BMW 5 SEDAN Series Owner's Manual page 280

CONTROLS
perature. The system automatically cools, vents,
and heats depending on the interior, external,
and set temperature. Snow and ice may be re‐
moved more easily.
The system starts the engine automatically and
allows it to run for a limited period of time.
Safety information
DANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventilation is in‐
sufficient, harmful exhaust gases can pollute
the area in and around the vehicle or enter into
the vehicle. The exhaust gases contain pollu‐
tants which are colorless and odorless. In en‐
closed areas or areas with insufficient ventila‐
tion, exhaust gases can also accumulate
outside of the vehicle. There is danger to life.
Keep the exhaust pipe free and ensure suffi‐
cient ventilation. Do not switch on stationary cli‐
mate control in enclosed areas or areas with in‐
sufficient ventilation, e.g. in enclosed garages.
Warning
When stationary climate control is in operation,
high temperatures can occur underneath the
body, for instance caused by the exhaust gas
system. If combustible materials, such as
leaves or grass, come in contact with hot parts
of the exhaust gas system, these materials can
ignite. There is a risk of fire. Make sure that no
combustible materials can come in contact with
hot vehicle parts during stationary climate con‐
trol operation, e.g. leaves, grass, gas, gasoline,
oil or other combustible objects.
Functional requirements
▷ The vehicle is in idle state or standby state
and not in drive-ready state.
▷ Battery is sufficiently charged.
▷ For reasons of safety, the system can only be
switched on twice consecutively. The system
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will be available again as soon as the drive-
ready state is activated and deactivated
again.
▷ The fuel tank capacity is sufficient.
▷ Hood is closed.
▷ Make sure that the vehicle's date and time
are set correctly.
▷ Open the vents to allow air to flow out.
Enabling the automatic engine
start function
The automatic engine start must be enabled be‐
fore using the system.
Otherwise, the engine cannot switch on auto‐
matically to climatize the car's interior.
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Climate control"
4. "Preconditioning/ventilation"
5. If necessary, "Remote Engine Start"
6. "Starting engine for clim. control"
7. Confirm the disclaimer.
Confirmation signals from the
vehicle
The activation of the system is confirmed by
flashing twice.
The parking lights are switched on as long as the
system is switched on.
Switching on/off directly
General information
There are different ways to switch the system on
or off:
▷ Via iDrive.
▷ With the vehicle key.
▷ Via BMW display key.