BMW 7 SERIES 2017 Owners Manual

Press button and hold for approx. 7 sec#j
onds, then release. The LED flashes rap#j
idly.
To activate system:
The system is activated again automatically
when you drive away.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed. The
system is impaired. Vehicle handling may be
altered and driving comfort may be noticeably reduced. Have the system checked.
Long
periods
when
vehicle
is
parked
During long periods when the vehicle is
parked, it can lower itself. This is not a mal#j
function.
Dynamic
Damping
Control Concept
This system reduces undesirable vehicle mo#j tion when using a dynamic driving style or trav#j
eling on uneven road surfaces.
This enhances the driving dynamics and driv#j ing comfort depending on the road surface
condition and driving style.
General
information
The system offers several different damping
settings.
These are assigned to the different driving
modes of the Driving Dynamics Control, refer to page 116.Driving modeDamper tuningCOMFORT PLUScomfortableSPORTfirmCOMFORT/ECO PRObalanced outExecutive
Drive
Pro
Concept
Executive Drive Pro is an actively controlled
chassis. The system increases driving comfort
and minimizes the lateral tilt when driving around curves.
General
information
Active control uses the available information, e.g., from the navigation system, the drivingstyle analysis, and the camera-based look-ahead data. In particular in the ADAPTIVE driv#jing mode, refer to page 118, this information is
used to influence the Dynamic Damping Con#j
trol and the active roll stabilization, refer to
page 211, control. This further increases both
the agility of the vehicle as well as the lane sta#j bility.
Active
roll
stabilization Concept
The system reduces the lateral inclination of the vehicle that occurs during rapid driving in curves or during quick evasive maneuvers.
The lateral inclination of the vehicle is bal#j
anced out by permanent adjustment on the
front and rear axles. The vehicle is thus always
stabilized.
Agility and driving comfort are increased under
all driving conditions.
General
information
The system offers several different tunings.
These are assigned to the different driving
modes of the Driving Dynamics Control, refer to page 116.Driving modeTuningCOMFORT/COMFORT PLUScomfortableSPORTfirmSeite 211Driving
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Climate
controlVehicle
features
and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable country provisions
must be observed.
Automatic
climate
controlOverview
Buttons
in
the
center
consoleButtonFunctionTemperature, refer to
page 213.Climate control operation, refer
to page 213.Maximum cooling, refer to
page 213.AUTO program, refer to
page 213.ButtonFunctionRecirculated-air mode, refer to
page 214.Air flow, manual, refer to
page 215.Air distribution, manual, refer
to page 215.SYNC program, refer to
page 215.Defrost and defog window, re#j
fer to page 215.Rear window defroster, refer to
page 216.Active seat ventilation, refer to
page 96.Seat heating, refer to page 95.Ambient air package, refer to
page 221.
Climate
control
functions
in
detail
Switching
on/off Switching
on
Press any button except:
'yRear window defroster.'yLeft side of air flow button.'ySeat heating.'ySeat ventilation.'ySYNC program.
Switching
off
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Press and hold the left button onthe driver's side until the control
panel 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 ca#j
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 cli#j
mate control will not have sufficient time to ad#j 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 tem#j
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 condi#j
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 automati#j
cally with the AUTO program.
When using the automatic climate control,
condensation water develops and collects un#j
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 temper#j
atures above approx. 32 #

Switching
on/offPress 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 213, is
switched on automatically with the AUTO pro#j gram.
At the same time, a condensation sensor con#j
trols the program so as to prevent window
condensation as much as possible.
The AUTO program is switched off automati#j
cally, when manual air distribution is set.
Intensity
of
the
AUTO
program
With the AUTO program activated, the auto#j
matic intensity control can be changed.
Press the left or right side of the but#jton: 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 pol#j
lutants in the outside air and controls the shut-
off automatically.
If the system is deactivated, outside air contin#j 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 buttons.
The LED is illuminated with the sys#j
tem switched on.
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.
Via 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 pollu#j
tants in the immediate environment by tempo#j 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 perma#j 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 uti#j lize the condensation sensor. Make sure that
air can flow to the windshield.
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Air
flow,
manualConcept
The air flow for climate control can be adjusted
manually.
General
information
To manually adjust air flow turn off AUTO pro#j
gram first.
Operation Press the left or right side of the but#j
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.
Manual
air
distribution
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 uti#j
lize the condensation sensor.
SYNC
program
Concept
The following settings of the driver's side can be transferred to the front-passenger side andthe 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 win#j dows.
Switching
on/off Press button.
The LED is illuminated with the sys#j
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.
If there is window condensation, pressthe button on the driver's side or
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switch on air conditioning to utilize the con#jdensation sensor.
Rear
window
defroster Press button. The LED lights up.The function is available with the en#j
gine running.
The rear window defroster switches off auto#j
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.
This combined filter should be replaced during maintenance, refer to page 296, of the vehicle.
Ventilation Concept
The air flow directions can be individually ad#j
justed.
Adjusting
the
ventilation
The air flow directions can be adjusted for di#j
rect or indirect ventilation.
Direct
ventilation The air flow is directly pointed onto the person.
The air flow heats or cools noticeably, depend#j
ing on the adjusted temperature.
Indirect
ventilationIf the vents are fully or partly closed, the air is
directly routed into the vehicle's interior.
Indirect ventilation can also be adjusted on the
Control Display.Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Climate functions"4."Indirect ventilation"
Front
ventilation
'yLever for changing the air flow direction,
arrow 1.'yThumbwheel for variable opening and
closing of the vents, arrow 2.'yTouch sensor or thumbwheel to vary the
ventilation temperature, arrow 3.
With touch sensor, push the marking in the desired direction:'yToward blue: colder.'yToward red: warmer.
This does not change the set interior tem#jperature for the driver and front passenger.
Ventilation
in
rear,
center
'yLever for changing the air flow direction,
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'yThumbwheel for variable opening and
closing of the vents, arrow 2.
Lateral
ventilation
'yLever for changing the air flow direction,
arrow 1.'yThumbwheel for variable opening and
closing of the vents, arrow 2.
Rear
automatic
climate
control
Overview
1Temperature2AUTO program3Air distribution, manual4Air flow, AUTO intensity5Display6Maximum cooling7Seat heating#\#_ 958Active seat ventilation#\#_ 96Climate
control
functions
in
detail
Switching
on/off Via
iDrive1."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:
'yLeft side of air flow button.'ySeat heating.'ySeat ventilation.
Using
the
button:
switching
off
Press and hold the left side of the but#jton.
Temperature
Concept
The automatic climate control achieves the set
temperature as quickly as possible, if needed,
by using the maximum cooling or heating ca#j
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 cli#j
mate control will not have sufficient time to ad#j
just the set temperature.
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Display
Symbol is displayed permanently on the
display of the automatic climate control.
Operation is also possible using BMW Touch
Command.
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 temper#j
atures above approx. 32 #

Operation is also possible using BMW Touch
Command.
Climate
control
operation
on
the
roofliner
Temperature Turn the ring to set the desired
temperature.
Air
flow Press the left or right side of the but#j
ton: decrease or increase air flow.
LEDs indicate the intensity of the air supply. The air flow may be reduced automatically tosave battery power.
Ventilation
Thumbwheel for changing the air flow direc#j
tion.
Parked-vehicle
ventilation
Concept
General
information The system can be switched on and off di#j
rectly or via a pre-set departure time.
The activation time is determined based on the
external temperature. The system promptly
switches on before the selected departure
time.
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/heating is switched on, the vehicle battery will be dis#j
charged. Thus, limit the maximum activa#j
tion time to save the vehicle battery. The
system will be available again after engine
starting and/or a short trip.'yParked-vehicle heating: the fuel tank ca#j pacity is sufficient.
The parked-vehicle heating function can
be limited if the fuel tank is low and the ve#j hicle is parked in an inclined position.'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
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 sys#j
tem can be switched on or off via the auto#j
matic climate control buttons.
Press any button except:
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Via
iDrive1."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
directly
1.Switch on the display of the BMW display
key.2."Climate setting"3.Tap on the or symbol.4."Activate now"5."Start"
Switching
off
directly
1.Switch on the display of the BMW display
key.2."Climate setting"3.Tap on the or symbol.4."Stop"
Display
symbol on the automatic climate control in#j
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 de#j 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."Climate 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"Seite 220ControlsClimate
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