BMW 7 Series: Seat and armrest heating
Concept
The system heats seats and armrests as
needed.
General information
Seat heating can also be used without armrest
heating. Deactivate the armrest heating as
needed.
Overview
Front

Seat and armrest heating
Rear

Seat and armrest heating
Switching on
Press the button once for each
temperature
level.
The maximum temperature is reached when
three LEDs are lit.
When ECO PRO is activated, the heating output
is reduced.
If the trip is continued within approx. 15 minutes
after a stop, seat and armrest heating is activated
automatically with the temperature selected last.
Additional information:
ECO PRO
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:
- "CAR"
- "Settings"
- "Climate control"
- Select the desired menu item.
- Select desired seat.
- Press the Controller and turn it to set the seat
heating distribution.
Switching armrest heating on/off
Via iDrive:
- "CAR"
- "Settings"
- "Climate control"
- "Seat and armrest heating"
- Select desired seat.
- "Heat armrests with seat"
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Concept
Integrated fans in the seat and armrest areas
provide a comfortable seat temperature.
Overview
Front
Active seat ventilation
Rear
Active seat ventilation
Switching on
Press the button onc
Vehicle features and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country-specific
and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily ava
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NOTE: Certain weather conditions can lead to fogging on the inside of the
headlight
lens.
This is not necessarily a fault that requires replacement of the
headlight.
Permissible fogging. Headlight does not need to be replaced.
Impermissible fogging. Replace the headlight.
Fig. 42: Identifying
Necessary preliminary work
Remove left TURBOCHARGER.
Release screws (1).
Remove electric changeover valve.
Installation note:
Replace O-ring.
Fig. 475: Identifying Electric Changeover Valve Screws
Assemble engine.
Follow diagnosis instruction.
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