BMW 3 Series Owner's Manual page 279

Setting the departure time
Via iDrive
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Climate control"
4. "Pre-ventilation"
5. "Departure plan"
6. Select the desired departure time.
7. Set the departure time.
8. Select day of the week, if needed.
9. "OK"
Activating the departure time
Functional requirement
To switch on the parked-car ventilation automati‐
cally at the departure time, the departure time
must be activated first.
Via iDrive
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Climate control"
4. "Pre-ventilation"
5. "Departure plan"
6. Activate the desired departure time.
Display
, Symbol on the climate control display
signals an activated departure time.
Pre-conditioning through
Remote Engine Start
Principle
Pre-conditioning cools or heats the car's interior
prior to departure to a comfortable temperature.
The system automatically cools, vents, and heats
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Climate control
depending on the interior, external, and set tem‐
perature. Snow and ice may be removed 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
will be available again as soon as the drive-
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