BMW X5: Rear automatic climate control
Overview
Buttons in the vehicle
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Climate control functions
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Temperature.
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Maximum cooling.
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AUTO program.
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Air flow, manual.
Intensity Auto program.
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Air distribution, manual.
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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
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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:
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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
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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:
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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:
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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
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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
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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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Principle
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Principle
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prior to departure to a comfortable temperature.
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Principle
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General information
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General information
After one-time pairing, the devices are automatically
recognized and reconnected when
standby state is switched on.
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