BMW 7 Series: Seat and armrest heating
Concept
The system heats seats and armrests as
needed.
General information
Seat heating can also be used without armrest
heating. Deactivate the armrest heating as
needed.
Overview
Front

Seat and armrest heating
Rear

Seat and armrest heating
Switching on
Press the button once for each
temperature
level.
The maximum temperature is reached when
three LEDs are lit.
When ECO PRO is activated, the heating output
is reduced.
If the trip is continued within approx. 15 minutes
after a stop, seat and armrest heating is activated
automatically with the temperature selected last.
Additional information:
ECO PRO
Switching off
Press and hold the button until
the bar
display on the climate control display
goes out.
Seat heating distribution
The heating action in the seat cushion and the
seat backrest can be distributed in different
ways.
Via iDrive:
- "CAR"
- "Settings"
- "Climate control"
- Select the desired menu item.
- Select desired seat.
- Press the Controller and turn it to set the seat
heating distribution.
Switching armrest heating on/off
Via iDrive:
- "CAR"
- "Settings"
- "Climate control"
- "Seat and armrest heating"
- Select desired seat.
- "Heat armrests with seat"
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Concept
Integrated fans in the seat and armrest areas
provide a comfortable seat temperature.
Overview
Front
Active seat ventilation
Rear
Active seat ventilation
Switching on
Press the button onc
Vehicle features and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country-specific
and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily ava
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Notes
WARNING: DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through
the skin! RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt to
enter the hydraulic
system.
Do not draw off hydraulic fluid (risk of contamination).
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM
Position of actuator drive:
OVERVIEW OF ACTUATOR DRIVES ON HEATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING UNIT
Release screws (1) and remove grounding cable.
Installation note:
Replace screws (1).
Take off holder (2).
Fig. 53: Identifying Holder And Screws