2021 BMW 7 SERIES Owners Manual

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
ef#j
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
passen#j
gers.
The
car's
interior
is
warmed
or
cooled
indi#j
rectly,
depending
on
the
set
temperature.
Front
ventilation'xLever
for
changing
the
air
flow
direction,
ar#j
row
1.'xThumbwheel
for
variable
opening
and
closing of
the
vents,
arrow
2.'xTouch
sensor
or
thumbwheel
to
vary
the
ven#j
tilation
temperature,
arrow
3.
With
touch
sensor,
push
the
marking
in
the
desired
direction:Ventilation
in
rear,
center'xLever
for
changing
the
air
flow
direction,
ar#j
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,
ar#j
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.Maximum
cooling.AUTO
program.Air
flow,
manual.Air
distribution,
manual.Active
seat
ventilation,
refer
to
page
124.Seat
heating,
refer
to
page
123.Seat
and
armrest
heating,
refer
to
page
123.Switching
on/off
Via
iDrive1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Climate
control"4."Rear
climate
control"
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.'xSeat
ventilation.
Using
the
button:
switching
off
Press
and
hold
the
left
side
of
the
but#j
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 Turn
the
wheel
to
set
the
desired
temperature.
Do
not
rapidly
switch
between
different
tempera#j ture
settings.
Otherwise,
the
automatic
climatecontrol
will
not
have
sufficient
time
to
adjust
the
set
temperature.
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Maximum
cooling
Concept
The
system
is
set
to
the
lowest
temperature,
op#j
timum
air
flow
and
recirculated-air
mode
with
the
drive-ready
state
switched
on.
General
information The
function
is
available
with
external
tempera#j
tures
above
approx.
32
#

Parked-car
ventilation
Concept
The
car's
interior
can
be
cooled
or
heated
before driving
off
with
the
parked-car
ventilation.
De#j
pending
on
set
temperature
and
ambient
tem#j
perature,
the
car's
interior
is
ventilated
or
possi#j bly
heated
using
the
residual
engine
heat.
General
information The
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.'xThe
battery
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
ve#j
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.
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.'xLeft
side
of
air
flow
button.'xSeat
heating.'xSeat
ventilation.'xSYNC
program.
Switching
off
Press
and
hold
the
left
side
of
the
but#jton.
The
system
switches
off
after
leaving
and
lock#j ing
the
vehicle.
Via
iDrive
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Climate
control"4."Pre-heating/ventilation"5."Start
now"
Via
BMW
display
keySwitching
on
1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
displaykey.2."Preconditioning
setting"3.Tap
the



symbol
or
the



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Switching
off1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
displaykey.2."Preconditioning
setting"3.Tap
the



symbol
or
the



symbol.4."Stop"
Display


symbol
on
the
automatic
climate
control
indi#j
cates
the
system
is
switched
on.
REST
is
displayed
on
the
automatic
climate
con#j trol.
The
residual
engine
heat
is
used.
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
depar#jture
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
pe#j
riod
of
time
for
the
climate
control.
Setting
the
departure
time Via
iDrive
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Climate
control"4."Pre-heating/ventilation"5."Departure
schedule"6.Select
the
desired
departure
time.7.Set
the
departure
time.8.Select
day
of
the
week,
if
needed.9."OK"
Via
BMW
display
key
1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
displaykey.2."Preconditioning
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
de#j parture
time
must
be
activated
first.
Via
iDrive
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Climate
control"4."Pre-heating/ventilation"5."Departure
schedule"6.Activate
the
desired
departure
time.
Via
BMW
display
key
1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
display key.2."Preconditioning
setting"3.Tap
the



symbol
or
the



symbol.4.

Tap
on
the
symbol.5.Activate
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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
tem#j perature.
The
system
automatically
cools,
vents,
and
heats
depending
on
the
interior,
external, and
set
temperature.
Snow
and
ice
may
be
re#jmoved
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
in#j
sufficient,
harmful
exhaust
gases
can
pollute the
area
in
and
around
the
vehicle
or
enter
intothe
vehicle.
The
exhaust
gases
contain
pollu#jtants
which
are
colorless
and
odorless.
In
en#j
closed
areas
or
areas
with
insufficient
ventila#j tion,
exhaust
gases
can
also
accumulate
outside
of
the
vehicle.
There
is
danger
to
life.
Keep
the
exhaust
pipe
free
and
ensure
suffi#j
cient
ventilation.
Do
not
switch
on
stationary
cli#j mate
control
in
enclosed
areas
or
areas
with
in#jsufficient
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
nocombustible
materials
can
come
in
contact
with
hot
vehicle
parts
during
stationary
climate
con#j
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
be#j
fore
using
the
system.
Otherwise,
the
engine
cannot
switch
on
auto#j
matically
to
climatize
the
car's
interior.
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Climate
control"4."Preconditioning/ventilation"5.If
necessary,
"Remote
Engine
Start"6."Starting
engine
for
clim.
control"7.Confirm
the
disclaimer.
Confirmation
signals
from
the
vehicle
The
activation
of
the
system
is
confirmed
by
flashing
twice.
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The
parking
lights
are
switched
on
as
long
as
thesystem
is
switched
on.
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
ap#j 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
iDrive
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Climate
control"4."Preconditioning/ventilation"5."Start
now"
Via
vehicle
keyThe
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
ap#j
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."Preconditioning
setting"3.

Tap
on
the
symbol.4."Activate
now"5."Start"
Switching
off:
1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
displaykey.2."Preconditioning
setting"3.

Tap
on
the
symbol.4."Stop"
Display
SymbolDescription
Symbol
on
the
BMW
display
key
for
automatic
climate
control.
The
symbol
flashes
while
Remote
Engine
Start
is
run#j
ning.
Climatization
for
the
requested
departure
time
General
information Scheduled
departure
times
can
be
set
up
in
the
system
to
ensure
a
comfortable
interior
tempera#j 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:
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'xSet
departure
times.'xActivate
departure
times.
The
climate
control
function
will
start
approxi#jmately
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
pe#j
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
acti#j
vated
and
deactivated
again.
Observe
the
information
about
the
intended
use
of
the
vehicle.
Additional
information:
For
Your
Own
Safety,
refer
to
page
8.
Setting
the
departure
time Via
iDrive
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Climate
control"4."Preconditioning/ventilation"5.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."Preconditioning
setting"3.

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
de#j parture
time
must
be
activated
first.
Via
iDrive1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Climate
control"4."Preconditioning/ventilation"5.Activate
the
desired
departure
time.


,



The
symbol
on
the
automatic
climate
control
signals
an
activated
departure
time
Via
BMW
display
key
1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
display key.2."Preconditioning
setting"3.

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
cli#j
mate
control.
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