Overview
Buttons in the vehicle
Climate control functions
Button /Function
Temperature.
Maximum cooling.
AUTO program.
Air flow, manual.
Air distribution, manual
Active seat ventilation
Seat heating
Seat and armrest heating
Switching on/off
Via iDrive
The rear automatic climate control is not ready for operation if the automatic climate control is switched off or if the function for defrosting the windows and removing condensation is active.
Using the button: switching on
Press any button except for the following:
Using the button: switching off
Press and hold the left side of
the button.
Temperature
Concept
The automatic climate control achieves the set temperature as quickly as possible, if needed, by using the maximum cooling or heating capacity, and then keeps it constant.
Adjusting
Turn the wheel to set the
desired
temperature.
Do not rapidly switch between different temperature settings. Otherwise, the automatic climate control will not have sufficient time to adjust the set temperature.
Maximum cooling
Concept
The system is set to the lowest temperature, optimum air flow and recirculated-air mode with the drive-ready state switched on.
General information
The function is available with external temperatures above approx. 32 ºF/0 º C and with the drive-ready state switched on.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
The LED is illuminated with the system switched on.
Air flows out of the vents to the upper body region.
The vents need to be open for this.
AUTO program
Concept
Air flow, air distribution and temperature are controlled automatically.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
The LED is illuminated with the AUTO program switched on.
Depending on the selected temperature, the AUTO intensity, and outside influences, the air is directed to the upper body and into the floor area.
Intensity
With the AUTO program activated, the automatic intensity control can be changed:
Press the left or right side of
the button:
to decrease or increase intensity.
The selected intensity is shown on the display of the automatic climate control.
Controlling the air flow manually
Concept
The air flow for climate control can be adjusted manually.
General information
To adjust the air flow manually switch off AUTO program first.
Operation
Press the left or right side of
the button:
to decrease or increase air flow.
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 the button repeatedly to
select a
program:
BMW Touch Command
Operation of the rear automatic climate control is also possible via BMW Touch Command.