BMW X5: Climate control rules
Principle
Depending on the equipment, some heating and cooling functions can be automatically activated depending on the outside temperature.
General information
The outside temperature at which the functions are to be automatically activated can be set via iDrive.
Activation is performed if the outside temperature exceeds or falls below the set temperature in the first few minutes after drive-ready state has been switched on. A new alignment is carried out after the settings have been changed.
Depending on the equipment package, the following functions can be automatically activated:
- Seat heating.
- Steering wheel heating
- Seat ventilation.
If the trip is continued within approx. 15 minutes after a stop, the functions are activated automatically with the levels that were last selected.
Functional requirement
Drive-ready state is switched on.
Activate/deactivate
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "Climate control".
4. If necessary, "Automate habits".
5. Select the desired function.
6. Activate the desired rule.
7. Set the level.
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The right place for children
Safety information
Warning
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger
themselves and traffic, for instance due to the
following actions:
Pressing the St
Installing child restraint
systems
General information
Pay attention to the specifications and the operating
and safety information of the child restraint
system manufacturer when selecting, installing,
and using child restraint system
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Replacing Evaporator
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove heater
Release screws (1).
Fig. 84: Identifying Screws
Release screws (1) and remove expansion valve (2).
Installation:
Ensure that seals are correctly seated.
Replace sealing rings and moisten with refrigerant oil.
Tightening torque.
Fig. 85: Identifying E
Antilock Braking System
ABS
The Antilock Braking System (ABS) prevents
locking of the wheels during braking.
The vehicle maintains its steerability even during
emergency braking, which increases the active
driving safety.
ABS is operational every time you start the engine.
Brake assistant
The Brake Assistant effects maximum
