BMW 5 Series: Ventilation
Concept
The air flow directions can be individually adjusted.
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 effective
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 passengers.
The car's interior is warmed or cooled indirectly,
depending on the set temperature.
Front ventilation
Overview

- Lever for changing the air flow direction, arrow
1.
- Thumbwheel for variable opening and closing
of the vents, arrow 2.
Varying the temperature of the
ventilation
General information
The temperature of the ventilation in the upper
body area can be varied.
The temperature is individually adjusted, e.g.
colder toward blue, warmer toward red.
The air flow of the ventilation in the upper body
region heats or cools noticeably, depending on
the adjusted temperature.
This does not change the set interior temperature
for the driver and front passenger.
Adjusting
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "Vehicle settings".
3. If necessary, "Climate functions".
4. "Temperature adjustment, upper body".
5. Set the desired temperature.
- Toward blue: colder.
- Toward red: warmer.
Ventilation in rear, center

- Lever for changing the air flow direction, arrow
1.
- Thumbwheel for variable opening and closing
of the vents, arrow 2.
- Thumbwheel for varying the temperature, arrow
3.
Toward blue: colder.
Toward red: warmer.
Ventilation in the rear, on the
side

- Lever for changing the air flow direction, arrow
1.
- Thumbwheel for variable opening and closing
of the vents, arrow 2.
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Overview
Buttons in the vehicle
Climate control functions
Temperature
Maximum cooling
AUTO program
Air flow, manual
Air distribution, manual
Seat heating
Switching on/off
Via iDrive
1. "My Vehicl
Concept
The car's interior can be cooled or heated before
driving off with the parked-car ventilation. Depending
on set temperature and ambient temperature,
the car's interior is ventilated or possibl
Concept
The Ambient Air Package can be used to clean
and scent the interior air with high-quality fragrances.
Ionization is used to clean the air from suspended
particles. Together with the selected
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The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the
engine.
Only add the types of engine oil which are listed.
Safety information
NOTICE
Oil additives can damage the engine. There is a
risk of damage to property. Do not use oil additives.
NOTICE
Incorrect engine oil can cause
General information
The behavior of the vehicle during locking with
the vehicle key depends on the following settings:
If the locking of the vehicle is confirmed with
a light signal or a sound signal.
If the exterior mirrors are automatically folded
in and out when the vehicle is locked and unl