2021 BMW M4 Owners Manual

The
ventilation
air
flow
in
the
upper
body
area
provides
noticeable
heating
or
cooling
dependj
ing
on
the
set
temperature.
The
set
interior
temperature
for
driver
and
front seat
passenger
is
not
changed
by
this.
Adjusting1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Heating/ventilation5.Temperature
adjustment6.Set
the
desired
temperature.
Cooling
function
Principle
Interior
air
is
cooled
and
dried
and
then
heated again
depending
on
the
temperature
setting.
The
interior
can
only
be
cooled
when
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on.
Switching
on/off Using
the
button:
Press
the
button.
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Heating/ventilation5.Climate
control
(A/C)
Depending
on
the
weather
conditions,
the
windj
screen
and
the
side
windows
may
mist
over
for
a
short
time
when
the
drive-ready
state
has
been switched
on.
The
cooling
function
is
switched
on
automatij
cally
in
the
AUTO
programme.
When
the
automatic
air
conditioning
is
in
operaj
tion,
condensation
develops
and
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
temperaj
ture
above
approximately
0


Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Heating/ventilation5.Driver6.Automatic
Depending
on
the
selected
settings
and
external
influences,
the
air
is
directed
towards
the
windj screen,
the
side
windows,
the
upper
body
and
into
the
footwell.
The
cooling
function
is
switched
on
automatij
cally
in
the
AUTO
program.
Point
the
side
nozzles
at
the
side
windows. A
condensation
sensor
also
controls
the
proj
gramme
so
that
window
condensation
is
avoided
as
much
as
possible.
The
AUTO
programme
is
automatically
switched
off
when
the
air
distribution
is
set
manually.
Intensity With
the
AUTO
programme
switched
on,
the
inj
tensity
can
be
adjusted.
This
changes
the
autoj
matic
control
for
the
air
flow.
Using
the
button:
Press
top
or
bottom
side
of
button:
rej
duce
or
increase
intensity.
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Heating/ventilation5.Driver6.Level7.Set
the
desired
intensity.
The
selected
intensity
is
shown
on
the
climate display.
Automatic
air
recirculation
control
AUC
Principle Automatic
air
recirculation
control
AUC
detects
pollutants
in
the
outside
air.
The
supply
of
outj side
air
is
shut
off
and
the
interior
air
is
recirculajted.
General When
the
system
is
activated,
a
sensor
detectspollutants
in
the
outside
air
and
controls
shut-off
automatically.
When
the
system
is
deactivated,
outside
air flows
into
the
interior
continuously.
Continuous
use
of
recirculated-air
mode
worj
sens
air
quality
inside
the
vehicle
and
increases
condensation
on
the
windows.
Switching
on/off1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Air
quality5.Automatic
If
there
is
condensation,
shut
down
recirculated-air
mode
or
remove
the
condensation.
Recirculated-air
mode Principle
If
the
air
outside
the
vehicle
has
an
unpleasant
odour
or
contains
pollutants,
the
air
supply
to
the
interior
of
the
vehicle
can
be
shut
off.
The
air
inj
side
the
vehicle
is
then
recirculated.
Adjusting Using
the
button:
Press
the
button.
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The
LED
is
illuminated
when
recirculated-airmode
is
switched
on.
The
outside
air
supply
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
comfort4.Air
quality5.Select
the
desired
setting:'xAir
recirculation'xFresh
air
The
recirculated-air
mode
automatically
switches
off
after
a
given
time
depending
on
the
ambient
conditions,
to
avoid
condensation.
Continuous
use
of
recirculated-air
mode
worj
sens
air
quality
inside
the
vehicle
and
increases
condensation
on
the
windows.
If
there
is
condensation,
shut
down
recirculated- air
mode
or
remove
the
condensation.
Air
flow,
manual Principle The
air
flow
for
air
conditioning
can
be
set
manjually.
General To
be
able
to
adjust
the
air
flow
manually,
first
switch
off
the
AUTO
programme.
Adjusting Press
upper
or
lower
side
of
button:
rej
duce
or
increase
air
flow.
The
selected
air
flow
is
shown
on
the
climate
display.
In
order
to
protect
the
battery
the
air
flow
rate
is
reduced,
if
necessary.
Adjusting
the
air
distribution
manually
Principle
The
air
distribution
for
air
conditioning
can
be
set
manually.
Adjusting Press
the
button
repeatedly
to
select
a
programme:'xWindows,
upper
body
area
and
footwell.'xUpper
body
area
and
footwell.'xFootwell.'xWindows
and
footwell.'xWindows.'xWindows
and
upper
body.'xUpper
body
area.
The
selected
air
distribution
is
shown
on
the
clij mate
display.
SYNC
program
Principle The
following
settings
on
the
driver's
side
can
be
transferred
to
the
front
passenger's
side:
'xTemperature.'xAir
flow.'xAir
distribution.'xAUTO
programme.
Switching
on/off
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Synchronise
The
program
is
automatically
switched
off
if
the settings
are
changed
on
the
front
passengerside.
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Defrosting
the
windscreen
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.
The
air
flow
can
be
adjusted
manually
when
the
system
is
switched
on.
If
there
is
condensation,
press
the
butj
ton
or
switch
on
the
cooling
function
to
use
the
condensation
sensor.
Ensure
that
air
can flow
towards
the
windscreen.
Rear
window
heating Press
the
button.
The
LED
is
illuminajted.
The
function
is
available
when
drive-ready
state is
switched
on.
The
rear
window
heating
is
switched
off
autoj
matically
after
a
while.
Microfilter/active
carbon
filter
The
microfilter
traps
dust
and
pollen
in
the
inj
coming
air.
The
activated
carbon
filter
also
removes
gaseous pollutants
from
the
outside
air
entering
the
vehij
cle.
Have
this
combined
filter
replaced
during
mainj
tenance
of
the
vehicle.Ventilation
Principle
The
direction
of
the
various
air
flows
can
be
set
individually.
Setting
the
ventilation
General The
direction
of
the
air
flows
can
be
set
for
direct
or
indirect
ventilation.
Open
the
side
nozzles
and
position
them
in
a
way
that
ensures
effective
climate
control.
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.
Ventilation
at
front
'xLever
for
changing
the
air
flow
direction,
arj
rows
1.'xKnurled
wheel
for
steplessly
opening
and closing
the
side
nozzles,
arrows
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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,
arrow
2.
Rear
automatic
air
conditioning
Overview
Buttons
in
the
vehicle
Climate
functions
ButtonFunctionTemperature.AUTO
programme.ButtonFunctionAir
distribution,
manual.Switch
off.
Switching
on/off
Via
iDrive
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Heating/ventilation5.Second
row
of
seats6.Activate
heating/cooling
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:
'xSwitch
off.
Using
the
button:
switch
off
Press
the
button.
Temperature Principle The
automatic
air
conditioning
adjusts
to
the
set
temperature
as
quickly
as
possible,
using
maxij
mum
cooling
or
heating
power
if
necessary.
The temperature
is
then
maintained.
Adjusting
Using
the
button:
Press
the
left
or
right
side
of
the
buttonto
set
the
desired
temperature.
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Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Heating/ventilation5.Second
row
of
seats6.Temperature7.Set
the
desired
temperature.
The
selected
temperature
is
shown
on
the
clijmate
display.
Avoid
switching
between
different
temperature
settings
in
rapid
succession.
The
automatic
air
conditioning
may
not
have
sufficient
time
to
adj
just
to
the
set
temperature.
AUTO
programme Principle
The
air
flow,
air
distribution
and
temperature
are
automatically
regulated.
Switching
on/off Using
the
button:
Press
the
button.The
LED
is
illuminated
when
the
AUTO
programme
is
switched
on.
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Heating/ventilation5.Second
row
of
seats6.Automatic
Depending
on
the
selected
temperature,
the
inj tensity
of
the
AUTO
programme
and
external
inj
fluences,
the
air
is
directed
towards
the
upper body
and
into
the
footwell.
Adjusting
the
air
distribution
manually
Principle
The
air
distribution
for
air
conditioning
can
be
set
manually.
Adjusting Press
the
button
repeatedly
to
select
a
programme:'xUpper
body
area.'xUpper
body
area
and
footwell.'xFootwell.
Disabling
control
functions
Principle
The
control
functions
for
rear
automatic
air
conj
ditioning
can
be
disabled.
Activating/deactivating
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Heating/ventilation5.Second
row
of
seats6.Disable
controller
Independent
ventilation
Principle
The
independent
ventilation
allows
the
temperaj ture
of
the
interior
to
be
adjusted
before
the
jourjney
starts.
Depending
on
the
set
temperature
and
ambient
temperature,
the
interior
is
ventilaj ted
or
heated
using
any
available
residual
heat
from
the
engine.
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General
The
system
can
be
switched
on
and
off
directly or
for
a
preselected
departure
time.
The
switch-on
time
is
calculated
based
on
the
outside
temperature.
The
system
will
switch
on in
good
time
before
the
preselected
departure
time.
Operating
requirements'xThe
vehicle
is
in
rest
or
standby
state
and
not in
drive-ready
state.'xThe
battery
must
be
sufficiently
charged.
When
activated,
the
independent
ventilation uses
power
from
the
vehicle
battery.
As
a
rejsult,
the
maximum
operating
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
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 while.
It
continues
to
run
for
a
short
time
after
ithas
been
switched
off.
Using
the
button
General
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.
Switching
on
Press
any
button,
except:
'xRear
window
heating.'xLower
side
of
air
flow
button.'xSeat
heating.'xSeat
ventilation.'xMenu.
Switching
off
Press
and
hold
the
down
button.
The
system
switches
off
after
leaving
and
lockj ing
the
vehicle.
Via
iDrive
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Auxiliary
ventilation5.Start
now
Using
BMW
display
key
Switching
on
1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
Display key.2.Preconditioning
setting3.Tap
the



symbol
or
the



symbol.4.Activate
now5.Start
Switching
off
1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
Displaykey.2.Preconditioning
setting3.Tap
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DisplaySymbolDescription
Symbol
on
the
climate
disj
play.
Flashing:
independent
ventij
lation
is
switched
on.
Departure
time
Principle
To
ensure
a
pleasant
interior
temperature
in
the
vehicle
at
the
start
of
the
journey,
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:
the
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.
Preselection
of
departure
time
is
done
in
two
stages:
'xSet
the
departure
times.'xActivate
the
departure
time.
At
least
10
minutes
should
pass
between
adjustj
ing/activating
the
departure
time
and
the
schedj
uled
departure
time,
so
the
climate
control
has enough
time
to
work.
Setting
the
departure
time Via
iDrive
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Auxiliary
ventilation5.Departure
schedule6.Select
the
required
departure
time.7.Set
the
departure
time.8.Select
the
day
of
the
week
if
necessary.9.OK
Using
BMW
display
key
1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
Displaykey.2.Preconditioning
setting3.Tap
the



symbol
or
the



symbol.4.Select
the
required
departure
time.5.Set
the
departure
time.6.Select
the
day
of
the
week
if
necessary.7.OK
Activating
the
departure
time
Operating
requirements
If
a
departure
time
is
to
control
when
the
indej
pendent
ventilation
is
switched
on,
the
relevant
departure
time
must
be
activated
first.
Via
iDrive
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
comfort4.Auxiliary
ventilation5.Departure
schedule6.Activate
the
required
departure
time.
Using
BMW
display
key
1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
Displaykey.2.Preconditioning
setting3.Tap
the



symbol
or
the



symbol.4.

Tap
the
symbol.5.Activate
the
required
departure
time.
Display
The








symbol
on
the
climate
display
sigj
nals
that
a
departure
time
has
been
activated.
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