BMW X5: Rear automatic climate control

Overview

Buttons in the vehicle

Climate control functions

Temperature.

Maximum cooling.

AUTO program.

Air flow, manual.

Intensity Auto program.

Air distribution, manual.

Seat heating.

Switching climate control functions on/off

Functional requirement

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.

Switching on/off using iDrive

1. "CAR".

2. "Settings".

3. "Climate control".

4. "Heating/ventilation".

5. "Second row of seats".

6. "Activate heating/cooling".

Switching on using the button

Press one of the following buttons:

• Temperature.
• Maximum cooling.
• AUTO program.
• Upper side of the air flow, manual button.
• Air distribution, manual.

Switching off using the button

Press and hold the bottom of the button.

Temperature

Principle

The automatic climate control cools or heats to the configured temperature and then keeps the temperature constant.

Setting the temperature

Using the button:

Press the upper or lower button side to set the desired temperature.

Via iDrive:

1. "CAR".

2. "Settings".

3. "Climate control".

4. "Heating/ventilation".

5. "Second row of seats".

6. "Temp. left:" or "Temp. right:".

7. Set the desired temperature.

The selected temperature is shown on the climate control display.

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

Principle

The system is set to the lowest temperature, optimum air flow and recirculated-air mode with the drive-ready state switched on.

Functional requirement

The function is available at an outside temperature above approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃ and with the drive-ready state switched on.

Switching maximum cooling on/off

Press the button.

The LED in the button is illuminated when maximum cooling is switched on.

Air flows out of the air vents to the upper body region. The air vents need to be open for this.

AUTO program

Principle

The air flow, air distribution and the temperature are controlled automatically.

Switching the AUTO program on/off

Using the button:

Press the button.

The LED of the button is illuminated with the AUTO program switched on.

Via iDrive:

1. "CAR".

2. "Settings".

3. "Climate control".

4. "Heating/ventilation".

5. "Second row of seats".

6. "Automatic".

Depending on the selected settings and outside influences, the air is directed to the upper body and into the floor area.

Controlling the intensity of the air flow

With the AUTO program activated, the automatic intensity control can be changed: Using the button:

Pressing the lower or upper side of the button repeatedly: decrease or increase intensity.

Via iDrive:

1. "CAR".

2. "Settings".

3. "Climate control".

4. "Heating/ventilation".

5. "Second row of seats".

6. "Level".

7. Set the desired intensity.

The air flow and air distribution are automatically regulated depending on the selected intensity.

The selected intensity is shown on the climate control display.

Air flow, manual

Principle

The air flow for climate control can be adjusted manually.

General information

To adjust the air flow manually switch off AUTO program first.

Adjusting the air flow manually

Pressing the upper or lower side of the button repeatedly: decrease or increase air flow.

The selected air flow is shown on the climate control display.

Manual air distribution

Principle

The air distribution for climate control can be adjusted manually.

Adjusting the air distribution manually

Pressing the upper or lower side of the button. Select the desired setting:

• Upper body region.
• Upper body region and floor area.
• Floor area.

Locking the control elements

Principle

The control elements of the rear automatic climate control can be disabled.

Activate/deactivate

1. "CAR".

2. "Settings".

3. "Climate control".

4. "Heating/ventilation".

5. "Second row of seats".

6. "Disable controller".

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