The climate control system on a 2007-5 Series BMW is likely to be similar to the standard automatic climate control system found on many vehicles. It would have a control panel or touchscreen display that allows the driver to adjust the temperature and airflow settings, as well as select different modes such as heat or air conditioning.
Additionally, the system may have automatic or manual controls for the fan speed and airflow direction. Some models may also feature a dual-zone climate control system, which allows the driver and front passenger to adjust their side of the vehicle independently.
Automatic climate control
1 Air directed toward the windshield and side windows
2 Air for the upper body region
3 Air to footwell
4 Temperature, left side of passenger compartment
5 Manual air distribution, driver’s side
6 Defrosting windows and removing condensation
7 Manual air volume, switching off automatic climate control, residual heat utilization
8 AUTO program
9 Switching cooling function on and off manually
10 Temperature, right side of passenger compartment
11 Manual air distribution, front passenger side
12 Maximum cooling
13 AUC Automatic recirculated-air control/ recirculated-air mode
14 LED for residual heat utilization and parked car ventilation system
15 Rear window defroster
16 Air grill for interior temperature sensor please keep clear and unobstructed The current setting for air distribution is displayed on the Control Display.
A congenial climate
The AUTO program offers the optimum air distribution and air volume for virtually all conditions, refer to AUTO program below. Now you only need to select an interior temperature pleasant to you. The following sections contain more detailed information on the available setting options. Most settings are stored for the remote control currently in use.
AUTO program
The AUTO program handles the adjustment of air volume and air distribution to the windshield and side windows, in the direction of the upper body and in the footwell. It also adapts your instructions for the temperature to outside influences throughout the year. The cooling is switched on automatically with the AUTO program. At the same time, a condensation sensor controls the program in such a way that window condensation is prevented as much as possible.
Intensity of AUTO program
You can adjust the intensity of the AUTO program by repeatedly pressing the AUTO button. The respective current setting is briefly displayed when the button on the Control Display is pressed. You can also adjust the intensity of the AUTO program via iDrive.
1. Press the MENU button. This opens the start menu.
2. Move the controller to the left to open “Climate”.
3. Select “Automatic programs” and press the controller.
4. Select the desired intensity and press the controller.
√The marked intensity of the automatic program is switched on.
Temperature
Set the desired temperature individually on the driver’s and front passenger side. The 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 changing between different temperature settings in rapid succession, the automatic climate control does not have sufficient time to adjust the set temperature.◀
In the highest setting you activate the maximum heating output, regardless of the outside temperature.
Adjusting temperature in upper body region
- Press the button to display the current setting on the Control Display.
- Select the field by moving the controller and turning the controller to adjust the temperature.
You can also adjust the temperature in the upper body region with iDrive.
- Open the start menu.
- Open “Climate”.
- Select “Vent settings” and press the controller.
- Select the field by moving the controller and turning the controller to adjust the temperature.
Defrosting windows and removing condensation
Quickly remove ice and condensation from the windshield and front side windows. To do this, also switch on the cooling function.
Rear window defroster
The rear window defroster switches off automatically after a while. Depending on the vehicle equipment, upper wires are used as an antenna and are not part of the rear window defroster.
Air volume, manual
You can adjust the air volume by turning. You can reactivate the automatic mode for the air volume with the AUTO button.
Manual air distribution
You can route the air flowing out into the vehicle interior via various programs, separately for the driver’s and passenger’s side:
- Upper body region
- Upper body region and footwell
- Footwell
- Driver’s side: windows and footwell
- Individual program
Selecting program
Press the button repeatedly until the desired air distribution of the respective program is shown on the Control Display.
Adjusting air distribution individually–individual program
Your settings are stored in this program.
- Open the start menu.
- Open “Climate”.
- Select “Vent settings” and press the controller. The driver’s and front passenger side can
be adjusted separately with the fields on the right or left side. - Select the driver’s or front passenger side if necessary. Move the controller to the right or left repeatedly until the driver’s or front passenger side is selected.
- Select the desired field by moving the controller. Climate
- Turn the controller to adjust the air distribution
Driver’s side:
1 Air directed toward the windshield and side windows
2 Air for the upper body
3 Air to footwell
Front passenger side:
4 Air for the upper body
5 Air to footwell
▶Pressing the AUTO button cancels the manual air distribution settings.◀
The automatic mode for the air volume remains effective with manual air distribution.
Switching cooling function on and off
The cooling function cools and dehumidifies the incoming air before also reheating it as required, according to the temperature setting. Depending on the weather, the windshield may fog over briefly when the engine is started.
The cooling function is switched on automatically with the AUTO program. The passenger compartment can only be cooled with the engine running.
Maximum cooling
Maximally cooled air is obtained as quickly as possible at an outside temperature above approx. 327/06 and with the engine running.
The automatic climate control changes over to the lowest temperature and switches into the
recirculated-air mode. The maximum air volume only flows out of the vents for the upper body. Therefore, open these vents for maximum cooling.
AUC Automatic recirculated-air control/recirculated-air mode
You can respond to pollutants or unpleasant odors in the immediate environment by suspending the supply of outside air. The system then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle. During AUC operation, a sensor detects pollutants in the outside air and controls the shut off automatically.
By pressing the button repeatedly, you can request three operating modes:
- LED off: outside air flows in continuously.
- Right LED on, AUC mode: the system detects pollutants in the outside air and shuts off the supply as needed.
- Left LED on, recirculated-air mode: the supply of outside air is permanently shut off.
⚠Should the windows fog up in the recirculated-air mode, press the AUTO button or switch off the recirculated-air mode and increase the air volume if necessary. The recirculated-air mode should not be used over an extended period of time, as the air quality inside the vehicle deteriorates continuously.◀
Residual heat
The heat stored in the engine is used to heat the passenger compartment, e.g. while stopped at a
school to pick up a child.
- Switch off the engine.
- Turn to the right, see arrow. The function can be switched on when the following conditions are met:
- up to 15 minutes after switching off the engine
- with engine at operating temperature
- with sufficient battery voltage
- at an outside temperature below 777/256
The LED lights up when the function is switched on. From radio readiness the interior temperature, the air volume and the air distribution can be set.
Switching automatic climate control on and off
- Turn to the left to minimum air volume.
- After approx. 1 second, turn to the left again.
You switch on the system again by pressing any button of the automatic climate control.
Front ventilation
1 Knurled wheels to smoothly open and close vent outlets
2 Levers to change the vent outlet direction
⚠Do not drop any foreign objects into the vent outlets, otherwise these could be catapulted outwards and lead to injuries.◀
Ventilation for cooling
Adjust the vent outlets to direct the flow of cool air in your direction, for instance, if the interior has become too warm, etc.
Draft-free ventilation
Set the vent outlets so that the air flows past you and is not directed straight at you.
Rear ventilation
1 Knurled wheel to smoothly open and close vent outlets
2 Knurled wheel to adjust the temperature:
- Turn toward blue: colder
- Turn toward red: warmer
3 Levers to change the vent outlet direction
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
The microfilter removes dust and pollen from the incoming air. The activated-charcoal filter provides additional protection by filtering gaseous pollutants from the outside air. Your BMW center replaces this combined filter as a standard part of your scheduled maintenance.
Parked car ventilation
The concept
The parked car ventilation blows air into the passenger compartment to lower interior temperatures. It is ready to use in the parked car mode at any outside temperature. You can set two different times for the system to start.
The parked car ventilation can also be switched on and off directly. It remains switched on for 30 minutes. Since the system uses a substantial amount of electrical current, you should refrain from activating it twice in succession without allowing the battery to be recharged in normal operation between use.
The air emerges through the upper body region vent outlets in the instrument panel. These vent outlets must be open for the system to operate. The parked car ventilation is operated via iDrive.
Switching on and off directly
- Open the start menu.
- Move the controller to the left to open “Climate”.
- Select “Parked car operation” and press the controller.
- Select “Automatic ventilation” and press the controller.
- Select “Parked car ventilation” and press the controller.
√The parked-car ventilation is switched on. The symbol on the display of the automatic
climate control flashes.
Preselecting activation times
1. Open the start menu.
2. Move the controller to the left to open “Climate”.
3. Select “Parked car operation” and press the controller.
4. Select “Activation time” and press the controller.
5. Move the controller to the left or right to select “Timer 1” or “Timer 2”.
6. Select the time and press the controller. The first time setting is selected.
7. Turn the controller to make the adjustment.
8. Press the controller to apply the setting. The next setting is selected.
9. Make the remaining adjustments. After the last adjustment, the time is stored.
Activating activation time
Move the controller to the left or right to select “Timer 1” or “Timer 2” and press the controller.
√The activation time is activated. The symbol on the display of the automatic climate control lights up.
The symbol on the display of the automatic climate control flashes when the parked car ventilation has switched on.
▶The parked car ventilation is only available for activation within the next 24 hours. Then it must be activated again.◀