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The selected air flow is shown on the display of
the automatic climate control.
Controlling the air distribution
manually
Concept
The air distribution for climate control can be
adjusted manually.
Operation
Press button repeatedly to select a
program:
▷ Upper body region.
▷ Upper body region and floor area.
▷ Floor area.
Parked-vehicle ventilation
Concept
The parked-vehicle ventilation ventilates the
vehicle's interior. Depending on set tempera‐
ture and ambient temperature, the vehicle's in‐
terior is cooled or possibly heated using the re‐
sidual engine heat.
General information
The system can be switched on and off di‐
rectly or via a pre-set 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.
▷ Battery is sufficiently charged.
If parked-vehicle ventilation is switched on,
the vehicle battery will be discharged.
Thus, limit the maximum activation time to
save the vehicle battery. The system will
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be available again after engine starting
and/or 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
When the vehicle is in standby state, the sys‐
tem can be switched on or off via the auto‐
matic climate control buttons.
Press any button except:
▷ Rear window defroster.
▷ Left side of air flow button.
▷ Seat heating.
▷ Seat ventilation.
▷ SYNC program.
Via iDrive
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. If necessary, "Climate functions"
4. "Comfort ventilation" or "Comfort heating/
ventilation"
5. "Activate now"
Via BMW display key
Switching on
1. Switch on the display of the BMW display
key.
2. "Precondit. setting"
3. Tap on the or
Controls
symbol.
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