BMW 4 Series 2023 Owner's Manual page 254

CONTROLS
Enabling the automatic engine start
function
The automatic engine start must be enabled
before using the system. Otherwise, the en-
gine cannot switch on automatically to clima-
tize the car's interior.
1. "CLIMATE MENU"
2. "Settings"
3. "Pre-conditioning"
4. "Remote Engine Start"
5. "Start engine for climate cont."
6. Confirm the disclaimer.
Turning on/turning off the pre-
conditioning
General information
The system switches off automatically after
max. 15 minutes for safety reasons.
The system can be switched on a maximum of
two times in a row.
The system will be available again as soon
as the drive-ready state is activated and deac-
tivated again.
Switching on via iDrive
1. "CLIMATE MENU"
2. "Settings"
3. "Pre-conditioning"
4. "Start now"
Switching on/off via vehicle key
The system can be switched on and off using
the vehicle key.
Press the button on the vehicle key
three times within 1 second.
After operating the vehicle key, it will
take approximately 3 seconds until the engine
is switched on.
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To switch off the system, press the button
again three times.
Switching off with the Start/Stop
button
The system can be switched off directly by
pressing the Start/Stop button without de-
pressing the brake pedal.
Climate control for departure time
General information
Scheduled departure times can be set up in
the system to ensure a comfortable interior
temperature in the vehicle at the time of depar-
ture.
▷ One-time departure time: the time of the
scheduled departure can be set.
The system is switched on once.
▷ Departure time with weekday: time and day
of the week of the scheduled departure can
be set.
The departure time is preselected in two steps:
▷ Set departure times.
▷ Activate departure times.
The system is activated automatically a few
minutes before the set departure time. The
system remains switched on for a short time
after the set departure time.
For safety reasons, the air conditioning can
only be activated once for the departure time.
The system will be available again as soon
as the drive-ready state is activated and deac-
tivated again.
Observe the information about the intended
use of the vehicle.
Additional information:
For Your Own Safety, refer to page 8.
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