climate settings BMW 550I XDRIVE 2013 Owners Manual

Using the guest profile
The guest profile can be used to make individual
settings without affecting the three Personal
Profiles.
This can be useful for drivers who are using the
vehicle temporarily and do not have their own
profile.1."Settings"2."Profiles"3.The current profile is selected.4.Open "Guest".5.Adjust the settings.
Note: the guest profile cannot be renamed.
Display profile list during start
The profile list can be displayed during each
start for selecting the desired profile.
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3.Open "Options".4."Display user list at startup"
Personal Profile settings
The following functions and settings can be
stored in a profile.
More information on the settings can be found
under:
▷Active Cruise Control: collision warning.▷Collision warning: warning time, last setting
on/off.▷Exterior mirror position.▷CD/Multimedia: audio source listened to
last.▷Unlocking/locking of the vehicle: settings.▷Driving Dynamics Control: sport program.▷Driver's seat position: automatic retrieval af‐
ter unlocking.▷Programmable memory buttons: assign‐
ment.▷Head-up Display: selection, brightness, po‐
sition and rotation of the display.▷Headlamp courtesy delay feature: time set‐
ting.▷Tone: tone settings.▷Automatic climate control: settings.▷Steering wheel position.▷Navigation: map views, route criteria, voice
output on/off.▷Night Vision with pedestrian detection: se‐
lection of functions and type of display.▷Park Distance Control PDC: adjusting the
signal tone volume.▷Radio: stored stations, station listened to
last, special settings.▷Backup camera: selection of functions and
type of display.▷Side View: selection of the display type.▷Language on the Control Display.▷Lane departure warning: last setting, on/off.▷Active Blind Spot Detection: last setting, on/
off.▷Daytime running lights: current setting.▷Triple turn signal activation.▷Locking the vehicle: after a brief period or
after starting to drive.
Central locking system
The concept
The central locking system becomes active
when the driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and re‐
leases the locks on the following:
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Climate control functions in detail
Manual air distribution Press the button repeatedly to select a
program:▷Upper body region.▷Upper body region and footwell.▷Footwell.▷Windows and footwell: driver's side only.▷Windows, upper body region and footwell:
driver's side only.
If the windows are fogged over, press the AUTO
button on the driver's side to utilize the conden‐
sation sensor.
Temperature Turn the wheel to set the desired
temperature.
The automatic climate control achieves this
temperature as quickly as possible, if necessary
with the maximum cooling or heating capacity,
and then keeps it constant.
Avoid rapidly switching between different tem‐
perature settings. The automatic climate control
will not have sufficient time to adjust the set
temperature.
AUTO program Press the button.
Air flow, air distribution, and tempera‐
ture are controlled automatically.
Depending on the selected temperature, AUTO
intensity, and outside influences, the air is di‐
rected to the windshield, side windows, upper
body, and into the footwell.
The cooling function, refer to page 150, is
switched on automatically with the AUTO pro‐
gram.
At the same time, a condensation sensor con‐
trols the program so as to prevent window con‐
densation as much as possible.
Intensity of the AUTO program
With the AUTO program switched on, automatic
control of the air flow and air distribution can be
adjusted.
Press the left or right side of the button:
decrease or increase the intensity.
The selected intensity is shown on the display
of the automatic climate control.
Air flow, manual
To be able to manually adjust the air flow, switch
off the AUTO program first.
Press the left or right side of the button:
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.
Defrosting windows and removing
condensation
Press the button.
Ice and condensation are quickly re‐
moved from the windshield and the front side
windows.
The air flow can be adjusted when the program
is active.
If the windows are fogged over, you can also
switch on the cooling function or press the
AUTO button to utilize the condensation sensor.
Maximum cooling Press the button.
The system is set to the lowest tem‐
perature, maximum air flow and recirculated-air
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Air flows out of the vents for the upper body re‐
gion. The vents need to be open for this.
Air is cooled as quickly as possible:▷At an external temperature of approx.
32 ℉/0 ℃.▷When the engine is running.
The air flow can be adjusted when the program
is active.
Automatic recirculated-air control/
recirculated-air mode
You can respond to unpleasant odors or pollu‐
tants in the immediate environment by tempo‐
rarily suspending the supply of outside air. The
system then recirculates the air currently within
the vehicle.
Press the button repeatedly to select
an operating mode:
▷LEDs off: outside air flows in continuously.▷Left LED on, automatic recirculated-air con‐
trol: a sensor detects pollutants in the out‐
side air and controls the shutoff automati‐
cally.▷Right LED on, recirculated-air mode: the
supply of outside air into the vehicle is per‐
manently blocked.
If the windows are fogged over, switch off the
recirculated-air mode and press the AUTO but‐
ton on the driver's side to utilize the condensa‐
tion sensor. Make sure that air can flow onto the
windshield.
Continuous recirculated-air mode
The recirculated-air mode should not be
used for an extended period of time, as the air
quality inside the vehicle deteriorates steadily. ◀
Cooling function
The passenger compartment can only be
cooled with the engine running.
Press the button.
The air is cooled and dehumidified and, depend‐
ing on the temperature setting, warmed again.
Depending on the weather, the windshield may
fog up briefly when the engine is started.
The cooling function is switched on automati‐
cally with the AUTO program.
When using the automatic climate control, con‐
densation water, refer to page 174, develops
that exits underneath the vehicle.
Rear window defroster Press the button.
The rear window defroster switches off
automatically after a certain period of time.
ALL program The current settings on the driver's side
for temperature, air flow, air distribu‐
tion, and AUTO program are transferred to the
front passenger side and to the left and right
rear.
The program is switched off if the settings on
the front passenger side or in the rear are
changed.
Residual heat
The heat stored in the engine is used to heat the
interior.
Functional requirement▷Up to 20 minutes after the engine has been
switched off.▷Warm engine.▷The battery is sufficiently charged.▷External temperature below 77 ℉/25 ℃.
Switching on
1.Switch off the ignition.2. Press the right side of the button on
the driver's side.
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Ventilation in rear, center▷Thumbwheels to vary the temperature, ar‐
row 1.
Toward blue: colder.
Toward red: warmer.▷Lever for changing the air flow direction, ar‐
row 2.▷Thumbwheels for continuous opening and
closing of the vents, arrow 3.
Lateral ventilation
▷Thumbwheel for continuous opening and
closing of the vents, arrow 1.▷Lever for changing the air flow direction, ar‐
row 2.Rear automatic climate
control
At a glance1Temperature2AUTO program3Vent settings4Air flow, AUTO intensity5Display6Maximum cooling7Seat heating   50
Switching the rear automatic climate
control on/off
1."Settings"2."Climate"3."Rear climate control"
The rear automatic climate control is not opera‐
tional if the automatic climate control is
switched off or if the function for defrosting or
defogging the windows is active.
AUTO program Press the button.
Air flow, air distribution, and tempera‐
ture are controlled automatically:
Depending on the selected temperature, AUTO
intensity, and outside influences, the air is di‐
rected to the upper body and into the footwell.
The cooling function is switched on automati‐
cally with the AUTO program.
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Intensity of the AUTO program
With the AUTO program switched on, automatic
control of the air flow and air distribution can be
adjusted.
Press the left or right side of the button:
decrease or increase the intensity.
The selected intensity is shown on the display
of the automatic climate control.
Temperature Turn the wheel to set the desired
temperature.
The automatic climate control achieves this
temperature as quickly as possible, if necessary
by using the maximum cooling or heating ca‐
pacity, and then keeps it constant.
Avoid rapidly switching between different tem‐
perature settings. The automatic climate control
will not have sufficient time to adjust the set
temperature.
Manual air distribution
The air distribution can be adjusted to individual
needs.
Press the button repeatedly to select a
program:▷Upper body region.▷Upper body region and footwell.▷Footwell.
Air flow, manual
To be able to manually adjust the air flow, switch
off the AUTO program first.
Press the left or right side of the button:
decrease or increase air flow.
The selected air flow is shown on the display of
the automatic climate control.
Switching the system on/off
Switching off Press and hold the left button.
Switching on
Press any button except:▷Left side of Air volume button.▷Seat heating.
Maximum cooling
Press the button.
The system is set to the lowest tem‐
perature, maximum air flow and recirculated-air
mode.
Air flows out of the vents for the upper body re‐
gion. Open them for this purpose.
Air is cooled as quickly as possible:
▷At an external temperature of approx.
32 ℉/0 ℃.▷When the engine is running.
Parked-car ventilation
The concept
The parked-car ventilation ventilates the vehicle
interior and lowers its temperature, if necessary.
The system can be switched on and off directly
or by using two preset switch-on times. It re‐
mains switched on for 30 minutes.
Operation can be performed via iDrive.
Parked-car ventilation
Using the preset switch-on time or when oper‐
ated directly: any external temperature.
Open the vents to allow air to flow out.
Switching on/off directly
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2."Climate"3."Activate parked-car vent."
The symbol on the automatic climate control
flashes if the system is switched on.
The system continues to run for some time after
being switched off.
Preselecting the switch-on time
1."Settings"2."Climate"3."Timer 1:" or "Timer 2:"4.Set the desired time.
Activating the switch-on time
1."Settings"2."Climate"3."Activate timer 1" or "Activate timer 2"
The symbol on the automatic climate control
lights up when the switch-on time is activated.
The symbol on the automatic climate control
flashes when the system has been switched on.
The system will only be switched on within the
next 24 hours. After that, it needs to reactivated.
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▷ECO PRO tips driving instruction, refer to
page 181▷ECO PRO climate control, refer to
page 180
Activating ECO PRO
Press button repeatedly until ECO PRO
is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Configuring ECO PRO
Via the Driving Dynamics Control
1.Activate ECO PRO.2."Configure ECO PRO"3.Configure the program.
Via the iDrive
1."Settings"2."ECO PRO mode"
Or
1."Settings"2."Driving mode"3."Configure ECO PRO"
Configure the program.
ECO PRO Tip
▷"ECO PRO limit:":
Set ECO Pro speed at which an ECO PRO
Tip is to be displayed.▷"ECO PRO speed warning":
A reminder is displayed if the set ECO PRO
speed is exceeded.ECO PRO climate control
"ECO PRO climate control"
The climate control is adjusted to be fuel-effi‐
cient.
By making a slight change to the set tempera‐
ture, or adjusting the rate of heating or cooling
of the passenger compartment fuel consump‐
tion can be economized.
The outputs of the seat heater and the exterior
mirror heating are also reduced.
The exterior mirror heating is made available
when outside temperatures are very cold.
ECO PRO potential
The percentage of potential savings that can be
achieved with the current configuration is dis‐
played.
Display in the instrument cluster
Display in the instrument display
When ECO PRO mode is activated, the display
switches to a special configuration.
Some of the displays may differ from the display
in the instrument cluster.
ECO PRO bonus range An extension of the range can be
achieved by an adjusted driving
style.
This may be displayed as the bo‐
nus range in the instrument clus‐
ter.
The bonus range is shown in the range display.
The bonus range is automatically reset every
time the vehicle is refueled.Seite 180Driving tipsSaving fuel180
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tainment and Communica‐
tion
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 210
Bonus range, ECO PRO 180
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 166
Brake assistant 119
Brake assistant, adaptive 119
Brake discs, breaking in 172
Brake force display 117
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 117
Brake lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 217
Brake lights, adaptive 117
Brake pads, breaking in 172
Braking, notes 173
Breakdown assis‐ tance 220, 221
Breaking in 172
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 92
Bulb replacement 212
Bulb replacement, front 213
Bulb replacement, rear 216
Bulbs and lamps 212
Button, RES 128
Button, Start/Stop 62
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 221
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, backup camera 137
Camera, care 229
Camera, Side View 141
Camera, Top View 139
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 166
Car battery 218
Car care products 227 Care, displays 229
Care, vehicle 227
Cargo 175
Cargo area, enlarging 160
Cargo area lid 37
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 167
Cargo straps, securing cargo 176
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 30
Carpet, care 228
Car wash 226
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 173
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 210
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, Enter‐
tainment and Communica‐
tion
Center armrest 165
Center console 14
Central locking system 33
Central screen, refer to Control Display 16
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 212
Changing wheels 218
Changing wheels/tires 201
Check Control 81
Children, seating position 58
Children, transporting safely 58
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 58
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 59
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 58
Child safety locks 61
Child seat, mounting 58
Child seats 58
Chrome parts, care 228
Cigarette lighter 157 Cleaning, displays 229
Climate control 148
Climate control wind‐ shield 173
Clock 84
Closing/opening from in‐ side 37
Closing/opening via door lock 36
Closing/opening with remote control 34
Clothes hooks 167
Collision warning 107, 109
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 69
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 69
COMFORT+ program, Driving Dynamics Control 124
Comfort Access 40
COMFORT program, Driving Dynamics Control 124
Computer 88
Condensation on win‐ dows 149
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 174
Condition Based Service CBS 210
Configure driving mode 125
Confirmation signal 35
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, Enter‐
tainment and Communica‐
tion
Control Display 16
Control Display, settings 91
Controller 16
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 119
Convenient opening 34
Coolant 209
Coolant temperature 84
Cooling function 150
Cooling, maximum 149
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Power sunroof, glass 45
Power windows 43
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 189
Pressure warning FTM, tires 105
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 31
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 20
Protective function, glass sun‐ roof 46
Protective function, win‐ dows 44
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 16
R
Radiator fluid 209
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 30
Radio ready state 63
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 70
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 152
Rear axle steering 122
Rear lamps 216
Rear socket 159
Rearview mirror 55
Rear window defroster 150
Recirculated-air mode 150
Recommended tire brands 201
Refueling 186
Remaining range 85
Remote control/key 30
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 36
Remote control, universal 155
Replacement fuse 219
Replacing parts 212
Replacing wheels/tires 201 Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 128
Reserve warning, refer to Range 85
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 103
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 150
Retaining straps, securing cargo 176
Retreaded tires 201
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 217
Roadside parking lamps 95
Roller sunblinds 44
Roll stabilization, refer to Adaptive Drive 122
Roll stabilization, refer to Dy‐ namic Drive 122
RON gasoline quality 188
Roof load capacity 233
Roof-mounted luggage rack 176
Rope for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 224
RSC Run Flat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 202
Rubber components, care 228
Run-flat tires 202
S
Safe braking 173
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passenger
seat 52
Safety belts 51
Safety belts, care 228
Safety Package, refer to Active Protection 117
Safety switch, windows 44
Safety systems, airbags 99
Saving fuel 178 Screen, refer to Control Dis‐
play 16
Screwdriver 212
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 224
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 51
Seat heating, front 50
Seat heating, rear 50
Seating position for chil‐ dren 58
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 54
Seats 47
Seat ventilation, front 50
Selection list in instrument cluster 88
Selector lever, automatic transmission 73
Sensors, care 229
Service and warranty 7
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service CBS 210
Service requirements, dis‐ play 85
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 221
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 91
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 54
Shifting, automatic transmis‐ sion 72
Shifting, manual transmis‐ sion 72
Shift paddles on steering wheel 74
Shoulder support 49
Side airbags 99
Side View 141
Signaling, horn 12
Signals when unlocking 35
Sitting safely 47
Size 232
Ski bag 162
Slide/tilt glass roof 45 Seite 242ReferenceEverything from A to Z242
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