BMW 5 Series: Seat heating
Overview
Front
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Seat heating
Rear
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Seat heating
Switching on
Press the button once for each
temperature
level.
The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit.
If the trip is continued within approx. 15 minutes after a stop, seat heating is activated automatically with the temperature selected last.
When ECO PRO is activated the heating output is reduced.
Switching off
Press and hold the button until
the bar
display on the climate control display
goes out.
Seat heating distribution
The heating action in the seat cushion and the seat backrest can be distributed in different ways.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "Vehicle settings".
3. "Climate functions".
4. Select a menu item:
- "Seat heating"
- "Seat and steering wheel heating"
- "Seat climate control"
- "Seat climate / steer. wheel heating"
5. Select the desired seat, if needed.
6. Press the Controller and turn it to set the seat heating distribution.
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Active seat ventilation
Concept
Integrated fans in the seat and armrest areas
provide a comfortable seat temperature.
Overview
Active seat ventilation
Switching on
Press the button once for each
ventilation
level.
The hig
The right place for children
Safety information
Warning
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger
themselves and traffic, for instance due to the
following actions:
Pressing the St
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Unlocking
General information
The behavior of the vehicle when unlocking with
the vehicle key depends on the following settings for unlocking and locking:
If only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap
or all access to the vehicle will be unlocked.
If the unlocking of the vehicle is confirmed
with a
Operating strategy of the heat management module
The following graphic shows the positions of the rotary valve as the coolant
temperature increases.
Circuit diagram of heat management module in B58TU engine
0 % - Rotary valve closed
100% - Rotary valve open
Cold start
Warm-up phase
Operating temperature
Transition from normal operatio
