2020 BMW X7 Owners Manual

OperationPress
the
button.
The
LED
is
illuminated
when
recircuj
lated-air
mode
is
switched
on.
The
supply
of
outj side
air
is
shut
off.
When
recirculated-air
mode
is
switched
off,
fresh air
is
directed
into
the
vehicle's
interior.
Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
control4.Air
quality5.Select
the
desired
setting:'xFresh
air'xAir
recirculation'xAuto-recirculate
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
windowfogging
increases.
If
there
is
window
condensation,
switch
off
recirj
culated-air
mode
or
defog
the
windows.
Adjusting
the
air
flow
manually Concept
The
air
flow
for
climate
control
can
be
adjusted
manually.
General
information
To
adjust
the
air
flow
manually
switch
off
AUTO program
first.
Operation Press
the
lower
or
upper
side
of
the
button:
decrease
or
increase
air
flow.
The
selected
air
flow
is
shown
on
the
climate
control
display.
The
air
flow
may
be
reduced
automatically
to save
battery
power.
Adjusting
the
air
distribution
manually
Concept
The
air
distribution
for
climate
control
can
be
adj
justed
manually.
Operation Press
the
button
repeatedly
to
select
a
program:'xWindows,
upper
body
region,
and
floor
area.'xUpper
body
region
and
floor
area.'xFloor
area.'xWindows
and
floor
area.'xWindows.'xWindows
and
upper
body.'xUpper
body
region.
The
selected
air
distribution
is
shown
on
the
clij mate
control
display.
SYNC
program Concept
The
following
settings
of
the
driver's
side
can
be
transferred
to
the
front-passenger
side
and
the
rear:
'xTemperature.'xAir
flow.'xAir
distribution.'xAUTO
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Switching
on/off
Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
control4.Synchronize
The
program
is
switched
off
automatically
if
the settings
on
the
front
passenger
side
or
in
the
rear
are
changed.
Defrosting
windshield
and
remove
condensation
Concept
Ice
and
condensation
are
quickly
removed
from the
windshield
and
the
front
side
windows.
Switching
on/off Press
the
button.
The
LED
is
illuminated
with
the
system
switched
on.
The
air
flow
can
be
adjusted
manually
with
the system
switched
on.
If
there
is
window
condensation,
press
the
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.
Ventilation
Concept
The
air
flow
directions
can
be
individually
adj
justed.
Adjusting
the
ventilation
General
information The
air
flow
directions
can
be
adjusted
for
direct
or
indirect
ventilation.
Open
the
vents
and
position
them
to
ensure
efj
fective
climate
control.
Direct
ventilation The
air
flow
is
directed
towards
the
passengers.
The
air
flow
heats
or
cools
noticeably,
depending
on
the
adjusted
temperature.
Indirect
ventilation The
air
flow
is
not
directed
towards
the
passenj
gers.
The
car's
interior
is
warmed
or
cooled
indij
rectly,
depending
on
the
set
temperature.
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Front
ventilation'xLever
for
changing
the
air
flow
direction,
arj
row
1.'xThumbwheel
for
variable
opening
and
closing of
the
vents,
arrow
2.
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.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
2.
Ventilation,
third
row
of
seats
'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,
second
seat
row
Overview
Buttons
in
the
vehicle
Climate
control
functions
ButtonFunctionTemperature.Maximum
cooling.AUTO
program.Air
flow,
manual.Air
distribution,
manual.Seat
heating,
refer
to
page
135.
Switching
on/off
Via
iDrive
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
control4.Heating/ventilation5.Second
row
of
seats6.Activate
heating/cooling
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:
'xLower
air
flow
button
side.'xSeat
heating.
Using
the
button:
switching
off
Press
and
hold
the
bottom
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.
Adjusting Press
the
upper
or
lower
button
side
to
set
the
desired
temperature.
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
control4.Heating/ventilation5.Second
row
of
seats6.Driver
or
Front
passenger7.Set
the
desired
temperature.
The
selected
temperature
is
shown
on
the
clij mate
control
display.
Do
not
rapidly
switch
between
different
temperaj ture
settings.
Otherwise,
the
automatic
climate
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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


Adjusting
the
air
distribution
manually
Concept
The
air
distribution
for
climate
control
can
be
adj justed
manually.
Operation Press
the
lower
or
upper
side
of
the
button
to
select
a
program:'xUpper
body
region.'xUpper
body
region
and
floor
area.'xFloor
area.
Rear
automatic
climate
control,
third
row
of
seats
Overview
Buttons
in
the
vehicle
The
air
conditioning
control
panel
is
located
in
the
roofliner.
Climate
control
functions
ButtonFunctionTemperature.Maximum
cooling.ButtonFunctionClimate
control
operation.AUTO
program.Air
distribution,
manual.Air
flow,
manual.Seat
heating,
refer
to
page
135.Switching
off.
Switching
on/off
Via
iDrive
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
control4.Heating/ventilation5.Third
row
of
seats6.Activate
heating/cooling
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
the
following:
Switching
off.
Using
the
button:
switching
off Press
the
button.
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TemperatureConcept
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.
Adjusting Press
the
upper
or
lower
button
side
to
set
the
desired
temperature.
Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
control4.Heating/ventilation5.Third
row
of
seats6.Set
the
desired
temperature.
The
selected
temperature
is
shown
on
the
clij mate
control
display.
Do
not
rapidly
switch
between
different
temperaj ture
settings.
Otherwise,
the
automatic
climate
control
will
not
have
sufficient
time
to
adjust
the
set
temperature.
Air
conditioning Concept
The
air
in
the
car's
interior
will
be
cooled
and
dej humidified
and,
depending
on
the
temperature
setting,
warmed
again.
The
car's
interior
can
only
be
cooled
with
the
drive-ready
state
switched
on.
Switching
on/off Press
the
button.
Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
control4.Heating/ventilation5.A/C
Air
conditioning
is
switched
on
with
the
engine
running.
Depending
on
the
weather,
the
windshield
and
side
windows
may
fog
up
briefly
when
drive- ready
state
is
switched
on.
The
cooling
function
is
switched
on
automatij
cally
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.
32


Switching
on/offPress
the
button.
The
LED
is
illuminated
with
the
AUTO
program
switched
on.
Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
control4.Heating/ventilation5.Third
row
of
seats6.Automatic
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
lower
or
upper
side
of
the
button:
decrease
or
increase
intensity.
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
control4.Heating/ventilation5.Third
row
of
seats6.Level7.Set
the
desired
intensity.
The
air
flow
and
air
distribution
are
controlled
auj tomatically
depending
on
the
selected
intensity.
The
selected
intensity
is
shown
on
the
climate control
display.
Adjusting
the
air
flow
manually
Concept
The
air
flow
for
climate
control
can
be
adjusted manually.
General
information To
adjust
the
air
flow
manually
switch
off
AUTOprogram
first.
Operation Press
the
lower
or
upper
side
of
the
button:
decrease
or
increase
air
flow.
The
selected
air
flow
is
shown
on
the
climate
control
display.
Adjusting
the
air
distribution
manually
Concept
The
air
distribution
for
climate
control
can
be
adj
justed
manually.
Operation Press
the
lower
or
upper
side
of
the
button
to
select
a
program:'xUpper
body
region.'xUpper
body
region
and
floor
area.'xFloor
area.
Parked-car
ventilation
Concept
The
car's
interior
can
be
cooled
or
heated
before driving
off
with
the
parked-car
ventilation.
Dej
pending
on
set
temperature
and
ambient
temj
perature,
the
car's
interior
is
ventilated
or
possij bly
heated
using
the
residual
engine
heat.
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