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Climate Activating rear automatic climate control iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Press the button. This opens the start menu. 2. Move the controller to the left to open "Climate". 3. Select "Rear climate control" and press the controller. Temperature Set the desired temperature individually on the left and right side. The rear automatic climate control adjusts this temperature as quickly as possible at any time of year, if necessary with the maximum cooling or heating capacity, and then keeps it constant. When switching between different temperature settings in rapid succession, the rear automatic climate control does not have sufficient time to adjust the set temperature.< Air volume, manual You can vary the air volume by pressing on the corresponding side. You can reactivate the automatic mode for the air volume with the AUTO button. 4. Select the desired settings and press the controller. The rear automatic climate control is activated and the settings of the automatic climate control on the driver's side can be applied if necessary. The rear automatic climate control is not ready for operation if the automatic climate control is switched off. When activating the function of the automatic climate control for defrosting the windows and removing condensation, the rear automatic climate control is also not ready for operation.< Switching off rear automatic climate control You can select the lowest blower speed by pressing and holding the left side. Pressing again switches off the rear automatic climate control. The rear automatic climate control can also be switched off with iDrive. To switch on the rear automatic climate control again, the system must first be reactivated, refer to Activating rear automatic climate control.< You switch on the system again by pressing any button of the rear automatic climate control. AUTO program The AUTO program assumes the adjustment of the air distribution toward the upper body and in the footwell, as well as the air volume for you. It also adapts your instructions for the temperature to outside influences throughout the year. 112 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 248 - © 08/07 BMW AG

Section	Page
Notes	6
Using this Owner's Manual	6
Symbols used	6
The individual vehicle	7
Editorial notice	7
For your own safety	7
Service and warranty	9
Cockpit	12
Around the steering wheel: controls and displays	12
instrument panel	14
Indicator and warning lamps	15
Around the center console: controls and displays	16
iDrive	18
Controls	18
Menu overview	19
Operating principle	19
Status information	22
Assistance window*	22
Switching Control Display off/on	23
Programmable memory/ direct selection buttons	23
Voice command system	25
The concept	25
Voice commands	25
Notes	27
Opening and closing	30
Keys/remote control	30
Personal Profile	30
Central locking system	31
Opening and closing: Using remote control	31
Opening and closing: Using door lock	33
Opening and closing: From inside	34
Doors	35
Liftgate	35
Tailgate	37
Alarm system	37
Comfort access*	38
Windows	40
Panorama glass sunroof*	41
Adjusting	44
Sitting safely	44
Seats	45
Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory*	46
Head restraints	48
Rear seats	49
Safety belts	50
Seat heating*	52
Active seat ventilation* and seat heating*	52
Active seat*	53
Mirrors	53
Steering wheel	54
Transporting children safely	57
The right place for children	57
Installing child restraint systems	57
LATCH child restraint fixing system	58
On trips	60
Driving	61
Ignition lock	61
Start/Stop button	61
Starting engine	62
Switching off engine	62
Parking brake	62
Automatic transmission with Steptronic	66
Turn signals/headlamp flasher/high beams	68
Washer/wiper system	69
Washer fluid	70
Cruise control*	71
Everything under control	73
Odometer, outside temperature display, clock	73
Tachometer	74
Coolant temperature	74
Energy Control	74
Fuel gauge	74
Computer	75
Service requirements	77
Check Control	80
Speed limit	82
Stopwatch	82
Settings on Control Display	83
Technology for comfort, convenience and safety	86
PDC Park Distance Control*	86
Rear view camera*	88
Driving stability control systems	90
Adaptive Drive*	93
Starting assistant	93
Self-leveling suspension*	94
FTM Flat Tire Monitor*	94
TPM Tire Pressure Monitor*	96
Active steering*	98
Brake force display	99
Airbags	99
Head-Up Display*	101
Lamps	104
Parking lamps/low beams	104
Adaptive Head Light*	106
High beams/ roadside parking lamps	106
Fog lamps*	107
Instrument lighting	107
Interior lamps	107
Climate	108
Automatic climate control	109
Rear automatic climate control*	113
Parked car ventilation*	115
Practical interior accessories	117
Integrated universal remote control*	117
Digital compass*	119
Roller sun blinds for rear side windows*	120
Glove compartment	120
Center armrest	121
Storage compartments	121
Cup holders	122
Ashtray	122
Lighter	123
Connecting electrical devices	123
Cargo bay	124
Storage compartments in cargo bay	125
Ski bag*	127
Things to remember when driving	130
Break-in period	130
Saving fuel	130
General driving notes	131
Loading	133
Roof-mounted luggage rack*	134
Driving on poor roads	135
Starting navigation system	138
Navigation DVD	138
Display in assistance window	138
Destination entry	140
Opening navigation system	140
Entering a destination manually	141
Entering destination via voice*	143
Selecting destination via map	145
Selecting destination using information	146
Destination list	147
Address book	148
Selecting route	150
Word matching principle	151
Destination guidance	152
Starting destination guidance	152
Ending/continuing destination guidance	152
Displaying route	153
Destination guidance via voice instructions	155
Changing route	156
Traffic information*	156
Displaying current position	159
What to do if …	161
On/Off and settings	164
Controls	164
Switching on/off	165
Adjusting volume	165
Tone control	165
Radio	168
Listening to radio	168
Storing stations	170
RDS Radio Data System	171
High Definition Radio*	171
Weather news flashes*	173
Satellite radio	174
Enabling or disabling channels	174
Selecting and storing channel	175
CD player and CD changer	177
Listening to CDs	177
Selecting a track	178
Sampling tracks, scan	179
Repeating a track	179
Random play sequence	180
Fast forward/reverse	180
CD changer	181
Notes	182
DVD changer	183
Installation position	183
DVD country codes	184
Playing DVDs	184
Audio and video playback	184
Audio playback	188
Notes	189
AUX-In connection	190
Connecting	190
Starting audio playback	190
USB audio interface	191
Connecting	191
Starting audio playback	192
Selecting a track	192
Repeating a track	193
Random play sequence	193
Fast forward/reverse	193
Notes	193
DVD system in rear	194
Enabling DVD system	194
Controls	194
CD/DVD player	195
Connecting headphones	195
Remote control	195
Sound output via loudspeakers	196
Switching DVD system on/off	196
Playing CD/DVD	196
Playing videos from CD/DVD	197
Playing audio tracks from CD/DVD	200
Displaying images from CD/DVD	202
Information on CD/DVD player	204
External device	205
Telephoning	210
The concept	210
Using a phone in your vehicle	210
Suitable mobile phones	210
Care instructions	210
Operating options	210
Commissioning	211
Operation via iDrive	216
Changing between mobile phone and hands-free system	221
Operation by voice*	221
Notes	223
Mounting/removing snap-in adapter	223
BMW Assist	225
Requirements	225
Offered services	225
Using services	226
Customizing BMW Assist	229
Displaying vehicle data	231
Refueling	234
Fuel filler door	234
Fuel specifications	235
Wheels and tires	236
Tire inflation pressure	236
Tire identification marks	239
Tire condition	240
Run-flat tires	241
New wheels and tires	241
Snow chains*	242
Under the hood	243
Hood	243
Engine compartment	244
Engine oil	244
Coolant	246
Maintenance	247
BMW maintenance system	247
Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnostics interface	248
Care	248
Replacing components	249
Onboard toolkit	249
Replacing wiper blades	249
Lamps and bulbs	249
Changing wheels	253
Vehicle battery	255
Fuses	255
Giving and receiving assistance	257
Emergency request	257
Warning triangle*	257
First-aid kit*	258
Roadside Assistance*	258
Jump starting	258
Tow-starting and towing	259
Technical data	264
Engine data	264
Dimensions	265
Weights	266
Capacities	266
Short commands of voice command system	267
Everything from A to Z	272

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Climate

112

Activating rear automatic climate

control

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page

Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

Move the controller to the left to open "Cli-

mate".

Select "Rear climate control" and press the

controller.

Select the desired settings and press the

controller.

The rear automatic climate control is

activated and the settings of the automatic

climate control on the driver's side can be

applied if necessary.

The rear automatic climate control is not

ready for operation if the automatic cli-

mate control is switched off. When activating

the function of the automatic climate control for

defrosting the windows and removing conden-

sation, the rear automatic climate control is also

not ready for operation.

AUTO program

The AUTO program assumes the

adjustment of the air distribution

toward the upper body and in the

footwell, as well as the air volume

for you. It also adapts your instruc-

tions for the temperature to outside influences

throughout the year.

Temperature

Set the desired temperature indi-

vidually on the left and right side.

The rear automatic climate control

adjusts this temperature as quickly

as possible at any time of year, if necessary with

the maximum cooling or heating capacity, and

then keeps it constant.

When switching between different tem-

perature settings in rapid succession, the

rear automatic climate control does not have

sufficient time to adjust the set temperature.

Air volume, manual

You can vary the air volume by

pressing on the corresponding

side. You can reactivate the auto-

matic mode for the air volume with the AUTO

button.

Switching off rear automatic climate

control

You can select the lowest blower

speed by pressing and holding the

left side. Pressing again switches

off the rear automatic climate control.

The rear automatic climate control can

also be switched off with iDrive. To switch

on the rear automatic climate control again, the

system must first be reactivated, refer to Acti-

vating rear automatic climate control.

You switch on the system again by pressing any

button of the rear automatic climate control.