2012 BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 5 air condition

Energy recovery: CHARGE
The high-voltage battery of the hybrid system is
charged through energy recovery.
The electric motor acts as a generator and con‐
verts the kinetic energy of the vehicle into elec‐
tric current.
Charging can take place in various situations:▷When the vehicle is rolling if the accelerator
is not pressed.▷During vehicle braking.
When exerting gentle pressure on the brakes,
the vehicle is only braked by the electric motor.
When the brake pedal is depressed further, the
brake system is activated additionally. This is
why only part of the brake energy is used to
charge the high-voltage battery when exerting
firm pressure on the brake.
Foresighted driving and the early reduction of
speed are important to make full use of the hy‐
brid characteristics of your vehicle.
Auto Start/Stop function
The Auto Start/Stop function, refer to
page 66, switches the combustion engine off
when coasting, braking and while the vehicle is
stopped. Convenience functions such as the
automatic climate control are supplied by the
high-voltage battery and can remain switched
on.
Auxiliary functions of the automatic
climate control
The hybrid system allows the operation of the
automatic climate control even when the com‐
bustion engine is switched off, for instance
when the combustion engine was switched off
by the Auto Start/Stop function.
▷Residual cooling, refer to page 135.▷Auxiliary air conditioning, refer to
page 137Adapting to the course of the road
When destination guidance is active, the hybrid
system uses the navigation data. This makes it
possible to switch off the combustion engine
upon reaching the destination zone even before
reaching the destination.
Pay attention to the notes in Adapting to the
course of the road, refer to page 82.
Display
The displays of the hybrid system, refer to
page 81, provide information about the cur‐
rent state of hybrid operation and show the sys‐
tem activity in a chart.
Energy-saving driving
To save energy while driving, read the following
information:▷Saving fuel, refer to page 161▷Using the hybrid system efficiently, refer to
page 154▷ECO PRO mode, refer to page 162.▷Adapting to the course of the road, refer to
page 82.
Safety information
Read the information on Safety of the hybrid
system, refer to page 287.
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Opening and closingVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
Remote control/key
Buttons on the remote control1Unlocking2Locking3Trunk lid4Panic mode, auxiliary air conditioning
General information
The vehicle is supplied with two remote controls
with keys.
Every remote control contains a replaceable
battery.
The settings called up and implemented when
the vehicle is unlocked depend on which remote
control is used to unlock the vehicle, Personal
Profile, refer to page 33.
In addition, information about service require‐
ments is stored in the remote control, Service
data in the remote control, refer to page 273.
Integrated key
Press the button on the back of the remote con‐
trol, arrow 1, and pull out the key, arrow 2.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
▷Driver's door.▷Storage compartment in the front center
armrest.
The storage compartment contains a switch for
separately securing the trunk lid, refer to
page 41.
Replacing the battery
1.Take the integrated key out of the remote
control.2.Push in the catch with the key, arrow 1.3.Remove the cover of the battery compart‐
ment; see arrow 2.4.Insert a battery of the same type with the
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Run-flat tires, refer to page 267, are labeled
with a circular symbol containing the letters
RSC marked on the tire sidewall.
Do not continue driving without run-flat
tires
Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not
equipped with run-flat tires; continued driving
may result in serious accidents.◀
When a low inflation pressure is indicated, DSC
Dynamic Stability Control is switched on if nec‐
essary.
Actions in the event of a flat tire
Normal tires
1.Identify the damaged tire.
Do this by checking the air pressure in all
four tires.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is
correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may not
have been initialized. In this case, initialize
the system.
If an identification is not possible, please
contact the service center.2.Rectify the flat tire.
Use of tire sealant, e.g., the Mobility System,
may damage the TPM wheel electronics. In
this case, have the electronics checked at
the next opportunity and have them re‐
placed if necessary.
Run-flat tires
Maximum speed
You can continue driving with a damaged tire at
speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
Continued driving with a flat tire
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:
1.Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.2.Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.3.Check the air pressure in all four tires at the
next opportunity.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is
correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may not
have been initialized. In this case, initialize
the system.
Possible driving distance with complete loss of
tire inflation pressure:
The possible driving distance after a loss of tire
inflation pressure depends on the cargo load
and the driving style and conditions.
For a vehicle containing an average load, the
possible driving distance is approx.
50 miles/80 km.
When the vehicle is driven with a damaged tire,
its handling characteristics change, e.g., re‐
duced lane stability during braking, a longer
braking distance, and altered self-steering
properties. Adjust your driving style accord‐
ingly. Avoid abrupt steering maneuvers or driv‐
ing over obstacles, e.g., curbs, potholes, etc.
Because the possible driving distance depends
on how the vehicle is used during the trip, the
actual distance may be smaller or greater de‐
pending on the driving speed, road conditions,
external temperature, cargo load, etc.
Continued driving with a flat tire
Drive moderately and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a
change in the handling characteristics, e.g., re‐
duced lane stability during braking, a longer
braking distance and altered self-steering prop‐
erties.◀
Final tire failure
Vibrations or loud noises while driving can
indicate the final failure of the tire. Reduce speed
and stop; otherwise, pieces of the tire could
come loose and cause an accident. Do not con‐
tinue driving, and contact your service center. ◀
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Do this by checking the air pressure in all
four tires.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is
correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not have
been initialized. In this case, initialize the
system.
If an identification is not possible, please
contact the service center.2.Rectify the flat tire.
Run-flat tires
Maximum speed
You can continue driving with a damaged tire at
speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
Continued driving with a flat tire
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:
1.Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.2.Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.3.Check the air pressure in all four tires at the
next opportunity.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is
correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not have
been initialized. In this case, initialize the
system.
Possible driving distance with complete loss of
tire inflation pressure:
The possible driving distance after a loss of tire
inflation pressure depends on the cargo load
and the driving style and conditions.
For a vehicle containing an average load, the
possible driving distance is approx.
50 miles/80 km.
When the vehicle is driven with a damaged tire,
its handling characteristics change, e.g., re‐
duced lane stability during braking, a longer
braking distance, and altered self-steering
properties. Adjust your driving style accord‐
ingly. Avoid abrupt steering maneuvers or driv‐
ing over obstacles, e.g., curbs, potholes, etc.
Because the possible driving distance depends
on how the vehicle is used during the trip, the
actual distance may be smaller or greater de‐
pending on the driving speed, road conditions,
external temperature, cargo load, etc.
Continued driving with a flat tire
Drive moderately and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a
change in the handling characteristics, e.g., re‐
duced lane stability during braking, a longer
braking distance and altered self-steering prop‐
erties.◀
Final tire failure
Vibrations or loud noises while driving can
indicate the final failure of the tire. Reduce speed
and stop; otherwise, pieces of the tire could
come loose and cause an accident. Do not con‐
tinue driving, and contact your service center. ◀
Lane departure warning
The concept
Starting at a specific speed, this system alerts
you when the vehicle on streets with lane mark‐
ings is about to leave the lane. Depending on the
country-specific version of the vehicle, the
speed is between 35 mph/55 km/h and
45 mph/70 km/h. When switching on the system
below this speed, a message appears in the in‐
strument cluster.
The steering wheel begins vibrating gently in the
event of warnings. The time of the warning may
vary depending on the current driving situation.
The system does not provide a warning if the
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The symbol appears on the automatic climate
control display.
The interior temperature, air flow and air distri‐
bution can be adjusted with the radio ready state
switched on.
Switching off At the lowest fan speed, press the left
side of the button on the driver's side.
The symbol on the automatic climate control
display disappears.
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.
Open the vents to allow air to flow out.
Functional requirement
▷When using a preset switch-on time: an ex‐
ternal temperature above ap‐
prox. 59 ℉/15 ℃.▷When operated directly and if there is no
parked-car heating: any external tempera‐
ture.
Switching on/off directly
1."Settings"2."Climate"3."Activate parked-car vent."
The system is switched on. The symbol
on the automatic climate control flashes.
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.Enter the desired time.5.Press the controller to adopt the setting.
Activating the switch-on time
1."Settings"2."Climate"3."Activate Timer 1" or "Activate Timer 2"
The activation time is activated. The
symbol on the automatic climate control lights
up.
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.
Auxiliary air conditioning/
heating system
The concept
The auxiliary air conditioning systems cools
down the passenger compartment immediately
before starting to drive.
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The parked-car heating warms the vehicle inte‐
rior, making snow and ice easier to remove.
Both systems can be switched on via the remote
control of the parked-car heating, depending on
the external temperature.
The parked-car heating can also be switched on
and off via the iDrive, either directly or at two
preselected switch-on times.
Controls
When the remote control for the parked-car
heating is used, it depends on the external tem‐
perature for whether the auxiliary air condition‐
ing or the parked-car heating is activated:▷External temperature below approx.
59 ℉/15 ℃: parked-car heating, refer to
page 139, is activated.▷External temperature above approx.
59 ℉/15 ℃: auxiliary air conditioning, refer
to page 137, is activated.
Auxiliary air conditioning
The concept
To cool the heated passenger compartment im‐
mediately before starting to drive, the automatic
climate control can be activated via a remote
control.
The automatic climate control reduces the inte‐
rior temperature with high cooling power for ap‐
prox. two minutes.
The auxiliary air conditioning can be switched on
or off using the remote control or the remote
control of the parked-car heating.
If it is activated using the remote control of the
parked-car heating, the parked-car ventilation is
activated for about, refer to page 136, 30 mi‐
nutes after auxiliary air conditioning.
Remote control
The concept
The remote control can be used to activate the
auxiliary air conditioning for two minutes at tem‐
peratures of 59 ℉/15 ℃ and higher.
At a glance1Unlocking2Locking3Opening the trunk lid4Panic mode, auxiliary air conditioning
Remote control range
The average range is the range when the vehicle
is locked/unlocked.
Switching on
Press the button on the remote control
once. You can hear that the air conditioning
starts to run.
Switching off
The function switches off automatically after ap‐
prox. two minutes or when the ignition is
switched on.
Remote control of the auxiliary air
conditioning/parked-car heating
The concept
The remote control of the auxiliary air condition‐
ing can be used to activate the auxiliary air con‐
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ditioning for two minutes at temperatures above
59 ℉/15 ℃.
When the ignition is switched off, the parked-car
ventilation is activated for approx. 30 minutes.
At a glance1LED: transmission confirmation2Switching on/off3Activate auxiliary air conditioning4Deactivate auxiliary air conditioning
Remote control range
The reception-dependent average range is ap‐
prox. 490 ft/150 m.
The range is best when the remote control is
held upright and as high as possible.
Switching on/off directly
1. Press the button until the green LED
lights up.2.Within approx. the next 5 seconds, press the
desired button until the green or red LED
lights up:
Switching on
Switching off
Correct transmission to the system is confirmed
for approx. 2 seconds by rapid flashing of the
green LED.
If there is a transmission error, the red LED lights
up for approx. 2 seconds.
The symbol on the display of the automatic
climate control flashes.
Frequencies
The remote control may not function properly if
it experiences local interference from other sys‐
tems or devices that use the same frequency.
Replacing the batteries
Replace the battery if a message is displayed or
if the LED either no longer lights up or flashes
when the remote control is activated.
No rechargeable batteries
Do not use rechargeable batteries, as
damage may result from the substances in the
batteries.◀1.Use a suitable object to unclip the battery
compartment, arrow 1.2.Remove the cover of the battery compart‐
ment, arrow 2.3.Insert batteries of the same type.4.Press the cover closed.
Take the used battery to a recycling cen‐
ter or to your service center.
New parked-car heating remote control
A new parked-car heating remote control can be
placed into operation as a second device or if the
original one was lost; it can be initialized by your
service center if needed.
Two remote control devices can be used with
the vehicle.
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Remote control of the parked-car
heating/auxiliary air conditioning
At a glance1LED: transmission confirmation2Switching on/off3Activate parked-car ventilation/heating4Deactivate parked-car ventilation/heating
Remote control range
The reception-dependent average range is ap‐
prox. 490 ft/150 m.
The range is best when the remote control is
held upright and as high as possible.
Switching on/off directly
1. Press the button until the green LED
lights up.2.Within approx. the next 5 seconds, press the
desired button until the green or red LED
lights up:
Switching on
Switching off
Correct transmission to the system is confirmed
for approx. 2 seconds by rapid flashing of the
green LED.
If there is a transmission error, the red LED lights
up for approx. 2 seconds.
The symbol on the display of the automatic
climate control flashes.
Frequencies
The remote control may not function properly if
it experiences local interference from other sys‐
tems or devices that use the same frequency.
Replacing the batteries
Replace the battery if a message is displayed or
if the LED either no longer lights up or flashes
when the remote control is activated.
No rechargeable batteries
Do not use rechargeable batteries, as
damage may result from the substances in the
batteries.◀1.Use a suitable object to unclip the battery
compartment, arrow 1.2.Remove the cover of the battery compart‐
ment, arrow 2.3.Insert batteries of the same type.4.Press the cover closed.
Take the used battery to a recycling cen‐
ter or to your service center.
New parked-car heating remote control
A new parked-car heating remote control can be
placed into operation as a second device or if the
original one was lost; it can be initialized by your
service center if needed.
Two remote control devices can be used with
the vehicle.
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