2018 BMW M5 Owners Manual

ButtonFunctionTo
defrost
and
demist
the
winj
dow,
see
page
260.Rear
window
heating,
see
page
260.Active
seat
ventilation,
see
page
113.Seat
heating,
see
page
112.To
call
up
the
air
conditioning
menu,
see
page
257.
For
the
following
settings,
for
exj
ample:
upper
body
temperature
adjustment,
independent
ventij
lation.
Calling
up
the
air
conditioning
menu
Press
the
button.
The
air
conditioning
menu
is
displayed.
All
the
air
conditioning
functions
that
can
adjusj
ted
via
iDrive
can
be
called
up
via
the
air
condij
tioning
menu,
for
example
upper
body
temperaj
ture
adjustment,
independent
ventilation.
Switching
on/off Switching
onPress
any
button,
with
the
following
exceptions:
'xRear
window
heating.'xLeft
side
of
air
flow
button.'xSYNC
Program.'xSeat
heating.'xSeat
ventilation.
Switching
off
If
automatic
air
conditioning
with
extended
funcj
tionality
is
fitted:
'xComplete
system:
Press
and
hold
left
side
of
driver'sside
button,
until
the
system
switches
off.'xOn
the
front
passenger
side:
Press
and
hold
left
side
of
button
on
the
front
passenger
side.
Temperature
Principle
The
automatic
air
conditioning
adjusts
to
the
set
temperature
as
quickly
as
possible,
using
maxij mum
cooling
or
heating
power
if
necessary.
Thetemperature
is
then
maintained.
To
adjust Turn
the
wheel
to
select
the
dej
sired
temperature.
Avoid
switching
between
different
temperature
settings
in
rapid
sucj
cession.
The
automatic
air
condij
tioning
may
not
have
sufficient
time
to
establish the
temperature
selected.
Cooling
function
Principle Interior
air
is
cooled
and
dried,
then
reheated
to
suit
the
temperature
setting.
The
interior
can
only
be
cooled
when
the
drive-
ready
state
is
switched
on.
Switching
on/off Press
the
button.The
LED
is
illuminated
when
the
coolj
ing
function
is
switched
on.
The
cooling
function
is
switched
on
when
the
engine
is
running.
Depending
on
weather
conditions,
the
windj
screen
and
side
windows
may
mist
over
for
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short
time
when
the
drive-ready
state
has
beenswitched
on.
The
cooling
function
is
switched
on
automatij
cally
in
the
AUTO
program.
When
the
automatic
air
conditioning
is
in
operaj
tion,
condensation
develops
which
exits
underj
neath
the
vehicle.
Maximum
cooling
effect
Principle
When
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on,
the
sysj
tem
is
set
to
lowest
temperature,
optimum
air
flow
and
recirculated-air
mode.
GeneralThe
function
is
available
at
an
outside
temperajture
above
approximately
0


Switching
on/off
Via
iDrive:1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
settings3.Climate
comfort4.If
necessary,
Air
quality5.Automatic
air
recirculation
If
there
is
condensation,
shut
down
recirculated- air
mode
or
remove
the
condensation,
seepage
260.
Recirculated-air
mode
Principle
If
the
air
outside
the
vehicle
has
an
unpleasant odour
or
contains
pollutants,
the
supply
to
the
inj
terior
of
the
vehicle
can
be
shut
off.
The
air
inside the
vehicle
is
then
recirculated.
Operation Press
the
button
repeatedly
to
call
upan
operating
mode:
'xLED
off:
ambient
air
is
constantly
entering
the
car.'xLED
on:
the
outside
air
supply
is
permanently shut
off.
The
recirculated-air
mode
automatically
switches
off
after
a
given
time
depending
on
the
ambient
conditions,
to
avoid
condensation.
Continuous
recirculated-air
mode
deteriorates
the
air
quality
in
the
interior
and
condensation
on
the
windows
increases.
If
there
is
condensation,
shut
down
recirculated- air
mode
or
remove
the
condensation,
seepage
260.
To
adjust
the
air
flow
manually
Principle The
air
flow
for
air
conditioning
can
be
set
manjually.
General
To
be
able
to
adjust
the
air
flow
manually,
firstswitch
off
the
AUTO
program.
Operation Press
left
or
right
side
of
button:
reduceor
increase
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
necj
essary.
To
adjust
the
air
distribution
manually
Principle
The
air
distribution
for
air
conditioning
can
be
set
manually.
Operation Press
the
button
repeatedly
to
select
a
programme:'xWindows,
upper
body
area
and
footwell.'xUpper
body
area
and
footwell.'xFootwell.'xWindows
and
footwell.'xWindows:
only
on
the
driver's
side.'xWindows
and
upper
body.'xUpper
body
area.
The
selected
air
distribution
is
shown
on
the
disj
play
for
automatic
air
conditioning.
If
there
is
condensation,
remove
it,
see
page
260.
SYNC
program
Principle Depending
on
the
equipment
version,
thefollowing
settings
on
the
driver's
side
can
be
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transferred
to
the
front
passenger's
side
and
tothe
rear:'xTemperature.'xAir
flow.'xAir
distribution.'xAUTO
program.
Switching
on/off
Press
the
button.
The
LED
is
illuminated
when
the
SYNC
program
is
switched
on.
The
programme
is
switched
off
automatically
if
settings
are
changed
on
the
front
passenger's
side
or
in
the
rear
passenger
compartment.
Defrosting
windows
and
removing
condensation
Principle
Ice
and
condensation
are
quickly
removed
from
the
windscreen
and
the
front
side
windows.
Switching
on/off Press
the
button.
The
LED
is
illuminated
when
the
sysj
tem
is
switched
on.
Point
the
side
nozzles
at
the
side
windows
if
necj essary.
The
air
flow
can
be
adjusted
manuallywhen
the
system
is
switched
on.
If
there
is
condensation
on
the
window,
press
the
button
on
the
driver's
side
or
switch
on
the
cooling
function
to
use
the
advanj
tages
of
the
condensation
sensor.
Ensure
that
air can
flow
towards
the
windscreen.
Rear
window
heating Press
the
button.
The
LED
is
illuminaj
ted.
The
function
is
available
when
the
engine
is
runj
ning.
The
rear
window
heating
is
switched
off
autoj
matically
after
a
certain
period
of
time.
Microfilter/activated
carbon
filter
The
microfilter
traps
dust
and
pollen
in
the
inj
coming
air.
The
activated
charcoal
filter
removes
gaseous
pollutants
from
the
outside
air
entering
the
vehij
cle.
Have
this
combined
filter
replaced
during
vehicle maintenance,
see
page
338.
Ventilation
Principle
The
direction
of
the
air
flows
can
be
set
individuj
ally.
Setting
the
ventilation
General The
direction
of
the
air
flows
can
be
set
for
direct
or
indirect
ventilation.
Direct
ventilation
Align
the
air
flow
directly
onto
the
vehicle
occuj
pants.
The
air
flow
provides
noticeable
heating
or
cooling
depending
on
the
set
temperature.
Indirect
ventilation Do
not
align
the
air
flow
directly
onto
the
vehicle
occupants.
The
vehicle
interior
is
cooled
or
heated
indirectly
depending
on
the
set
temperaj ture.
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Ventilation
at
front
Overview'xLever
for
changing
the
air
flow
direction,
arj
rows
1.'xKnurled
wheel
for
steplessly
opening
and closing
the
side
nozzles,
arrows
2.
Setting
the
temperature
The
temperature
of
the
ventilation
in
the
upper
body
area
can
be
varied.
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
settings3.If
necessary,
Climate
comfort4.Temperature
adjustment,
upper
body5.Set
the
desired
temperature.'xTowards
blue:
cooler.'xTowards
red:
warmer.
The
set
interior
temperature
for
driver
and
front seat
passenger
is
not
changed
by
this.
Ventilation
in
the
rear,
centre'xLever
for
changing
the
air
flow
direction,
arj
rows
1.'xKnurled
wheel
for
steplessly
opening
and closing
the
side
nozzles,
arrows
2.'xKnurled
wheel
for
varying
the
temperature,arrow
3.
Towards
blue:
cooler.
Towards
red:
warmer.
Ventilation
in
the
rear,
side
'xLever
for
changing
the
air
flow
direction,
arj
row
1.'xKnurled
wheel
for
steplessly
opening
and closing
the
side
nozzles,
arrow
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Rear
automatic
airconditioning
Overview
Buttons
in
the
vehicle
Climate
functions
ButtonFunctionTemperature,
see
page
262Maximum
cooling,
see
page
262.AUTO
program,
see
page
263.Air
flow,
manual,
see
page
263.Air
distribution,
manual,
see
page
263.Seat
heating,
see
page
112.
Switching
on/off
Via
iDrive
1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
settings3.Climate
comfort4.Rear
climate
The
rear
automatic
air
conditioning
is
not
operaj
tional
if
the
automatic
air
conditioning
is
switched off
or
the
following
function
is
active:
defrost
thewindows
and
remove
condensation.
Using
the
button:
switch
on
Press
any
button,
with
the
following
exceptions:
'xLeft
side
of
air
flow
button.'xSeat
heating.
Using
the
button:
switch
off
Press
and
hold
left
side
button.
Temperature Principle
The
automatic
air
conditioning
adjusts
to
the
set temperature
as
quickly
as
possible,
using
maxijmum
cooling
or
heating
power
if
necessary.
The
temperature
is
then
maintained.
To
adjust Turn
the
wheel
to
select
the
dej
sired
temperature.
Avoid
switching
between
different
temperature
settings
in
rapid
sucj
cession.
The
automatic
air
condij
tioning
may
not
have
sufficient
time
to
establish
the
temperature
selected.
Maximum
cooling
effect
Principle When
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on,
the
sysj
tem
is
set
to
lowest
temperature,
optimum
air
flow
and
recirculated-air
mode.
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GeneralThe
function
is
available
at
an
outside
temperajture
above
approximately
0


Operating
requirements'xVehicle
is
in
idle
state
or
standby
state
andnot
in
drive-ready
state.'xBattery
is
sufficiently
charged.
When
activated,
the
independent
ventilation uses
power
from
the
vehicle
battery.
As
a
rejsult,
the
maximum
activation
time
is
restrictedto
protect
the
battery.
After
the
engine
is
started
or
after
driving
a
short
distance,
the
system
will
be
available
again.'xEnsure
that
the
date
and
time
are
set
corj
rectly
in
the
vehicle.'xOpen
the
ventilation
vents
to
allow
the
air
to
enter
the
passenger
compartment.
Switching
on/off
directly
GeneralThe
system
can
be
switched
on
or
off
in
variousways.
The
system
switches
off
automatically
after
a certain
period
of
time.
It
continues
to
run
for
ashort
time
after
it
has
been
switched
off.
Using
the
button
If
the
vehicle
is
in
standby
state,
the
independent
ventilation
can
be
switched
on
or
off
via
the
butj
tons
of
the
automatic
air
conditioning.
Press
any
button,
except:
'xRear
window
heating.'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
Vehicle2.Vehicle
settings3.If
necessary,
Climate
comfort4.Auxiliary
ventilation5.Activate
now
Using
BMW
display
key
Switching
on
1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
Display key.2.Precondit.
setting3.

Tap
the
symbol.4.Activate
now5.Start
Switching
off
1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
Displaykey.2.Precondit.
setting3.

Tap
the
symbol.4.Stop
Display


symbol
on
the
automatic
air
conditioning
sigj
nals
that
the
system
is
switched
on.
REST
is
shown
on
the
air
conditioning
system. The
residual
heat
of
the
engine
is
being
used.
Departure
timePrinciple
To
ensure
a
pleasant
interior
temperature
in
the
vehicle
at
the
start
of
the
drive,
it
is
possible
to set
different
departure
times.
'xOne-off
departure
time:
the
time
can
be
set.
System
is
switched
on
once.'xDeparture
time
with
day
of
the
week:
time
and
day
of
the
week
can
be
set.
The
system
is
switched
on
in
good
time
bej
fore
the
set
departure
time
on
the
required days
of
the
week.
The
departure
time
is
preselected
in
two
steps:
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