2018 BMW 5 SERIES Owners Manual

Climate
control
functionsButtonFunctionTemperature, refer to page 249Maximum cooling, refer to
page 249.AUTO program, refer to
page 249.Air flow, manual, refer to
page 250.Air distribution, manual, refer to
page 250.Seat heating, refer to page 115.
Switching
on/off
Via
iDrive
1."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 the
windows and removing condensation is active.
Using
the
button:
switching
on Press any button except for the following:
'xLeft side of air flow button.'xSeat heating.
Using
the
button:
switching
off
Press and hold the left side of the butj
ton.
Temperature
Concept
The automatic climate control achieves the set temperature as quickly as possible, if needed, by
using the maximum cooling or heating capacity,
and then keeps it constant.
Settings Turn the ring to set the desired
temperature.
Do not rapidly switch between difj
ferent temperature settings. Othj
erwise, the automatic climate
control will not have sufficient time to adjust the set temperature.
Maximum
cooling Concept
The system is set to the lowest temperature, opj
timum air flow and recirculated-air mode with the
drive-ready state switched on.
General
information
The function is available with external temperaj
tures above approx. 32 

Switching
on/offPress button.
The LED is illuminated with the AUTO
program switched on.
Depending on the selected temperature, the
AUTO intensity, and outside influences, the air is
directed to the upper body and into the floor
area.
Intensity With the AUTO program activated, the automatic
intensity control can be changed:
Press the left or right side of the button:
decrease or increase intensity.
The selected intensity is shown on the display of
the automatic climate control.
Controlling
the
air
flow
manually
Concept
The air flow for climate control can be adjusted
manually.
General
information
To manually adjust air flow switch off AUTO proj gram first.
Operation 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.
Controlling
the
air
distribution
manually
Concept
The air distribution for climate control can be adj justed manually.Operation
Press button repeatedly to select a proj
gram:'xUpper body region.'xUpper body region and floor area.'xFloor area.
Parked-car
ventilation
Concept
The parked-car ventilation ventilates the car's inj terior. Depending on set temperature and ambijent temperature, the car's interior is cooled or
possibly heated using the residual engine heat.
General
information The system can be switched on and off directly
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
'xThe vehicle is in idle state or standby state
and not in drive-ready state.'xBattery is sufficiently charged.
If parked-car ventilation is switched on, the vehicle battery will be discharged. Thus, limit
the maximum activation time to save the vej
hicle battery. The system will be available
again after the engine is started or after a
short trip.'xMake sure that the vehicle's date and time
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Switching
on/off
directlyGeneral
information
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 parked-
car ventilation can be switched on or off via the automatic climate control buttons.
Press any button except:'xRear window defroster.'xLeft side of air flow button.'xSeat heating.'xSeat ventilation.'xSYNC program.'xMENU.
The system switches off after leaving and lockj ing the vehicle.
Via
iDrive
1."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
1.Switch on the display of the BMW displaykey.2."Precondit. setting"3.Tap the symbol or the symbol.4."Activate now"5."Start"Switching
off1.Switch on the display of the BMW displaykey.2."Precondit. setting"3.Tap the symbol or the symbol.4."Stop"
Display
symbol on the automatic climate control indij
cates the system is switched on.
REST is displayed on the automatic climate conj trol. The residual engine heat is used.
Departure
time Concept
Different departure times can be adjusted to enj
sure a comfortable interior temperature in the vej
hicle at the time of departure.
'xOne-time departure time: the time can be
set.
The system is switched on once.'xDeparture 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 deparjture time.
The departure time is preselected in two steps:
'xSet departure times.'xActivate 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/
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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 displaykey.2."Precondit. setting"3.Tap the symbol or the 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-car ventilation, the respective dej parture time must be activated first.
Via
iDrive
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3.If necessary, "Climate functions"4."Comfort ventilation" or "Comfort heating/
ventilation"5."For departure time"6.Activate the desired departure time.
Via
BMW
display
key
1.Switch on the display of the BMW display key.2."Precondit. setting"3.Tap the symbol or the symbol.4. Tap on symbol.5.Activate the desired departure time.
Display
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 fraj
grances.
Ionization is used to clean the air from susj pended particles. Together with the selected fraj
grance, ionization contributes to well-being and
relaxation while driving.
General
information Two different fragrances can be selected in the
vehicle. A variety of other fragrances is possible by replacing the fragrance cartridges.
The following criteria can influence the percepj
tion of scents in the car's interior:
'xAutomatic climate control settings.'xTemperature and air humidity.'xTime of day and season.'xPhysical condition of the vehicle occupants,
for instance 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 cartridges can
cause the emission of harmful substances, malj
functions, and damage to the system. There is
a risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Do not refill genuine fragrance cartridges. When acartridge is empty, replace it with a new fraj
grance cartridge.
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Ionization
Concept Ionization cleans the car's interior air of susjpended particles.
Switching
on/off
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Climate functions"4.If necessary, "Air quality"5."Ionization"
The climate control display indicates that ionizaj tion is switched on.
Fragrancing General
information Fragrancing is done at intervals in order to avoid
a habituation effect.
Two fragrance cartridges in the vehicle allow
switching between the fragrances.
The fragrance cartridges are located in the glove
compartment.
Functional
requirements
'xFragrance cartridges are sufficiently filled.'xInterior temperature between 41 

The cartridge holder slides down.3.Remove the cover of the fragrance cartridge.
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
chip faces away from the cartridge holder.6.Insert the fragrance cartridge without presj sure into the cartridge holder. The cartridge
snaps lightly into place.7.Push the cartridge holder up, until it engages.
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 the glove
compartment.
1.Open the glove compartment, refer to
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The cartridge holder slides down.3.Pull desired fragrance cartridge from the
holder.
Fragrance cartridge, arrow 1: first fragrance indicated on the Control Display.
Fragrance cartridge, arrow 2: second fraj
grance indicated on the Control Display.4.Pull desired fragrance cartridge from the
holder.
Recycling
Empty fragrance cartridges can be takento a dealerss service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop for
recycling.
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Interior
equipmentVehicle
features
andoptions
This chapter describes all standard, country-spejcific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarilyavailable in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selectedoptions or country versions. This also applies to
safety-related functions and systems. When usj
ing these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed.
Integrated
Universal Remote
Control
Concept
The integrated Universal Remote Control in the interior mirror can operate up to 3 functions of remote-controlled systems, such as garage doordrives, barriers, or lighting systems.
General
information The Integrated Universal Remote Control replaj
ces up to 3 different hand-held transmitters. To
operate the remote control, the buttons on the interior mirror must be programmed with the dej
sired functions. The hand-held transmitter for the particular system is required in order to programthe remote control.
Before selling the vehicle, delete the stored funcj tions for the sake of security.
Safety
information
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operating rej mote-controlled systems, such as the garage
door, using the integrated Universal Remote
Control. There is a risk of injury or risk of damj
age to property. Make sure that the area of
movement of the respective system is clear
during programming and operation. Also follow
the safety information of the hand-held transj
mitter.
Compatibility
If this symbol is printed on the packaging
or in the owner's manual of the system to
be controlled, the system is generally
compatible with the integrated Universal Remote
Control.
If you have any questions, please contact:
'xA dealerss service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.'xwww.homelink.com on the Internet.
HomeLink is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.
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