2016 BMW M4 air conditioning

iDriveVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment provided in the model
series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is
therefore also described, for example the se‐
lected special equipment or national version.
This also applies to safety-relevant functions
and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐
tional regulations when using the correspond‐
ing functions and systems.
Principle
iDrive integrates the functions of a large num‐
ber of switches. These functions can therefore
be controlled from one central point.
WARNING
Operating integrated information sys‐
tems and communication devices during the
journey can distract from traffic. You could lose control of the vehicle. Danger of accidents.
Only operate the systems or devices if permis‐
sible in the traffic situation. Stop if necessary
and operate the systems or devices with the
vehicle at a standstill.◀Overview of controls
Control functions1Control Display2Controller with buttons and touchpad, de‐
pending on equipment
Control Display
Information
▷To clean the Control Display, comply with
the information regarding care.▷To avoid risk of damage to the Control Dis‐
play, do not place objects in front of it.▷At very high temperatures on the Control
Display, for example because of intensive
sunshine, there may be a reduction in
brightness and the Control Display may
even switch itself off. Normal functions will
be restored when the temperature is re‐
duced, for example by shading or using the
air conditioning system.
Switching on
1.Switch on ignition.2.Press the Controller.
Switching off
1. Press the button.
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If several drivers each use their own remote
control, the vehicle will adapt to their personal
settings when it is unlocked. These settings
are also resaved if the vehicle is used in the in‐
tervening period by someone with a different
remote control.
Changes to settings are saved automatically in
the personal profile.
Three personal profiles and a guest profile can
be created.
Settings
Settings for the following systems and func‐
tions are saved in the active profile. The extent
of settings that can be saved depends on the
country and equipment.▷Unlocking and locking.▷Light.▷Air conditioning.▷Radio.▷Instrument cluster.▷Favourites buttons.▷Volumes, sound.▷Control Display.▷Navigation.▷TV.▷Park Distance Control PDC.▷Rear-view camera.▷Side view.▷Head-Up Display.▷M Drive: configurations.▷Driver's seat position, exterior mirror posi‐
tion, steering wheel position.▷Cruise Control.▷Intelligent Safety.▷Lane change warning.Profile management
Calling up profiles Independently of the remote control that is
used, another profile can be called up.
Via iDrive:1."Settings"2."Profiles"3.Select a profile.▷The settings saved in the called-up profile
are made automatically.▷The profile called up is assigned to the re‐
mote control currently used.▷If the profile has already been allocated to
another remote control, this profile applies
to both remote controls. It is no longer
possible to differentiate between the set‐
tings of both remote controls.
Renaming profiles
To avoid mixing up the profiles, each profile
can be given a personal name.
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3.Call up "Options".4."Rename current profile"
Resetting profiles Settings of the active profile are reset to fac‐
tory settings.
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3.Call up "Options".4."Reset current profile"
Exporting profiles Most of the settings of the active profile can be
exported.
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▷Driver's seat belt buckled or driver's door
closed.
The air flow rate of the air conditioning system
is reduced when the engine is not running.
Displays in the instrument cluster The display READY in the revo‐
lution counter indicates that the
Auto Start Stop function is
ready for automatic engine
starting.
The display indicates that the preconditions for an automatic
engine stop are not met.
Restrictions of the function The engine is not shut down automatically in
the following situations:
▷Outside temperature too low.▷High outside temperature and operation of
the automatic air conditioning.▷Interior not heated or cooled to the desired
temperature.▷Engine is not yet at operating temperature.▷Sharp steering angle or steering operation.▷After reversing.▷Condensation when the automatic air con‐
ditioning is switched on.▷Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.▷At high altitudes.▷Bonnet is unlocked.▷Parking assistant is activated.▷Stop-and-go traffic.▷Use of fuel with high ethanol content.
Engine start
For driving off, the engine automatically starts
under the following conditions:
▷M double clutch transmission:
By releasing the brake pedal.▷Manual gearbox:
Clutch pedal is depressed.
After starting the engine, accelerate as normal.
Safety function After an automatic shut down, the engine will
not restart automatically if one of the following
conditions is satisfied:
▷Driver's seat belt unbuckled and driver's
door open.▷Bonnet has been unlocked.
Several indicator lights illuminate for various
lengths of time.
The engine can only be started using the start/
stop button.
Restrictions of the function
Even if you do not want to drive off, the engine
restarts automatically in the following situa‐
tions:
▷Very high temperature inside the passen‐
ger compartment, if the cooling function is
on.▷The driver applies lock to the steering
wheel.▷M double clutch transmission: Shift from
selector lever position D to N, R or D/S.▷M double clutch transmission: Depress the
accelerator and the brake at the same time.▷Vehicle starts to roll.▷Condensation when the automatic air con‐
ditioning is switched on.▷Vehicle battery is very low.▷Very low temperature inside the passenger
compartment, if the heating is on.▷Low brake vacuum, for example because
the brake pedal has been depressed a
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Current fuel consumption
Display Shows the momentary fuel con‐
sumption. It is possible to check
the economy and environmental
compatibility of your driving
style.
Displaying the current fuel
consumption1."Settings"2."Instr. cluster display"3.If applicable, "M driving dynamics syst."
The current fuel consumption display is
active.
Display of the driving dynamic sys‐
tems, see page 86.
The bar gauge for the current fuel consump‐
tion is shown in the instrument cluster.
Energy recuperation
Display In the coasting mode, the kinetic
energy of the vehicle is conver‐
ted into electrical energy. The
vehicle battery is partially
charged and fuel consumption
can be lowered.
Display energy recuperation
1."Settings"2."Instr. cluster display"3.If applicable, "M driving dynamics syst."
The energy recuperation display is ac‐
tive.
Display of the driving dynamic sys‐
tems, see page 86.
EfficientDynamics display
Displaying EfficientDynamics When travelling, information on consumption
and technology is shown.1."Vehicle information"2."EfficientDynamics"
Showing fuel consumption history
The average fuel consumption can be shown
in the set time span.
"Consumption history"
Setting time fuel consumption history
time span
Select the symbol.
Resetting fuel consumption history
1.Calling up"Options".2."Reset consumption history"
Showing EfficientDynamics Info
The current type of action can be shown.
"EfficientDynamics info"
The following systems are shown:
▷Auto Start Stop function.▷Energy recuperation.▷Air conditioning power.
Driving dynamic systems
Display The system states of the driving
dynamics are shown in the in‐
strument cluster.
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ClimateVehicle equipmentThis chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment provided in the model
series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is
therefore also described, for example the se‐lected special equipment or national version.
This also applies to safety-relevant functions
and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐
tional regulations when using the correspond‐
ing functions and systems.
Automatic air conditioning
1Seat heating, left   502Temperature, left3AUTO program4Display5Maximum cooling effect6Temperature, right7Seat heating, right   508Cooling function9AUC/recirculated-air mode10Air distribution, right11Air flow, AUTO intensity12Air distribution, left13Heated rear window14Interior temperature sensor — never cover15Defrosting windows and removing conden‐
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Air conditioning functions in detailSwitching system on/off
Switching on
Press any key, except▷Heated rear window.▷Seat heating
Switching off
In the lowest setting, press the left of
the button.
Temperature Turn the wheel to select the de‐
sired temperature.
The automatic air conditioning sets this tem‐ perature as quickly as possible, using higher
cooling or heating power if necessary. The
temperature is then maintained.
Avoid switching between different temperature
settings in rapid succession. The automatic air
conditioning will not then have sufficient time
to establish the temperature selected.
Cooling function
The interior can only be cooled when the en‐
gine is running.
Press the button.
Air is cooled and dried, then reheated
to suit the temperature setting.
Depending on weather conditions, the wind‐
screen and side windows may mist over mo‐
mentarily when the engine is started.
The cooling function is switched on automati‐
cally in the AUTO program.
When using the automatic air conditioning,
condensation water, see page 165, develops
that exits underneath the vehicle.
Maximum cooling effect Press the button.
System is set to lowest temperature,
optimum air flow and recirculated-air mode.
The air flows from the outlets for the upper
body area. Therefore open the ventilation vents.
The function is available through an outside
temperature of approximately 0 ℃/32 ℉ and
with the engine running.
The air flow can be adapted when the program
is active.
AUTO program Press the button.
The air flow, air distribution and tem‐
perature are automatically regulated.
Depending on the selected temperature, inten‐
sity AUTO program and external influences,
the air is directed towards the windscreen, side
windows, upper body, and into the footwell.
The cooling function, see page 145, is
switched on automatically in the AUTO pro‐
gram.
A condensation sensor also controls the pro‐
gram so that condensation is avoided as much
as possible.
Intensity of AUTO program
When AUTO program is switched on, auto‐
matic control of the intensity can be changed.
Pressing the button on the left or right
reduces or increases intensity.
The selected intensity is shown on the display
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Automatic air recirculation control,
AUC/recirculated-air mode
If the air outside the vehicle has an unpleasant
odour or contains pollutants, the supply to the
interior of the vehicle can be shut off. The air
inside the vehicle is then recirculated.
Press button repeatedly to call up an
operating mode:▷LEDs off: ambient air is constantly entering
the car.▷Left-hand LED on, AUC mode: a sensor
detects pollutants in the outside air and
shuts it out automatically.▷Right-hand LED on, recirculated-air mode:
the ambient air supply is permanently shut
off.
The recirculated-air mode automatically
switches off at low outside temperatures after
a given time, to avoid condensation.
Continuous recirculated-air mode deteriorates
the air quality in the interior and condensation
on the windows increases.
If there is condensation on the window, switch
off recirculated-air mode and press the AUTO
button to use the condensation sensor. Ensure
that air can flow towards the windscreen.
Adjusting the air flow manually To be able to adjust the air flow manually, first
switch off the AUTO program.
Pressing the button on the left or right
reduces or increases the air flow.
The selected air flow is shown on the display
for automatic air conditioning.
In order to protect the battery the air flow rate
of the automatic air conditioning is reduced, if
necessary.
Adjusting the air distribution manually Press button repeatedly to select a
program:
▷Upper body area.▷Upper body area and footwell.▷Footwell.▷Windows and footwell: only on the driver's
side.▷Windows, upper body area and footwell:
only on the driver's side.
If there is condensation on the window, press
the AUTO button in order to use the conden‐
sation sensor.
Defrosting windows and removing
condensation
Press the button.
This removes ice and condensation
quickly from the windscreen and the front side
windows.
To do this, point the side nozzles at the side
windows if necessary.
The air flow can be adapted when the program
is active.
If there is condensation on the window, switch
on the cooling function as well or press the AUTO button to use the condensation sensor.
Heated rear window Press the button.
The heated rear window is switched
off automatically after a certain period of time.
Microfilter/activated charcoal filter
In outside and recirculated-air mode, the mi‐
crofilter/activated carbon filter filters dust, pol‐ len and harmful gases from the air.
This filter should be changed during mainte‐
nance on your vehicle, see page 191.
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VentilationVentilation at front▷Lever to change the direction in which air
flows, arrows 1.▷Knurled wheels to open and close the air
outlets continuously, arrow 2.▷Knurled wheel for varying temperature in
upper body area, arrow 3.
Towards blue: cooler
Towards red: warmer.
Set interior temperature for driver and front
seat passenger is not changed.
Setting the ventilation
▷Ventilation for cooling:
Adjust the side nozzles so that air is direc‐
ted towards you, for example if the vehi‐
cle's interior has become hot.▷Draught-free ventilation:
Adjust the side nozzles so that the air flows
past you.Ventilation in rear passenger
compartment▷Knurled wheel to open and close the air
outlets continuously, arrow 1.▷Knurled wheel for varying the temperature,
arrow 2.
Towards blue: cooler
Towards red: warmer.▷Lever to change the direction in which air
flows, arrow 3.
Independent ventilation
Principle The independent ventilation system ventilates
the passenger compartment and lowers its
temperature under some circumstances.
The system can be switched on and off at any
ambient temperature either directly or via two
preselected switch-on times. It remains
switched on for 30 minutes.
Open the ventilation vents so the air can flow
out.
Switching on/off directly
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Climate"3."Activate aux. ventilation"
symbol on automatic air conditioning
flashes when system is switched on.
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