BMW 8 CONVERTIBLE 2023 Series Owner's Manual page 282

CONTROLS
▷ 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
once before using the system. Otherwise, the
engine cannot switch on automatically to cli-
matize the car's interior.
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Climate control"
4. "Preconditioning/ventilation"
5. "Remote Engine Start"
6. "Starting engine for clim. control"
7. Confirm the disclaimer.
Switching on/off directly
General information
The system switches off automatically after
approx. 15 minutes.
For reasons of safety, the system can only be
switched on twice consecutively. The system
will be available again as soon as the drive-
ready state is activated and deactivated again.
Switching on via iDrive
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Climate control"
4. "Preconditioning/ventilation"
5. "Start now"
Switching on/off via vehicle key
The system can be switched on and off using
the vehicle key.
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Climate control
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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.
To switch off the system, press the button
again three times.
Switching on via BMW display key
1. Switch on the display of the BMW display
key.
2. "Preconditioning setting"
3. Tap on the icon.
4. "Activate now"
5. "Start"
Switching off via BMW display key
1. Switch on the display of the BMW display
key.
2. "Preconditioning setting"
3. Tap on the icon.
4. "Stop"
Switching off with the Start/Stop
button
The system can be switched off directly as fol-
lows: pressing the Start/Stop button, without
operating the brake pedal.
Switching on via 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.
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