2017 BMW 7 SERIES Owners Manual

'yThumbwheel for variable opening and
closing of the vents, arrow 2.
Lateral
ventilation
'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
1Temperature2AUTO program3Air distribution, manual4Air flow, AUTO intensity5Display6Maximum cooling7Seat heating#\#_ 958Active seat ventilation#\#_ 96Climate
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:
'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.
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Display
Symbol is displayed permanently on the
display of the automatic climate control.
Operation is also possible using BMW Touch
Command.
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 #

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#j
ton: decrease or increase air flow.
LEDs indicate the intensity of the air supply. The air flow may be reduced automatically tosave battery power.
Ventilation
Thumbwheel for changing the air flow direc#j
tion.
Parked-vehicle
ventilation
Concept
General
information The system can be switched on and off di#j
rectly or via a pre-set departure time.
The activation time is determined based on the
external temperature. The system promptly
switches on before the selected departure
time.
Functional
requirements'yThe vehicle is in idle state or standby state
and not in drive-ready state.'yBattery is sufficiently charged.
If parked-vehicle ventilation/heating is switched on, the vehicle battery will be dis#j
charged. Thus, limit the maximum activa#j
tion time to save the vehicle battery. The
system will be available again after engine
starting and/or a short trip.'yParked-vehicle heating: the fuel tank ca#j pacity is sufficient.
The parked-vehicle heating function can
be limited if the fuel tank is low and the ve#j hicle is parked in an inclined position.'yMake sure that the vehicle's date and time
are set correctly.'yOpen the vents to allow air to flow out.
Switching
on/off
directly
There are different ways to switch the system
on or off.
The system switches off automatically after a certain period of time. The system continues to run for some time after being switched off.
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.
Press any button except:
'yRear window defroster.'yLeft side of air flow button.'ySeat heating.'ySeat ventilation.'ySYNC program.Seite 219Climate
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Via
iDrive1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3.If necessary, "Climate functions"4."Comfort ventilation" or "Comfort heating/ventilation"5."Activate now"
Via
BMW
display
key
Switching
on
directly
1.Switch on the display of the BMW display
key.2."Climate setting"3.Tap on the or symbol.4."Activate now"5."Start"
Switching
off
directly
1.Switch on the display of the BMW display
key.2."Climate setting"3.Tap on the or symbol.4."Stop"
Display
symbol on the automatic climate control in#j
dicates the system is switched on.
REST is displayed on the automatic climate
control. The residual engine heat is used.
Departure
time Different departure times can be adjusted to
ensure a comfortable interior temperature in
the vehicle at the time of departure.
'yOne-time departure time: the time can be
set.
The system is switched on once.'yDeparture 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 de#j parture 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."Comfort ventilation" or "Comfort heating/ ventilation"5.Select the desired departure time.6.Set the departure time.7.Select day of the week, if needed.
Via
BMW
display
key
1.Switch on the display of the BMW display
key.2."Climate setting"3.Tap on the or symbol.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
Functional
requirement
If a departure time is to influence the switching
on of parked-vehicle ventilation, the respective departure time must be activated first.
Via
iDrive
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3.If necessary, "Climate functions"4."Comfort ventilation" or "Comfort heating/ventilation"5."For departure time"6.Activate the desired departure time.
, The symbol on the automatic climate
control signals an activated departure time
Via
BMW
display
key
1.Switch on the display of the BMW display
key.2."Climate setting"3.Tap on the or symbol.4. Tap on symbol.5.Activate the desired departure time.
The symbol on the automatic climate
control signals an activated departure time.
Ambient
air
package
Concept
The Ambient Air Package can be used to clean and scent the interior air with high-quality fra#j grances.
Two different fragrances can be selected in the
vehicle. A variety of other fragrances is possi#j
ble by replacing the fragrance cartridges.
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
The following criteria can influence the per#j
ception of scents in the vehicle interior:
'yAutomatic climate control settings.'yTemperature and air humidity.'yTime of day and season.'yPhysical condition of the vehicle occu#j pants, e.g., 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#jtem. There is a risk of injury or risk of propertydamage. Do not refill genuine fragrance car#j
tridges. When a cartridge is empty, replace it
with a new fragrance cartridge.'

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 #

Via 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 theglove compartment.
1.Open the glove compartment, refer topage 235.2.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
from the fragrance cartridge.4.Insert the removed cover on the back side of the fragrance cartridge.5.Position fragrance cartridge such that the
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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 235.2.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.
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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