2015 BMW 7 SERIES climate control

3.Set the parking brake.
Before driving into a car wash
So that the vehicle can roll into a car wash ob‐
serve instructions for going into an automatic
car wash, refer to page 291.
Auto Start/Stop function
The concept The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.
The system switches off the engine during a
stop, e.g., in traffic congestion or at traffic lights. Drive readiness remains switched on.
The engine starts again automatically for driv‐
ing off.
Information After every engine start via the Start/Stop but‐
ton, the Auto Start/Stop function is activated or
deactivated, according to the last setting, refer
to page 99. If the Auto Start/Stop function is
active, it is available as soon as a speed of ap‐
prox. 3 mph, approx. 5 km/h is exceeded.
Engine stop
The engine is switched off automatically dur‐
ing a stop under the following conditions:
▷The selector lever is in selector lever posi‐
tion D.▷The brake pedal remains pressed while the
vehicle is stationary or the vehicle is held
by Automatic Hold.▷The driver's safety belt is buckled or the
driver's door is closed.
The air flow from the air conditioner is reduced
when the engine is switched off.
Displays in the instrument cluster
The display in the tachometer
indicates that the Auto Start/
Stop function is ready for an Au‐
tomatic engine start.
The display indicates that the
conditions for an automatic en‐
gine stop have not been met.
Functional limitations The engine is not switched off automatically in
the following situations:▷In case of a steep downhill grade.▷Brake not engaged strongly enough.▷The external temperature is high and auto‐
matic climate control is running.▷The car's interior has not yet been heated
or cooled to the required level.▷If window condensation is imminent.▷Engine or other parts not at operating tem‐
perature.▷Engine cooling is required.▷The wheels are at a sharp angle or the
steering wheel is being turned.▷Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.▷At higher elevations.▷The engine compartment lid is unlocked.▷HDC Hill Descent Control is activated.▷The parking assistant is activated.▷Stop-and-go traffic.▷Selector lever position in N or R.▷After driving in reverse.▷Use of fuel with high ethanol content.
Starting the engine
The engine starts automatically under the fol‐
lowing conditions:
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Climate controlVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Automatic climate control Overview
Switch in the center consolePress but‐
tonFunctionTemperature, refer to
page 204.Climate control operation, refer
to page 204.Maximum cooling, refer to
page 204.AUTO program, refer to
page 204.Press but‐
tonFunctionRecirculated-air mode, refer to
page 205.Air flow, manual, refer to
page 205.Air distribution, manual, refer
to page 205.SYNC program, refer to
page 206.Defrost and defog window, re‐
fer to page 206.Rear window defroster, refer to
page 206.Active seat ventilation, refer to
page 92.Seat heating, refer to page 91.Ambient air package, refer to
page 211.
Climate control functions in detail
Switching the system on/off
Switching on
Press any button except:
▷Rear window defroster.▷Left side of Air volume button.▷Seat heating.▷Seat ventilation.▷SYNC program.
Switch off
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Press and hold the left button on
the driver's side until the control
clicks off.▷On the front passenger side:
Press and hold the left button on
the front passenger side.
Temperature
Turn the ring to set the desired
temperature.
The automatic climate control achieves this
temperature as quickly as possible, if needed
by using the maximum cooling or heating ca‐
pacity, and then keeps it constant.
Do not rapidly switch between different tem‐
perature settings. Otherwise, the automatic cli‐
mate control will not have sufficient time to ad‐
just the set temperature.
Information
Symbol is displayed permanently on the
display of the automatic climate control.
Cooling function The car's interior can only be cooled with the
engine running.
Press button. The LED lights up.
The air will be cooled and dehumidi‐
fied and, depending on the temperature set‐
ting, warmed again.
Depending on the weather, the windshield and
side windows may fog up briefly when the en‐
gine is started.
The cooling function is switched on automati‐
cally with the AUTO program.
When using the automatic climate control,
condensation water, refer to page 236, devel‐
ops that exits underneath the vehicle.
Maximum cooling
Press button.
The system is set to the lowest tem‐
perature, optimum air flow and air circulation
mode.
Air flows out of the vents to the upper body re‐
gion. The vents need to be open for this.
The function is available with external temper‐
atures beyond approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃ and with the
engine running.
Adjust air flow on the driver's side with the pro‐
gram active.
AUTO program Press button.
Air flow, air distribution and tempera‐
ture are controlled automatically.
Depending on the selected temperature,
AUTO intensity program and outside influen‐
ces, the air is directed to the windshield, side
windows, upper body, and into the footwell.
The cooling function, refer to page 204, 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
condensation as much as possible.
To switch off the program: press the button
again or manually adjust the air distribution.
Intensity of the AUTO program
With the AUTO program activated, the auto‐
matic intensity control can be changed.
Press the left or right side of the but‐
ton: decrease or increase the inten‐
sity.
The selected intensity is shown on the display
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Automatic recirculated-air control
AUC
The concept
The automatic recirculated air control AUC au‐
tomatically recognizes odors or pollutants in
the outside air. The outside air supply is then
automatically shut off, the interior air is recircu‐
lated.
General information
If the system is activated, a sensor detects pol‐
lutants in the outside air and controls the shut-
off automatically.
If the system is deactivated, outside air contin‐ uously flows into the car's interior.
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 the recirculated-air mode
and press the button on the driver's side to uti‐ lize the condensation sensor. Make sure that
air can flow to the windshield.
Switching on/off
About iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Climate functions"4."Air quality"5."Automatic air recirculation"
Recirculated-air mode
The concept
You may 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.
Operating via button
Press button repeatedly to select an
operating mode:▷LED off: outside air flows in continuously.▷LED on: the supply of outside air is perma‐
nently 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 the recirculated-air mode
and press the button on the driver's side to uti‐
lize the condensation sensor. Make sure that
air can flow to the windshield.
Air flow, manual
To manually adjust air flow turn off AUTO pro‐
gram first.
Press the left or right side of the but‐
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 Press button repeatedly to select a
program:
▷Windows, upper body region, and footwell.▷Upper body region and footwell.▷Footwell.▷Windows and footwell.▷Windows.▷Windows and upper body.▷Upper body region.
The selected air distribution is shown on the
display of the automatic climate control.
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If there is window condensation, press
the button on the driver's side to uti‐
lize the condensation sensor.
SYNC program Press button.
The current settings on the driver's
side for temperature, air flow, air distribution,
and AUTO program are transferred to the front
passenger side and to the left and right rear.
To switch off, press the button again.
The program is switched off if the settings on
the front passenger side or in the rear are
changed.
Defrosts windows and removes
condensation
Press button.
Ice and condensation are quickly re‐
moved from the windshield and the front side
windows.
For this purpose, point the side vents onto the
side windows as needed.
Adjust air flow with the program active. If there is window condensation, you
can also switch on the air conditioning
or press the button to utilize the condensation
sensor.
Rear window defroster Press button.
The rear window defroster switches
off automatically 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
scheduled maintenance, refer to page 279, of
your vehicle.
Ventilation
Setting The air flow directions can be individually ad‐
justed:▷Direct ventilation:
The air flow is directly pointed onto the
person. The air flow heats or cools noticea‐
bly, depending on the adjusted tempera‐
ture.▷Indirect ventilation:
If the vents are fully or partly closed, the air
is directly routed into the car's interior.
Indirect ventilation can also be adjusted on
the Control Display.
Front ventilation
▷Lever for changing the air flow direction,
arrow 1.▷Thumbwheel for continuous opening and
closing of the vents, arrow 2▷Touch sensor or thumbwheel to vary the
temperature, arrow 3.
With touch sensor, push the marking in the
desired direction:
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The set interior temperature for the driver
and passenger are not changed.
Adjusting the ventilation
▷Ventilation for cooling:
Direct vent in your direction when vehicle's
interior is too hot.▷Draft-free ventilation:
Adjust the vent to let the air flow past the
occupants.
Indirect ventilation
Air is indirectly routed into the car's interior.
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Climate functions"4."Indirect ventilation"
Ventilation in rear, center
▷Lever for changing the air flow direction,
arrow 1.▷Thumbwheels to vary the temperature, ar‐
row 2.
Toward blue: colder.
Toward red: warmer.Lateral ventilation▷Lever for changing the air flow direction,
arrow 1.▷Thumbwheel for continuous opening and
closing of the vents, arrow 2.
Rear automatic climate
control
Overview
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Switch on/off: via iDrive1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Climate functions"4."Rear climate"
The rear automatic climate control is not ready
for operation if the automatic climate control is
switched off or if the function for defrosting or
defogging the windows is active: defrost win‐
dows and remove condensation.
Switch on/off: via button
Switching on Press any button except:
▷Left side of Air volume button.▷Seat heating.▷Seat ventilation.
Switch off
Press and hold the left button.
AUTO program Press button.
Air flow, air distribution, and tempera‐
ture are controlled automatically:
Depending on the selected temperature, the
AUTO intensity, and outside influences, the air
is directed to the upper body and into the foot‐
well.
The cooling function is switched on automati‐
cally with the AUTO program.
Intensity of the AUTO programWith the AUTO program activated, the auto‐
matic intensity control can be changed:
Press the left or right side of the but‐
ton: decrease or increase the inten‐
sity.
The selected intensity is shown on the display
of the automatic climate control.
Temperature Turn the ring to set the desired
temperature.
The automatic climate control achieves this
temperature as quickly as possible, if needed
by using the maximum cooling or heating ca‐
pacity, and then keeps it constant.
Do not rapidly switch between different tem‐
perature settings. The automatic climate con‐
trol will not have sufficient time to adjust the
set temperature.
The temperature can also be operated using
BMW Touch Command.
Information
Symbol is displayed permanently on the
display of the automatic climate control.
Manual air distribution
The air distribution can be adjusted to individ‐
ual needs.
Press button repeatedly to select a
program:
▷Upper body region.▷Upper body region and footwell.▷Footwell.
The air distribution can also be operated using
BMW Touch Command.
Air flow, manual To manually adjust air flow turn off AUTO pro‐
gram first.
Press the left or right side of the but‐
ton: decrease or increase air flow.
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The selected air flow is shown on the display of
the automatic climate control.
The air flow can also be operated using BMW
Touch Command.
Maximum cooling Press button.
The system is set to the lowest tem‐
perature, maximum air flow and air circulation
mode.
Air flows out of the vents to 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.
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‐
ton: decrease or increase air flow.
LEDs indicate the intensity of the air supply.
The air flow may be reduced automatically to
save battery power.
Ventilation
Thumbwheel for changing the air flow direc‐
tion.
Parked-car ventilation/
heating
The concept
The parked-car ventilation ventilates the vehi‐
cle interior and lowers its temperature, if
needed.
The parked-car heating warms the vehicle in‐
terior, making snow and ice easier to remove.
The system uses the fuel of the vehicle for
heat generation.
Parked-car ventilation and parked-car heating
can be switched on and off directly or via a pre-
set departure time.
The reel-on time is automatically determined
based on the external temperature. The sys‐
tem promptly switches on before the selected
departure time.
Information DANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventila‐
tion is insufficient, harmful exhaust gases can
enter into the vehicle. The exhaust gases con‐
tain carbon monoxide, an odorless and color‐
less but highly toxic gas. In enclosed areas, ex‐
haust gases can also accumulate outside of
the vehicle. There is danger to life. Keep the
exhaust pipe free and ensure sufficient ventila‐
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