BMW M3 SEDAN Owner's Manual page 262

CONTROLS
Pre-conditioning through
Remote Engine Start
Principle
Pre-conditioning cools or heats the car's inte-
rior prior to start of the trip to a comfortable
temperature. The system automatically cools,
vents, and heats depending on the interior, ex-
ternal, and set temperature. 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 insufficient, harmful exhaust gases can pol-
lute the area in and around the vehicle or
penetrate the vehicle. The exhaust gases
contain pollutants which are colorless and
odorless. In enclosed areas or areas with in-
sufficient ventilation, exhaust gases can also
accumulate outside of the vehicle. There is a
danger to life. Keep the exhaust pipe free and
ensure sufficient ventilation. Do not switch on
stationary climate control in enclosed areas
or areas with insufficient ventilation, e.g. in
enclosed garages.
Warning
When stationary climate control is in opera-
tion, high temperatures can occur underneath
the body, for instance caused by the exhaust
system. If combustible materials such as
leaves or grass come in contact with hot
parts of the exhaust system, these materi-
als can ignite. There is a risk of fire. Make
sure that no combustible materials can come
in contact with hot vehicle parts during sta-
tionary climate control operation, e.g. leaves,
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grass, gas, gasoline, oil or other combustible
objects.
Functional requirements
▷ The vehicle is in idle state or standby state.
▷ Battery is sufficiently charged.
▷ The fuel tank capacity is sufficient.
▷ Hood is closed.
▷ Make sure that the vehicle's date and time
are set correctly.
▷ Air vents are opened.
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.
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