2020 BMW X7 Owners Manual

General
informationThe
system
can
be
switched
on
and
off
directlyor
via
a
preset
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
are
set
correctly.'xOpen
the
vents
to
allow
air
to
flow
out.
Opening
the
Climate
menu
Press
the
button
on
the
upper
side.
The
Climate
comfort
menu
is
displayed.
Individual
settings
can
be
entered
for
some
of the
climate
control
functions.
Switching
on/off
directly
General
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
General
information
When
the
vehicle
is
in
standby
state,
the
parked-
car
ventilation
can
be
switched
on
or
off
via
the automatic
climate
control
buttons.
Switching
on
Press
any
button
except:'xRear
window
defroster.'xLower
air
flow
button
side.'xSeat
heating.'xSeat
ventilation.'xMenu.
Switching
off
Press
and
hold
the
bottom
button.
The
system
switches
off
after
leaving
and
lockj ing
the
vehicle.
Via
iDrive
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
control4.Pre-heating/ventilation5.Start
now
Via
BMW
display
keySwitching
on
1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
displaykey.2.Precondit.
setting3.Tap
the



symbol
or
the



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Switching
off1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
displaykey.2.Precondit.
setting3.Tap
the



symbol
or
the



symbol.4.Stop
Display
SymbolDescription
Symbol
on
the
climate
conj
trol
display.
Flashing:
the
parked-car
ventilation
is
switched
on.
Departure
time
Concept
Different
departure
times
can
be
set
to
ensure
a comfortable
interior
temperature
in
the
vehicle
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.
A
minimum
of
10
minutes
should
pass
betweensetting/activating
the
departure
time
and
the
planned
departure
time
to
allow
a
sufficient
pej
riod
of
time
for
the
climate
control.
Setting
the
departure
time
Via
iDrive1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
control4.Pre-heating/ventilation5.Departure
schedule6.Select
the
desired
departure
time.7.Set
the
departure
time.8.Select
day
of
the
week,
if
needed.
Via
BMW
display
key
1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
displaykey.2.Precondit.
setting3.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.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
control4.Pre-heating/ventilation5.Departure
schedule6.Activate
the
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Via
BMW
display
key1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
displaykey.2.Precondit.
setting3.Tap
the



symbol
or
the



symbol.4.

Tap
on
the
symbol.5.Activate
the
desired
departure
time.
Display


,



Symbol
on
the
climate
control
display
signals
an
activated
departure
time.
Stationary
climate
control through
Remote
EngineStart
Concept
Stationary
climate
control
cools
or
heats
the
car's
interior
prior
to
departure
to
a
comfortable
temj perature.
The
system
automatically
cools,
vents,
and
heats
depending
on
the
interior,
external, and
set
temperature.
Snow
and
ice
may
be
rejmoved
more
easily.
The
system
starts
the
engine
automatically
and
allows
it
to
run
for
a
limited
period
of
time.
Safety
information
DANGER
If
the
exhaust
pipe
is
blocked
or
ventilation
is
inj
sufficient,
harmful
exhaust
gases
can
pollute the
area
in
and
around
the
vehicle
or
enter
intothe
vehicle.
The
exhaust
gases
contain
pollujtants
which
are
colorless
and
odorless.
In
enj
closed
areas
or
areas
with
insufficient
ventilaj tion,
exhaust
gases
can
also
accumulate
outside
of
the
vehicle.
There
is
danger
to
life.
Keep
the
exhaust
pipe
free
and
ensure
suffij
cient
ventilation.
Do
not
switch
on
stationary
clij
mate
control
in
enclosed
areas
or
areas
with
inj sufficient
ventilation,
e.g.
in
enclosed
garages.
Warning
When
stationary
climate
control
is
in
operation,
high
temperatures
can
occur
underneath
the
body,
for
instance
caused
by
the
exhaust
gas
system.
If
combustible
materials,
such
as
leaves
or
grass,
come
in
contact
with
hot
parts of
the
exhaust
gas
system,
these
materials
can
ignite.
There
is
a
risk
of
fire.
Make
sure
that
no combustible
materials
can
come
in
contact
with
hot
vehicle
parts
during
stationary
climate
conj
trol
operation,
e.g.
leaves,
grass,
gas,
gasoline,
oil
or
other
combustible
objects.
Functional
requirements
'xThe
vehicle
is
in
idle
state
or
standby
state
and
not
in
drive-ready
state.'xBattery
is
sufficiently
charged.'xFor
reasons
of
safety,
the
system
can
only
be
switched
on
twice
consecutively.
The
system will
be
available
again
as
soon
as
the
drive-ready
state
is
activated
and
deactivatedagain.'xThe
fuel
tank
capacity
is
sufficient.'xHood
is
closed.'xMake
sure
that
the
vehicle's
date
and
time
are
set
correctly.'xOpen
the
vents
to
allow
air
to
flow
out.
Enabling
the
automatic
engine
start
function
The
automatic
engine
start
must
be
enabled
bej
fore
using
the
system.
Otherwise,
the
engine
cannot
switch
on
autoj
matically
to
climatize
the
car's
interior.
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3.Climate
control4.Preconditioning/ventilation5.If
necessary,
Remote
Engine
Start6.Starting
engine
for
clim.
control7.Confirm
the
disclaimer.
Confirmation
signals
from
the
vehicle
The
activation
of
the
system
is
confirmed
by
flashing
twice.
The
parking
lights
are
switched
on
as
long
as
the
system
is
switched
on.
Opening
the
Climate
menu Press
the
button
on
the
upper
side.
The
Climate
comfort
menu
is
displayed.
Individual
settings
can
be
entered
for
some
of the
climate
control
functions.
Switching
on/off
directlyGeneral
information
There
are
different
ways
to
switch
the
system
on
or
off:
'xVia
iDrive.'xWith
the
vehicle
key.'xVia
BMW
display
key.
The
system
can
also
be
switched
off
directly
as
follows:
pressing
the
Start/Stop
button,
without operating
the
brake
pedal.
The
system
switches
off
automatically
after
apj prox.
15
minutes.
For
reasons
of
safety,
the
system
can
only
be
switched
on
twice
consecutively.
The
system
will
be
available
again
as
soon
as
the
drive-ready
state
is
activated
and
deactivated
again.
Via
iDrive1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
control4.Preconditioning/ventilation5.Start
now
Via
vehicle
key
The
system
can
be
switched
on
and
off
using
the
vehicle
key.
Press
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key
three
times
within
1
second.
After
operating
the
vehicle
key,
it
will
take
apj
proximately
3
seconds
until
the
engine
is switched
on.
To
switch
off
the
system,
press
the
button
again three
times.
Via
BMW
display
key Switching
on:
1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
displaykey.2.Precondit.
setting3.

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

Tap
on
the
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DisplaySymbolDescription
Symbol
on
the
BMW
display
key
for
automatic
climate
control.
The
symbol
flashes
while
Remote
Engine
Start
is
runj
ning.
Climatization
for
the
requested
departure
time
General
information Scheduled
departure
times
can
be
set
up
in
the
system
to
ensure
a
comfortable
interior
temperaj ture
in
the
vehicle
at
the
time
of
departure.
'xOne-time
departure
time:
the
time
of
thescheduled
departure
can
be
set.
The
system
is
switched
on
once.'xDeparture
time
with
weekday:
time
and
day of
the
week
of
the
scheduled
departure
can
be
set.
The
departure
time
is
preselected
in
two
steps:
'xSet
departure
times.'xActivate
departure
times.
The
climate
control
function
will
start
approxij mately
10
minutes
before
the
set
departure
time
and
continue
for
approximately
5
more
minutes
after
the
departure
time.
A
minimum
of
10
minutes
should
pass
between setting/activating
the
departure
time
and
the
planned
departure
time
to
allow
a
sufficient
pej
riod
of
time
for
the
climate
control.
For
reasons
of
safety,
the
system
can
only
be
switched
on
once.
The
system
will
be
available
again
as
soon
as
the
drive-ready
state
is
actij
vated
and
deactivated
again.
Observe
the
information
about
the
intended
use
of
the
vehicle,
refer
to
page
10.
Setting
the
departure
time
Via
iDrive1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
control4.Preconditioning/ventilation5.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
displaykey.2.Precondit.
setting3.

Tap
on
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
requested
departure
time
is
to
influence
the
switching
on
of
the
system,
the
respective
dej parture
time
must
be
activated
first.
Via
iDrive
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
control4.Preconditioning/ventilation5.Activate
the
desired
departure
time.


,



The
symbol
on
the
automatic
climate
control
signals
an
activated
departure
time
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Via
BMW
display
key1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
displaykey.2.Precondit.
setting3.

Tap
on
the
symbol.4.Activating
the
desired
departure
time:


Tap
on
the
symbol.






The
symbol
on
the
automatic
climate
control
signals
an
activated
departure
time.
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster
SymbolDescriptionThe
engine
runs
for
the
purpose
of
operating
the
stationary
clij
mate
control.
The
vehicle
is
not
ready
to
drive.
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.
Opening
the
Climate
menu
Press
the
button
on
the
upper
side.
The
Climate
comfort
menu
is
displayed.
Individual
settings
can
be
entered
for
some
of the
climate
control
functions.
Ionization
Concept
Ionization
cleans
the
car's
interior
air
of
susj pended
particles.
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FragrancingGeneral
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
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
page
314.2.Press
on
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