2021 BMW X5 PLUG-IN HYBRID Owners Manual

Switching
on/off
Via
iDrive:1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Climate
control"4."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
when
the
sys#j
tem
is
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
wind#j
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
automat#j
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
gas#j 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
ad#j
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
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.
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Front
ventilation'xLever
for
changing
the
air
flow
direction,
ar#j
row
1.'xThumbwheel
for
variable
opening
and
closing of
the
vents,
arrow
2.
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.'xThumbwheel
for
varying
the
temperature,
ar#j
row
3.
Toward
blue:
colder.
Toward
red:
warmer.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
2.
Rear
automatic
climate
control
Overview
Buttons
in
the
vehicle
Climate
control
functions
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ButtonFunctionAUTO
program.Air
flow,
manual.Air
distribution,
manual.Seat
heating,
refer
to
page
124.
Switching
on/off
Via
iDrive
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Climate
control"4."Heating/ventilation"5."Second
row
of
seats"6."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
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
Press
the
upper
or
lower
button
side
to
set
the
desired
temperature.
Via
iDrive:1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Climate
control"4."Heating/ventilation"5."Second
row
of
seats"6."Temp.
left:"
or
"Temp.
right:"7.Set
the
desired
temperature.
The
selected
temperature
is
shown
on
the
cli#j mate
control
display.
Do
not
rapidly
switch
between
different
tempera#j ture
settings.
Otherwise,
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,
op#j timum
air
flow
and
recirculated-air
mode
with
the drive-ready
or
standby
state
switched
on.
General
information The
function
is
available
with
external
tempera#j
tures
above
approx.
32
#

AUTO
program
Concept
Air
flow,
air
distribution
and
temperature
are
con#j trolled
automatically.
Switching
on/off Press
the
button.The
LED
is
illuminated
with
the
AUTO
program
switched
on.
Via
iDrive:1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Climate
control"4."Heating/ventilation"5."Second
row
of
seats"6."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."CAR"2."Settings"3."Climate
control"4."Heating/ventilation"5."Second
row
of
seats"6."Level"7.Set
the
desired
intensity.
The
air
flow
and
air
distribution
are
automatically regulated
depending
on
the
selected
intensity.
The
selected
intensity
is
shown
on
the
climatecontrol
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
AUTO program
first.
Operation Press
the
lower
or
upper
side
of
thebutton:
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
ad#j
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.
Locking
the
control
elements
Concept
The
control
elements
of
the
rear
automatic
cli#j mate
control
can
be
locked.
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Activating/deactivatingVia
iDrive:1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Climate
control"4."Heating/ventilation"5."Second
row
of
seats"6."Disable
controller"
Ambient
air
package
Concept
The
Ambient
Air
Package
can
be
used
to
clean
and
scent
the
interior
air
with
high-quality
fra#j
grances.
Ionization
is
used
to
clean
the
air
from
sus#j pended
particles.
Together
with
the
selected
fra#j
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
percep#j
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,
mal#j
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
fra#j
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
sus#jpended
particles.
Switching
on/off
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Climate
control"4."Air
quality"5."Ionization"
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.
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The
fragrance
cartridges
are
located
in
the
glove
compartment.
To
ensure
a
pleasant
fragrance
inside
of
the
ve#j hicle
when
starting
the
trip,
fragrancing
can
occur
prior
to
the
trip.
The
system
is
automatically
switched
on
with
the
parked-car
ventilation
if
fra#j grancing
was
switched
on
at
the
end
of
the
last
trip.
Functional
requirements'xThe
fragrance
cartridges
are
sufficiently
filled.'xThe
interior
temperature
is
be#j
tween
41
#

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
pres#j 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.
Front
passenger
side
glove
compartment,
re#j fer
to
page
310.2.Press
on
the
bottom
of
the
cartridge
holder.
The
cartridge
holder
slides
down.3.Pull
desired
fragrance
cartridge
from
the
holder.
Fragrance
cartridge,
arrow
1:
first
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Fragrance
cartridge,
arrow
2:
second
fra#jgrance
indicated
on
the
Control
Display.4.Pull
desired
fragrance
cartridge
from
the
holder.
Recycling
Empty
fragrance
cartridges
can
be
takento
a
dealer#ss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop
for
recycling.
Stationary
climate
control
Concept
Stationary
climate
control
cools
or
heats
the
car's interior
prior
to
departure
to
a
comfortable
tem#jperature.
The
system
automatically
cools,
vents,
or
heats
depending
on
the
internal
and
external
tempera#j
ture.
Snow
and
ice
may
be
removed
more
easily.
General
information The
stationary
climate
control
can
be
switchedon
and
off
directly
or
via
a
preset
departure
time.
The
air
automatically
exits
through
the
vents
to
the
windshield,
the
side
windows,
the
upper body
region
and
into
the
floor
area.
The
system
switches
off
automatically
after
a certain
period
of
time.
If
stationary
climate
control
is
used
during
the charging
process,
less
air
conditioning
capacity
will
be
required
while
driving.
This
optimizes
the
range.
Functional
requirements'xThe
vehicle
is
in
idle
state
or
standby
state
and
not
in
drive-ready
state.'xThe
high-voltage
battery
is
sufficiently charged
or
the
charging
cable
is
connected.
If
the
high-voltage
battery
is
heavily
dis#j
charged,
it
can
take
some
time
after
connect#j
ing
the
charging
cable,
until
the
stationary
cli#j
mate
control
will
be
functional.'xDirect
operation
or
departure
time
prese#j
lected:
depends
on
internal,
external,
and
set desired
temperature.
Make
sure
that
the
vehicle's
date
and
time
are
set
correctly.'xTo
ensure
the
starting
capability
of
the
vehi#j
cle,
the
stationary
climate
control
may
be
au#j
tomatically
switched
off,
for
instance
after
re#j
peated
switching
on
or
due
to
an
insufficient
state
of
charge
of
the
high-voltage
battery: switch
the
drive-ready
state
on
and
off
and
the
system
is
available
again.'xOpen
the
vents
to
allow
air
to
flow
out.
Switching
on/off
directly
Concept
There
are
different
ways
to
switch
the
system
on or
off.
The
system
switches
off
automatically
after
ap#j prox.
30
minutes.
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