BMW M3 SEDAN Owner's Manual page 280

CONTROLS
General information
The system can be switched on and off directly
or via a preset departure time.
The activation time is determined based on the
external temperature. The system promptly
switches on before the selected departure time.
Functional requirements
▷ The vehicle is in idle state or standby state
and not in drive-ready state.
▷ The battery is sufficiently charged.
If parked-car ventilation is switched on, the
vehicle battery will be discharged. Thus, limit
the maximum activation time to save the ve‐
hicle battery. The system will be available
again after the engine is started or after a
short trip.
▷ Make sure that the vehicle's date and time
are set correctly.
▷ Open the vents to allow air to flow out.
Switching on/off directly
General information
There are different ways to switch the system on
or off.
The system switches off automatically after a
certain period of time. The system continues to
run for some time after being switched off.
Using the button
General information
When the vehicle is in standby state, the parked-
car ventilation can be switched on or off via the
automatic climate control buttons.
Switching on
Press any button except:
▷ Rear window defroster.
▷ Lower air flow button side.
▷ Seat heating.
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▷ Seat ventilation.
▷ Menu.
Switching off
Press and hold the bottom button.
The system switches off after leaving and lock‐
ing the vehicle.
Via iDrive
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Climate control"
4. "Pre-ventilation"
5. "Start now"
Via BMW display key
Switching on
1. Switch on the display of the BMW display
key.
2. "Preconditioning setting"
3. Tap the symbol or the
4. "Activate now"
5. "Start"
Switching off
1. Switch on the display of the BMW display
key.
2. "Preconditioning setting"
3. Tap the symbol or the
4. "Stop"
Display
Symbol Description
Symbol on the climate con‐
trol display.
Flashing: the parked-car
ventilation is switched on.
symbol.
symbol.