Avoid sudden braking and steer- ing maneuvers. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. In case of further air loss of the defective wheel, its position will be indicated to you on the Control Display.
If the vehicle is not equipped with run- flat tires as provided at the factory,
the tire inflation pressure has dropped consid- erably in one or several tires.
Function requirements In order to assure the reliable reporting of a flat tire, the system must have been reset with the correct tire inflation pressure. Always use wheels with TPM electronics, oth- erwise fault-free operation of the system is not ensured.
Reset the system again after each correc- tion of the tire inflation pressure and after
every tire or wheel change.<
System limits
TPM cannot announce sudden serious tire damage caused by external influ-
ences.< The system does not function properly if it has not been reset, e.g. a flat tire is reported despite correct tire inflation pressures. The system is inactive and cannot display a flat tire if a wheel has been mounted without TPM electronics, e.g. a compact wheel*, or if TPM is temporarily interfered with by other systems or devices which use the same radio frequency.
Status display on Control Display The tire and system status is indicated by the color of the tires. TPM takes the fact that the tire pressure changes during driving into account. A correc- tion is only required if requested by TPM with the color.
Green The tire pressure matches the learned set state. "TPM active" is displayed on the Control Dis- play.
One wheel is yellow Flat tire or a major drop in inflation pressure in the indicated tire. A message appears on the Control Display.
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All wheels are yellow Flat tire or a major drop in inflation pressure in several tires. A message appears on the Control Display.
Gray The system cannot detect a flat tire. Reasons for this can be: > TPM is being reset > Temporary interference due to systems or
devices which use the same radio fre- quency
> Malfunction
Resetting system
Reset the system again after each correc- tion of the tire inflation pressure and after
every tire or wheel change.< Resetting finishes during driving, which can be interrupted at any time. When driving resumes, resetting is continued automatically. Do not reset the system when driving with a compact wheel*. 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 controller until "TPM" is selected and press the controller.
2.
If the vehicle is not equipped with run- flat tires as provided at the factory,
refer to page 256, do not continue driving. Continuing to drive with a flat tire could cause severe accidents.< In the event of complete tire pressure loss, 0 psi/0 kPa, you can estimate the possible distance for continued driving on the basis of the following guide values: > With a light load:
1 to 2 persons without luggage: approx. 155 miles/250 km
> With a medium load:
2 persons, cargo bay full, or 4 persons without luggage: approx. 95 miles/150 km
> With a full load:
4 or more persons, cargo bay full: approx. 30 miles/50 km Drive cautiously and do not exceed speeds of 50 mph/80 km/h or else you
run the risk of causing an accident. In the event of pressure loss, vehicle handling changes. This includes reduced tracking stability in braking, extended braking distance and altered natural steering characteristics. If unusual vibrations or loud noises occur while the vehicle is being driven, this can indicate final failure of the damaged tire. Reduce speed and stop at a suitable location as soon as possible, otherwise pieces of the tire could become detached and cause an accident. Do not con- tinue driving, but instead contact the BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center.<
Malfunction
The yellow warning lamp flashes and then lights up continuously. The tires are shown in gray on the Control Dis- play and a message is displayed. No flat tire can be detected. A message like this is displayed in the following situations: > In case of a malfunction:
Have the system checked
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6. Start the engine, but do not start driving. 7. Select "Reset" and press the controller. 8. Select "Yes" and press the controller.
9. Start to drive.
The tires are shown in gray and "Resetting TPM..." is displayed.
After a few minutes of driving, the set tire infla- tion pressures in the tires are applied as the set values to be monitored. Resetting finishes dur- ing driving. The tires are shown in green on the Control Display.
If a flat tire is detected during resetting and applying the tire inflation pressures, all tires are shown in yellow on the Control Dis- play. The message "Tire low!" is displayed.<
Message with low tire inflation pressure
The warning lamp lights up yellow. A message appears on the Control Dis- play. In addition, an acoustic signal
sounds. There is a flat tire or extensive inflation pressure loss. 1. Cautiously reduce speed to below 50 mph/ 80 km/h. Avoid sudden braking and steer- ing maneuvers. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
> If a wheel without TPM electronics is
mounted, e.g. a compact wheel*
> If TPM is temporarily interfered with by other systems or devices which use the same radio frequency
Explanation according to the NHTSA/ FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle plac- ard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehi- cle has tires of a different size than the size indi- cated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.) As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pres- sure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly underinflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pres- sure. Driving on a significantly underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Underinflation also reduces fuel effi- ciency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if underinflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain con- tinuously illuminated. This sequence will con- tinue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the mal-
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function indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pres- sure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
Active steering*
The concept 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 road speed range, e.g. in a town or when parking, the steer- ing 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. If active steering is defective, have the system checked.
Brake force display*
BMW X6
BMW X5
On the left: normal braking. On the right: heavy braking.
On the left: normal braking. On the right: heavy braking.
Airbags
The following airbags are located under the marked covers: 1 Front airbags 2 Head-level airbags in front and rear 3 Side airbags in backrests
Protective action
To ensure that the safety systems con- tinue to provide optimized protection,
observe the adjustment instructions on page 48.< 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
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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
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 61. 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
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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 device intended for the pur- 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 the NHTSA at the time the vehi- cle 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 height is detected on the seat.
The front and side airbags on the front pas- senger 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 65, 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.
Switching on/off Press the button.
1 Navigation information or Check Control
messages
2 Cruise control 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
controller.
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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 "Brightness / Posi- tion" 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.
7.
If necessary, move the controller to the left or right to select "Brightness" or "Display position".
8. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is selected.
8. Press the controller.
The information is shown on the Head-
The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
Up Display.
The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use.
Adjusting brightness and height of display 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 serrated dial 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.
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.
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Care instructions Important information on this topic is provided on page 268.
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 and Adap- tive Head Light*
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 112.<
Low beams The low beams light up when the light switch is in position 2 and the ignition is on.
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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 activate the daytime driving lamps, refer to page 111. 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 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
6. Select "Pathway lighting" and press the
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. 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.
controller.
7. Turn the controller to select the desired
duration.
8. Press the controller to apply the setting. 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 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
controller until "Lighting" is selected and press the controller.
6. Select "Daytime running lamps" and press
the controller.
Daytime driving lamps are switched on. The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
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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, e.g. serpentines, or when turn- ing, one of the two front fog lamps is also switched on up to a speed of approx. 45 mph/ 70 km/h. This provides improved illumination of the area inside the curve.
Activating Adaptive Head Light With the ignition switched on, turn the light switch to position 3, refer to page 110. 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, both turning lamps are active.
High beams/ 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.
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.<
1 High beams 2 Headlamp flasher 3 Roadside parking lamps
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Instrument lighting
Reading lamps
You can control the lighting intensity by using the serrated dial.
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 bay 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 min- utes after radio readiness is switched off, refer to Start/Stop button on page 65.<
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 118
3 Air to footwell 4 Automatic climate control with 2-zone
control, refer to page 115
Automatic climate control with 4-zone control, refer to page 119114
Automatic climate control with 2-zone control
1 Seat heating and ventilation, driver's
9 AUC Automatic recirculated-air control/
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recirculated-air mode
2 Temperature, left side of passenger
10 Manual air volume, switching off automatic
compartment
climate control, residual heat
3 AUTO program 4 Temperature, right side of passenger
11 Rear window defroster 12 Defrosting windows and removing
compartment
5 Maximum cooling 6 Seat heating and ventilation,
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7 Manual air distribution, front passenger side 8 Switching cooling function on and off
manually
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 28.
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.
condensation
13 Air grill for interior temperature sensor –
please keep clear and unobstructed 14 Manual air distribution, driver's side The current setting for manual air distribution is displayed on the Control Display.
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.
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 displayed when the button on the display of the automatic climate control 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".
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3. Select "Automatic programs" and press the
controller.
or left repeatedly until the driver's or front passenger side is selected.
5. Move the controller to select the field. 6. Turn the controller to adjust the tempera-
ture.
4. Select the desired intensity and press the
controller.
The selected intensity level of the auto-
matic 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. 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.<
Adjusting temperature in upper body region 1. Press the
button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Move the controller to the left to open "Cli-
mate".
3. Select "Vent settings" and press the con-
troller.
4. Select the driver's or front passenger side if necessary. Move the controller to the right
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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 route the air flowing out into the vehicle interior via various programs, separately for the driver and passenger 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 program is shown on
the Control Display.
Adjusting air distribution individually – individual program The settings are stored in this program. 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".
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.
4. Select the driver's or front passenger side
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-
troller.
6. Turn the controller to adjust the air distribu-
tion.
Driver's side: 1 Air 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 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.
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