BMW 5 SERIES 2017 Owners Manual

Switching
off
When equipped with automatic climate control with enhanced features:'yComplete system:
Press and hold the left button onthe driver's side until the system
switches off.'yOn the front passenger side:
Press and hold the left button onthe front passenger side.
Temperature
Concept
The automatic climate control achieves the set
temperature as quickly as possible, if needed,
by using the maximum cooling or heating caj
pacity, and then keeps it constant.
Settings Turn the ring to set the desired
temperature.
Do not rapidly switch between different temperature settings.
Otherwise, the automatic clij
mate control will not have sufficient time to adj just the set temperature.
Display
Symbol is displayed permanently on the
display of the automatic climate control.
Air
conditioning Concept
The air in the vehicle's interior will be cooled
and dehumidified and, depending on the temj
perature setting, warmed again.
The vehicle's interior can only be cooled with
the drive-ready state switched on.
Switching
on/off
Press button.
The LED is illuminated with air condij
tioning switched on.
Air conditioning is switched on with the engine running.
Depending on the weather, the windshield and
side windows may fog up briefly when drive-
ready state is switched on.
The cooling function is switched on automatij
cally with the AUTO program.
When using the automatic climate control,
condensation water develops and collects unj
derneath the vehicle.
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 temperj
atures above approx. 32 

side windows, upper body, and into the floor
area.
Switching
on/off Press button.
The LED is illuminated with the AUTO
program switched on.
Air flow, air distribution and temperature are controlled automatically.
The cooling function, refer to page 211, is
switched on automatically with the AUTO proj gram.
At the same time, a condensation sensor conj
trols the program so as to prevent window
condensation as much as possible.
The AUTO program is switched off automatij
cally, when manual air distribution is set.
Intensity
With the AUTO program activated, the autoj matic intensity control can be changed.
Press the left or right side of the butj
ton: decrease or increase intensity.
The selected intensity is shown on the display of the automatic climate control.
Automatic
recirculated-air
control
AUC
Concept
The automatic recirculated-air control AUC recognizes odors or pollutants in the outside
air. The outside air supply is shut off and the interior air is recirculated.
General
information
If the system is activated, a sensor detects polj
lutants in the outside air and controls the shut-
off automatically.
If the system is deactivated, outside air continj uously flows into the vehicle's interior.With constant recirculated-air mode, the air
quality in the vehicle's interior deteriorates and the fogging of the windows increases.
Switching
on/off Press button.
The LED lights up if the system is
switched on using the button.
If there is window condensation, switch off the
recirculated-air mode and press the button on
the driver's side to utilize the condensation
sensor. Make sure that air can flow to the
windshield.
Using iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Climate functions"4."Air quality"5."Automatic air recirculation"
Recirculated-air
mode
Concept
You may react to unpleasant odors or polluj
tants in the immediate environment by tempoj rarily suspending the supply of outside air. Thesystem then recirculates the air currentlywithin the vehicle.
Operation Press button repeatedly to select an
operating mode:
'yLED off: outside air flows in continuously.'yLED on: the supply of outside air is permaj nently shut off.
With constant recirculated-air mode, the air
quality in the vehicle's interior deteriorates and the fogging of the windows increases.
If there is window condensation,
switch off the recirculated-air mode
and press the button on the driver's side to utij
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lize the condensation sensor. Make sure that
air can flow to the windshield.
Controlling
the
air
flow
manually
Concept
The air flow for climate control can be adjusted
manually.
General
information
To manually adjust air flow turn off AUTO proj
gram first.
Operation Press the left or right side of the butj
ton: decrease or increase air flow.
The selected air flow is shown on the display of
the automatic climate control.
The air flow of the automatic climate control
may be reduced automatically to save battery
power.
Controlling
the
air
distribution
manually
Concept
The air distribution for climate control can be
adjusted manually.
Operation Press button repeatedly to select a
program:'yWindows, upper body region, and floor
area.'yUpper body region and floor area.'yFloor area.'yWindows and floor area.'yWindows.'yWindows and upper body.'yUpper body region.The selected air distribution is shown on the
display of the automatic climate control.
If there is window condensation, press
the button on the driver's side to utij
lize the condensation sensor.
SYNC
program
Concept
Depending on the equipment, the following
settings of the driver's side can be transferred to the front-passenger side and the rear:'yTemperature.'yAir flow.'yAir distribution.'yAUTO program.
Switching
on/off
Press button.
The LED is illuminated with the SYNC
program switched on.
The program is switched off automatically if
the settings on the front passenger side or in
the rear are changed.
Defrosting
windows
and
removingcondensation
Concept
Ice and condensation are quickly removed
from the windshield and the front side winj dows.
Switching
on/off Press button.
The LED is illuminated with the sysj
tem switched on.
Point the side vents towards the side windows,
as needed.
The air flow can be adjusted manually with the
system switched on.
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If there is window condensation, pressthe button on the driver's side or
switch on air conditioning to utilize the conj densation sensor.
Rear
window
defroster Press button. The LED lights up.The function is available with the enj
gine running.
The rear window defroster switches off autoj matically after a certain period of time.
Microfilter/activated-charcoal
filter The microfilter removes dust and pollen from
the incoming air.
The activated-charcoal filter removes gaseous
pollutants from the outside air that enters the
vehicle.
Have this combined filter changed during vehij
cle maintenance, refer to page 294.
Ventilation Concept
The air flow directions can be individually adj
justed.
Adjusting
the
ventilation
General
information
The air flow directions can be adjusted for dij
rect or indirect ventilation.
Direct
ventilation The air flow is directed towards the passenj
gers. The air flow heats or cools noticeably, depending on the adjusted temperature.
Indirect
ventilationThe air flow is not directed towards the pasjsengers. The vehicle interior is warmed orcooled indirectly, depending on the set temj
perature.
Front
ventilation
Overview'yLever for changing the air flow direction,
arrow 1.'yThumbwheel for variable opening and
closing of the vents, arrow 2.
Setting
the
temperature
The temperature of the ventilation in the upper
body area can be varied.
Using iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3.If necessary, "Climate functions"4."Temperature adjustment, upper body"5.Set the desired temperature.'yToward blue: colder.'yToward red: warmer.
This does not change the set interior temperaj
ture for the driver and front passenger.
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Ventilation
in
rear,
center'yLever for changing the air flow direction,
arrow 1.'yThumbwheel for variable opening and
closing of the vents, arrow 2.'yThumbwheel for varying the temperature,
arrow 3.
Toward blue: colder.
Toward red: warmer.
Ventilation
in
the
rear,
on
the
side
'yLever for changing the air flow direction,
arrow 1.'yThumbwheel for variable opening and
closing of the vents, arrow 2.Rear
automatic
climate
control
Overview1Temperature2AUTO program3Air distribution, manual4Air flow, AUTO intensity5Display6Maximum cooling7Seat heating\_ 91
Climate
control
functions
in
detail
Switching
on/off Via
iDrive
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Climate functions"4."Rear climate"
The rear automatic climate control is not readyfor 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:
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Using
the
button:
switching
offPress and hold the left side of the butjton.
Temperature
Concept
The automatic climate control achieves the set
temperature as quickly as possible, if needed,
by using the maximum cooling or heating caj
pacity, and then keeps it constant.
Settings Turn the ring to set the desired
temperature.
Do not rapidly switch between different temperature settings.
Otherwise, the automatic clij
mate control will not have sufficient time to adj
just the set temperature.
Display
Symbol is displayed permanently on the
display of the automatic climate control.
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 temperj
atures above approx. 32 

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 button repeatedly to select a
program:'yUpper body region.'yUpper body region and floor area.'yFloor area.
Parked-vehicle
ventilation
Concept
The parked-vehicle ventilation ventilates the
vehicle's interior. Depending on set temperaj
ture and ambient temperature, the vehicle's inj terior is cooled or possibly heated using the rejsidual engine heat.
General
information
The system can be switched on and off dij
rectly or via a pre-set departure time.
The activation time is determined based on the external temperature. The system promptlyswitches on before the selected departuretime.
Functional
requirements
'yThe vehicle is in idle state or standby state
and not in drive-ready state.'yBattery is sufficiently charged.
If parked-vehicle ventilation is switched on,
the vehicle battery will be discharged.
Thus, limit the maximum activation time to save the vehicle battery. The system willbe available again after engine starting
and/or a short trip.'yMake sure that the vehicle's date and time
are set correctly.'yOpen the vents to allow air to flow out.
Switching
on/off
directly
General
information
There are different ways to switch the system
on or off.
The system switches off automatically after a certain period of time. The system continues
to run for some time after being switched off.
Using
the
button When the vehicle is in standby state, the sysj
tem can be switched on or off via the autoj
matic climate control buttons.
Press any button except:
'yRear window defroster.'yLeft side of air flow button.'ySeat heating.'ySeat ventilation.'ySYNC program.
Via
iDrive
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3.If necessary, "Climate functions"4."Comfort ventilation" or "Comfort heating/ ventilation"5."Activate now"
Via
BMW
display
key
Switching
on
1.Switch on the display of the BMW display
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4."Activate now"5."Start"
Switching
off
1.Switch on the display of the BMW display
key.2."Precondit. setting"3.Tap on the or symbol.4."Stop"
Display
symbol on the automatic climate control inj
dicates the system is switched on.
REST is displayed on the automatic climate
control. The residual engine heat is used.
Departure
time Different departure times can be adjusted to
ensure a comfortable interior temperature in
the vehicle at the time of departure.
'yOne-time departure time: the time can be
set.
The system is switched on once.'yDeparture time with weekday: time and day
of the week can be set.
On the desired weekdays, the system will
be switched on promptly before the set dej parture time.
The departure time is preselected in two
steps:
'ySet departure times.'yActivate departure times.
Setting
the
departure
time
Via
iDrive
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3.If necessary, "Climate functions"4."Comfort ventilation" or "Comfort heating/ ventilation"5.Select the desired departure time.6.Set the departure time.7.Select day of the week, if needed.
Via
BMW
display
key
1.Switch on the display of the BMW display
key.2."Precondit. setting"3.Tap on the or symbol.4.Select the desired departure time.5.Set the departure time.6.Select day of the week, if needed.7."OK"
Activating
the
departure
time
Functional
requirement
If a departure time is to influence the switching
on of parked-vehicle ventilation, the respective departure time must be activated first.
Via
iDrive
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3.If necessary, "Climate functions"4."Comfort ventilation" or "Comfort heating/ventilation"5."For departure time"6.Activate the desired departure time.
, The symbol on the automatic climate
control signals an activated departure time
Via
BMW
display
key
1.Switch on the display of the BMW display
key.2."Precondit. setting"3.Tap on the or symbol.4. Tap on symbol.5.Activate the desired departure time.Seite 218ControlsClimate
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The symbol on the automatic climate
control signals an activated departure time.
Ambient
air
package
Concept
The Ambient Air Package can be used to clean and scent the interior air with high-quality fraj grances.
Ionization is used to clean the air from susj
pended particles. Together with the selected
fragrance, ionization contributes to well-being
and relaxation while driving.
General
information
Two different fragrances can be selected in the vehicle. A variety of other fragrances is possij
ble by replacing the fragrance cartridges.
The following criteria can influence the perj
ception of scents in the vehicle interior:'yAutomatic climate control settings.'yTemperature and air humidity.'yTime of day and season.'yPhysical condition of the vehicle occuj pants, for instance fatigue.
BMW recommends the use of genuine BMW
fragrance cartridges.
The genuine BMW fragrance cartridges are not
suitable for refilling. When a cartridge is empty, replace it with a new fragrance cartridge.
Safety
information WARNING
Refilled genuine BMW fragrance carj
tridges can cause the emission of harmful subj stances, malfunctions, and damage to the sysj
tem. There is a risk of injury or risk of property damage. Do not refill genuine fragrance carj
tridges. When a cartridge is empty, replace it
with a new fragrance cartridge.'

The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Switching
fragrancing
on/off,
adjusting
intensity
Using iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Climate functions"4."Fragrance"5."Level"6.Select the desired setting.
Display
General
information
With operation via button, the menu of the Amj bient Air Package can be displayed on the
Control Display automatically.
Settings
Further settings can be adjusted.
Using iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Climate functions"4."Fragrance"5."Show fragrance setting"
The menu is shown on the Control Display.
Fragrance
cartridge
filling
level
The illustrations on the Control Display show
the actual filling level of the fragrance carj
tridges.
Using iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Climate functions"4."Fragrance"The fill level of the current fragrance is disj played.5.Select the desired setting.
When an empty fragrance cartridge is indij
cated, the cartridge still contains a fluid carryj
ing the fragrance. However, it is not sufficient for fragrancing.
When a fragrance cartridge requires replacej
ment, a Check Control message is displayed
Inserting
fragrance
cartridges The fragrance cartridges are located in theglove compartment.
1.Open the glove compartment, refer topage 230.2.Press on the bottom of the cartridge
holder.
The cartridge holder slides down.3.Remove the cover of the fragrance carj tridge. Hold the cover on the top to slide it
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