BMW 5 Series: Ambient air package

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 fragrance, ionization contributes to well-being and relaxation while driving.

General information

Two different fragrances can be selected in the vehicle. A variety of other fragrances is possible by replacing the fragrance cartridges.

The following criteria can influence the perception of scents in the car's interior:

• Automatic climate control settings.
• Temperature and air humidity.
• Time of day and season.
• Physical condition of the vehicle occupants, for instance fatigue.

BMW recommends the use of genuine BMW fragrance cartridges.

The genuine BMW fragrance cartridges are not suitable for refilling. When a cartridge is empty, replace it with a new fragrance cartridge

Safety information

Warning

Refilled genuine BMW fragrance cartridges can cause the emission of harmful substances, malfunctions, and damage to the system. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Do not refill genuine fragrance cartridges. When a cartridge is empty, replace it with a new fragrance cartridge.

Ionization

Concept

Ionization cleans the car's interior air of suspended particles.

Switching on/off

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle".

2. "Vehicle settings".

3. "Climate functions".

4. If necessary, "Air quality".

5. "Ionization".

The climate control display indicates that ionization is switched on.

Fragrancing

General information

Fragrancing is done at intervals in order to avoid a habituation effect.

Two fragrance cartridges in the vehicle allow switching between the fragrances.

The fragrance cartridges are located in the glove compartment.

To ensure a pleasant fragrance inside of the vehicle when starting the trip, fragrancing can occur prior to the trip. The system is automatically switched on with the parked-car ventilation if fragrancing was switched on at the end of the last trip.

Functional requirements

• Fragrance cartridges are sufficiently filled.
• Interior temperature between 41 ℉/+5 в„ѓ and 104 ℉/+40 в„ѓ.
• Open the vents to allow the fragrance to flow out.

Selecting the fragrance

Two different fragrances can be selected in the vehicle.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle".

2. "Vehicle settings".

3. "Climate functions".

4. "Fragrance".

5. Select the desired setting.

The setting is stored for the driver profile currently used.

Switching fragrancing on/off, adjusting intensity

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle".

2. "Vehicle settings".

3. "Climate functions".

4. "Fragrance".

5. "Level".

6. Select the desired setting.

Display

The illustrations on the Control Display show the actual filling level of the fragrance cartridges.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle".

2. "Vehicle settings".

3. "Climate functions".

4. "Fragrance".

The fill level of the current fragrance is displayed.

5. Select the desired setting.

When an empty fragrance cartridge is indicated, the cartridge still contains a fluid carrying the fragrance.

However, it is not sufficient for fragrancing.

When a fragrance cartridge requires replacement, a Check Control message is displayed

Inserting fragrance cartridges

The fragrance cartridges are located in the glove compartment.

1. Open the glove compartment.

2. Press on the bottom of the cartridge holder.

The cartridge holder slides down.

3. Remove the cover of the fragrance cartridge.

Hold the cover on the top to slide it from the fragrance cartridge.

4. Insert the removed cover on the back side of the fragrance cartridge.

5. Position fragrance cartridge such that the chip faces away from the cartridge holder.

6. Insert the fragrance cartridge without pressure into the cartridge holder. The cartridge snaps lightly into place.

7. Push the cartridge holder up, until it engages.

Make sure that no objects press against the cartridge holder from below, otherwise the function of the ambient air package could be impacted.

8. Close the glove compartment.

Removing the fragrance cartridge

The fragrance cartridges are located in the glove compartment.

1. Open the glove compartment.

2. Press on the bottom of the cartridge holder.

The cartridge holder slides down.

3. Pull desired fragrance cartridge from the holder.

Fragrance cartridge, arrow 1: first fragrance indicated on the Control Display.

Fragrance cartridge, arrow 2: second fragrance indicated on the Control Display.

4. Pull desired fragrance cartridge from the holder.

Recycling

Empty fragrance cartridges can be taken to a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop for recycling.

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