BMW 7 SERIES 2018 Owners Manual

'yLED on: the supply of outside air is perma#jnently shut off.
With constant recirculated-air mode, the air
quality in the car's interior deteriorates and the
fogging of the windows increases.
If there is window condensation, switch off re#j
circulated-air mode or defog the windows, re#j
fer to page 231.
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 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.
Controlling
the
air
distribution manually
Concept
The air distribution for climate control can be
adjusted manually.
Operation Press button repeatedly to select aprogram:
'yWindows, upper body region, and floor
area.'yUpper body region and floor area.'yFloor area.'yWindows and floor area.'yWindows: driver's side only.'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, defog the windows, refer to page 231.
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 win#j dows.
Switching
on/off Press button.
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The LED is illuminated with the system
switched on.
Point the side vents towards the side windows,
as needed. The air flow can be adjusted man#j
ually with the system switched on.
If there is window condensation, press
the button on the driver's side or
switch on air conditioning to utilize the con#j densation sensor. Make sure that air can flow
to the windshield.
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.
Have this combined filter changed during vehi#j
cle maintenance, refer to page 322.
Ventilation
Concept
The air flow directions can be individually ad#j
justed.
Adjusting
the
ventilation
General
information The air flow directions can be adjusted for di#j
rect or indirect ventilation.Direct
ventilation
The air flow is directed towards the passen#j
gers. The air flow heats or cools noticeably, depending on the adjusted temperature.
Indirect
ventilationThe air flow is not directed towards the pas#j
sengers. The car's interior is warmed or cooled
indirectly, depending on the set temperature.
Indirect ventilation can also be adjusted on theControl Display.
Using iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Climate functions"4."Indirect ventilation"
Front
ventilation
Overview
'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.
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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.
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
Overview
Buttons
in
the
vehicle
Climate
control
functions
ButtonFunctionTemperature, refer to
page 234Maximum cooling, refer to
page 234.AUTO program, refer to
page 234.Air flow, manual, refer to
page 235.Air distribution, manual, refer
to page 235.Active seat ventilation, refer to
page 103.Seat heating, refer to
page 102.Seat and armrest heating, refer
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Climate
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 for the following:
'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.
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 #

The selected intensity is shown on the display
of the automatic climate control.
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 pro#j
gram first.
Operation Press the left or right side of the but#jton: decrease or increase air flow.
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.
BMW
Touch
Command
Operation of the rear automatic climate control
is also possible via BMW Touch Command.
Ambient
air
package
Concept
The Ambient Air Package can be used to clean and scent the interior air with high-quality fra#jgrances.
Ionization is used to clean the air from sus#j 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 possi#j
ble by replacing the fragrance cartridges.
The following criteria can influence the per#j
ception of scents in the car's interior:'yAutomatic climate control settings.'yTemperature and air humidity.'yTime of day and season.'yPhysical condition of the vehicle occu#j 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 car#j
tridges can cause the emission of harmful sub#j stances, malfunctions, and damage to the sys#j
tem. There is a risk of injury or risk of property damage. Do not refill genuine fragrance car#j
tridges. When a cartridge is empty, replace it
with a new fragrance cartridge.'

Ionization
Concept
Ionization cleans the car's interior air of sus#j pended particles.
Switching
on/off Using iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Climate functions"4.If necessary, "Air quality"5."Ionization"
The climate control display indicates that ioni#j
zation is switched on.
Fragrancing
General
information
Fragrancing is done at intervals in order to avoid a habituation effect.
Two fragrance cartridges in the vehicle allow
switching between the fragrances.
The fragrance cartridges are located in theglove compartment.
Overview Button
in
the
center
console
Fragrancing
Functional
requirements'yFragrance cartridges are sufficiently filled.'yInterior temperature between 41 #

Display
General
information
With operation via button, the menu of the Am#j 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."Air quality"5."Fragrance"6."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 car#j
tridges.
Using iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Climate functions"4."Air quality"5."Fragrance"
The fill level of the current fragrance is dis#j played.6.Select the desired setting.
When an empty fragrance cartridge is indi#j
cated, the cartridge still contains a fluid carry#j
ing the fragrance. However, it is not sufficient for fragrancing.
When a fragrance cartridge requires replace#j
ment, a Check Control message is displayed
Inserting
fragrance
cartridges
The fragrance cartridges are located in the glove compartment.1.Open the glove compartment, refer topage 251.2.Press on the bottom of the cartridge
holder.
The cartridge holder slides down.3.Remove the cover of the fragrance car#j tridge. Hold the cover on the top to slide it
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5.Position fragrance cartridge such that the
chip faces away from the cartridge holder.6.Insert the fragrance cartridge without pres#j
sure into the cartridge holder. The car#j
tridge snaps lightly into place.7.Push the cartridge holder up, until it en#j gages.
Make sure that no objects press against the cartridge holder from below, otherwise the function of the ambient air package
could be impacted.8.Close the glove compartment.
Removing
the
fragrance
cartridge
The fragrance cartridges are located in theglove compartment.
1.Open the glove compartment, refer topage 251.2.Press on the bottom of the cartridge
holder.The cartridge holder slides down.3.Pull desired fragrance cartridge from the
holder.
Fragrance cartridge, arrow 1: first fra#j
grance indicated on the Control Display.
Fragrance cartridge, arrow 2: second fra#j
grance indicated on the Control Display.4.Pull desired fragrance cartridge from the
holder.
Recycling
Empty fragrance cartridges can be
taken to a dealer#ss service center or an#j
other qualified service center or repair
shop for recycling.
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BMW
Touch
Command
The Ambient Air Package can also be operated
using BMW Touch Command.
Stationary
climate
control
Concept
Stationary climate control cools or heats the car's interior prior to departure to a comforta#j
ble temperature.
The system automatically cools, vents, and heats depending on the interior, external, and set temperature. Snow and ice may be re#jmoved more easily.
General
information
The stationary climate control can be switched
on and off directly or via a pre-set departure time.'ySwitching on/off directly, refer to
page 239.'yClimate control at departure time, refer to
page 240.
Stationary climate control can be switched on
with a BMW Remote App, refer to page 241.
The air automatically exits through the vents to the windshield, the side windows, the upper
body region and into the floor area.
The system switches off automatically after a
certain period of time.
If stationary climate control is used during the
charging process, less air conditioning ca#j
pacity will be required while driving. This opti#j
mizes the range.
Functional
requirements
'yThe vehicle is in idle state or standby state
and not in drive-ready state.'yThe high-voltage battery is sufficiently
charged or the charging cable is con#j
nected.If the high-voltage battery is heavily dis#j
charged, it can take some time after con#j
necting the charging cable, until the sta#j tionary climate control will be functional.'yDirect operation or departure time prese#j
lected: depends on internal, external, and set desired temperature.
Make sure that the vehicle's date and time
are set correctly.'yThe ensure the starting capability of the vehicle, the stationary climate control may
be automatically switched off, for instance
after repeated switching on: switch the drive-ready state on and off and the sys#jtem is available again.
Open the vents to allow air to flow out.
Switching
on/off
directly
Concept
There are different ways to switch the system on or off.
symbol on the automatic climate control in#j
dicates the system is switched on.
The system switches off automatically after a certain period of time.
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.
The system switches off when the vehicle is exited.
Press any button except:
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Via
iDriveThe system can be switched on or off via
iDrive.1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3.If necessary, "Climate functions"4."Activate comfort climate"5."Activate now"
Via
BMW
display
key
The system can be switched on or off via the
BMW display key.
Switching
on
1.Switch on the display of the BMW display
key.2."Departure setting"3.Select .4."Activate now"5."Start"
Switching
off
1.Switch on the display of the BMW display
key.2."Departure setting"3.Select .4."Stop"
Climate
control
at
departure
time
Concept
Different departure times can be adjusted to
ensure a comfortable interior temperature in
the vehicle at the time of departure.
The activation time is automatically deter#j
mined based on the temperature.
Departure 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 departure
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."Activate comfort climate"5."Plan comfort climate"6.Select the desired departure time.7.Set the departure time.8.Select day of the week, if needed.
Via
BMW
display
key
1.Switch on the display of the BMW display
key.2."Departure setting"3.Select 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
If a departure time is to influence the switching
on of the stationary climate control, the re#j spective departure time must be activated first.
Via
iDrive
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3.If necessary, "Climate functions"4."Activate comfort climate"5."Plan comfort climate"6."Precondition for departure"
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