2019 BMW 5 SERIES Owners Manual

Depending
on
the
weather,
the
windshield
and
side
windows
may
fog
up
briefly
when
drive- ready
state
is
switched
on.
The
air
conditioning
is
switched
on
automatically
with
the
AUTO
program.
When
using
the
automatic
climate
control,
conj densation
water
develops
and
collects
underjneath
the
vehicle.
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.
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With
constant
recirculated-air
mode,
the
air
qualjity
in
the
car's
interior
deteriorates
and
the
fogj
ging
of
the
windows
increases.
Switching
on/off Via
iDrive:1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
settings3.Climate
functions4.If
necessary,
Air
quality5.Automatic
air
recirculation
If
there
is
window
condensation,
switch
off
recirj
culated-air
mode
or
defog
the
windows,
refer
to page
251.
Recirculated-air
mode
Concept
You
may
react
to
unpleasant
odors
or
pollutants in
the
immediate
environment
by
temporarily
suspending
the
supply
of
outside
air.
The
system
then
recirculates
the
air
flow
within
the
vehicle.
Operation Press
button
repeatedly
to
select
an
opjerating
mode:
'xLED
off:
outside
air
flows
in
continuously.'xLED
on:
the
supply
of
outside
air
is
permaj
nently
shut
off.
To
prevent
window
fogging,
recirculated-air
mode
switches
off
automatically
after
a
certain amount
of
time,
depending
on
the
environmental
conditions.
With
constant
recirculated-air
mode,
the
air
qualj ity
in
the
car's
interior
deteriorates
and
the
fogj
ging
of
the
windows
increases.
If
there
is
window
condensation,
switch
off
recirj
culated-air
mode
or
defog
the
windows,
refer
to page
251.
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.
The
air
flow
of
the
automatic
climate
control
may
be
reduced
automatically
to
save
battery
power.
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:'xWindows,
upper
body
region,
and
floor
area.'xUpper
body
region
and
floor
area.'xFloor
area.'xWindows
and
floor
area.'xWindows:
driver's
side
only.'xWindows
and
upper
body.'xUpper
body
region.
The
selected
air
distribution
is
shown
on
the
disj
play
of
the
automatic
climate
control.
If
there
is
window
condensation,
defog
the
winj dows,
refer
to
page
251.
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SYNC
program
Concept
Depending
on
the
equipment,
the
following
setj tings
of
the
driver's
side
can
be
transferred
to
thefront-passenger
side
and
the
rear:'xTemperature.'xAir
flow.'xAir
distribution.'xAUTO
program.
Switching
on/off
Press
button.
The
LED
is
illuminated
with
the
SYNC
program
switched
on.
The
program
is
switched
off
automatically
if
the settings
on
the
front
passenger
side
or
in
therear
are
changed.
Defrosting
windows
and
removing
condensation
Concept
Ice
and
condensation
are
quickly
removed
from
the
windshield
and
the
front
side
windows.
Switching
on/off Press
button.
The
LED
is
illuminated
with
the
system
switched
on.
Point
the
side
vents
towards
the
side
windows,
as
needed.
The
air
flow
can
be
adjusted
manj
ually
with
the
system
switched
on.
If
there
is
window
condensation,
pressthe
button
on
the
driver's
side
or
switch
on
air
conditioning
to
utilize
the
condensation
sensor.
Make
sure
that
air
can
flow
to
the
windj
shield.
Rear
window
defroster
Press
the
button.
The
LED
lights
up.
The
function
is
available
with
the
engine
running.
The
rear
window
defroster
switches
off
automatj
ically
after
a
certain
period
of
time.
Microfilter/activated-charcoal
filter
The
microfilter
removes
dust
and
pollen
from
the
incoming
air.
The
activated-charcoal
filter
also
removes
gasj eous
pollutants
from
the
outside
air
that
enters
the
vehicle.
Have
this
combined
filter
changed
during
vehicle maintenance,
refer
to
page
348.
Ventilation
Concept The
air
flow
directions
can
be
individually
adjjusted.
Adjusting
the
ventilation
General
information
The
air
flow
directions
can
be
adjusted
for
direct
or
indirect
ventilation.
Direct
ventilation
The
air
flow
is
directed
towards
the
passengers. The
air
flow
heats
or
cools
noticeably,
dependingon
the
adjusted
temperature.
Indirect
ventilation The
air
flow
is
not
directed
towards
the
passenjgers.
The
car's
interior
is
warmed
or
cooled
indijrectly,
depending
on
the
set
temperature.
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Front
ventilationOverview'xLever
for
changing
the
air
flow
direction,
arj
row
1.'xThumbwheel
for
variable
opening
and
closing of
the
vents,
arrow
2.
Varying
the
temperature
of
the
ventilation
General
information
The
temperature
of
the
ventilation
in
the
upper body
area
can
be
varied.
The
temperature
is
individually
adjusted,
e.g.
colder
toward
blue,
warmer
toward
red.
The
air
flow
of
the
ventilation
in
the
upper
bodyrange
heats
or
cools
noticeably,
depending
onthe
adjusted
temperature.
This
does
not
change
the
set
interior
temperaj
ture
for
the
driver
and
front
passenger.
Settings
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
settings3.If
necessary,
Climate
functions4.Temperature
adjustment,
upper
body5.Set
the
desired
temperature.'xToward
blue:
colder.'xToward
red:
warmer.Ventilation
in
rear,
center'xLever
for
changing
the
air
flow
direction,
arj
row
1.'xThumbwheel
for
variable
opening
and
closing of
the
vents,
arrow
2.'xThumbwheel
for
varying
the
temperature,
arj
row
3.
Toward
blue:
colder.
Toward
red:
warmer.
Ventilation
in
the
rear,
on
the
side
'xLever
for
changing
the
air
flow
direction,
arj
row
1.'xThumbwheel
for
variable
opening
and
closing of
the
vents,
arrow
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Rear
automatic
climatecontrol
Overview
Buttons
in
the
vehicle
Climate
control
functions
ButtonFunctionTemperature,
refer
to
page
253Maximum
cooling,
refer
to
page
253.AUTO
program,
refer
to
page
254.Air
flow,
manual,
refer
to
page
254.Air
distribution,
manual,
refer
to
page
254.Seat
heating,
refer
to
page
118.
Switching
on/off
Via
iDrive
1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
settings3.Climate
functions4.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.
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General
informationThe
function
is
available
with
external
temperaj
tures
above
approx.
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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
a
cartridge
is
empty,
replace
it
with
a
new
fraj
grance
cartridge.
Ionization
Concept
Ionization
cleans
the
car's
interior
air
of
susj
pended
particles.
Switching
on/off
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
settings3.Climate
functions4.If
necessary,
Air
quality5.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.
To
ensure
a
pleasant
fragrance
inside
of
the
vej hicle
when
starting
the
trip,
fragrancing
can
occur
prior
to
the
trip.
The
system
is
automatically
switched
on
with
the
parked-car
ventilation
if
fraj grancing
was
switched
on
at
the
end
of
the
last
trip.
Functional
requirements'xFragrance
cartridges
are
sufficiently
filled.'xInterior
temperature
between
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3.Climate
functions4.Fragrance5.Level6.Select
the
desired
setting.
DisplayThe
illustrations
on
the
Control
Display
show
theactual
filling
level
of
the
fragrance
cartridges.
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
settings3.Climate
functions4.Fragrance
The
fill
level
of
the
current
fragrance
is
disj
played.5.Select
the
desired
setting.
When
an
empty
fragrance
cartridge
is
indicated, the
cartridge
still
contains
a
fluid
carrying
the
fraj
grance.
However,
it
is
not
sufficient
for
fragrancj ing.
When
a
fragrance
cartridge
requires
replacej
ment,
a
Check
Control
message
is
displayed
Inserting
fragrance
cartridges The
fragrance
cartridges
are
located
in
the
glove
compartment.
1.Open
the
glove
compartment,
refer
to
page
269.2.Press
on
the
bottom
of
the
cartridge
holder.
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
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