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A congenial climate
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Airflow directed toward the windshield
and side windows
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Defrosting windows and removing
condensation
Air for the upper body region
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Adjusting the air volume manually
The serrated dials allow you to open
and close the air supply vent outlets
through an infinitely-variable range.
The levers change the direction of the
airflow. You can find more information
on adjusting for draft-free ventilation on
page 92
Switching off automatic climate control
Switching cooling function on and off
manually
10 Setting the temperature, right side of
passenger compartment
11 Residual heat mode
12 AUTO program
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Air to footwell
Setting the temperature, left side of
passenger compartment
13 Outside air/AUC Automatic recircu-
lated-air control/recirculated air
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Maximum cooling
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14 Indicator lamp for independent ventila-
tion
system ensures that the selected tempera-
ture is achieved as quickly as possible. It
then maintains this temperature, regard-
less of the season.
> Activation time set:
The indicator lamp
comes on
> Independent ventilation switched on:
The indicator lamp
Defrosting windows and removing
condensation
flashes
15 Rear window defroster
This program quickly removes
ice and condensation from the
windshield and front side win-
dows.
16 Air grill for interior temperature sensor –
please keep clear and unobstructed
All other setting options for the automatic
climate control can be found at "Climate"
and in the menu on the Control Display,
refer to pages 90 and 91.
The current setting for air distribution is dis-
played on the Control Display.
Adjusting air volume manually
You can adjust the air volume
by turning. You can reactivate
the automatic mode for the air
volume with the AUTO button.
A congenial climate
To use the automatic function, press the
AUTO button. Select an interior tempera-
ture you find pleasant.
Switching cooling function on and off
manually
The cooling function cools and
dehumidifies the incoming air
before also reheating it as
The following section contains more
detailed information on the available set-
ting options.
required, according to the temperature set-
ting. Depending on the weather, the wind-
shield may fog over briefly when the engine
is started.
The cooling function is only possible with
the engine running.
AUTO program
The cooling function comes on automati-
cally when you select the AUTO program.
The AUTO program adjusts the
air distribution to the wind-
shield and side windows,
Maximum cooling
towards the upper body and footwell as
well as the air volume, while also using your
preselected temperature setting as the
basis for adjusting the interior climate to
adapt to external seasonal influences.
This program quickly provides
maximum cooling.
The system switches to the
recirculated-air mode and the
air flows at maximum air volume only from
the vent outlets for the upper body area.
For this reason you should ensure that
these vent outlets are open before select-
ing this program.
The cooling function comes on automati-
cally when you select the AUTO program.
At the same time, a condensation sensor
controls the program in such a way that
window condensation is prevented as far
as possible.
AUC Automatic recirculated-air
control
Temperature adjustment
You can respond to unpleasant
odors or pollutants in the imme-
diate environment by tempo-
The figures on the display pro-
vide a general indication of inte-
rior temperature. A pleasant
adjustment is 727/226.
rarily suspending the supply of outside air.
The system then recirculates the air cur-
When you start the vehicle, this
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rently within the vehicle. AUC executes this
function automatically.
Switching off automatic climate
control
Press the button repeatedly to run through
the following control sequence:
The air volume, the heater and
the cooling function are all
switched off. You can restart
the automatic climate control
by pressing any of its buttons
except the REST button.
> Indicator lamps off: outside air flows
into the vehicle continuously
> Right indicator lamp on, AUC mode: the
system detects pollutants in the outside
air and responds by blocking the supply
of outside air when required.
Settings using Control Center
Ignition key:
Depending upon air quality require-
ments, in the automatic mode the sys-
tem alternates between its outside-air
and recirculated-air modes
> On vehicles with separate drives for
audio CDs and navigation DVDs, igni-
tion key in position 2
> Left indicator lamp on, recirculated-air
mode: the supply of outside air into the
vehicle is continuously blocked.
> On vehicles with one drive for audio
CDs, ignition key in position 1.
Control Center, for principle details, refer to
page 16:
If condensation starts to form on the
inside window surfaces during opera-
tion in the recirculated-air mode, you
should switch it off while also increasing
the air volume as required.
The recirculated-air mode should not be
used over a longer period of time, as the air
quality inside the vehicle deteriorates con-
tinuously.<
1. Press button.
The start menu is opened
Residual heat mode
If you press this button with the
engine switched off, the system
uses the warmth stored in the
engine to heat the interior, for
instance, while the vehicle is
stationary at a school to pick up a child.
You can adjust the automatic climate con-
trol settings as of ignition key position 2.
2. Move the controller to the left to open
"Climate".
You can set the following:
Provided that the engine has warmed to its
normal operating temperature and the bat-
tery is charged, you can use this function
for up to 15 minutes after switching off the
ignition. The LED within the button lights up
to confirm compliance with both of these
conditions.
> Separate air distribution for driver and
front passenger
> Adapting the temperature in the upper
body region
> Intensity of the AUTO program.
Manual air distribution
You can combine your air distribution your-
self and also individually adjust the air tem-
perature in the upper body area.
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1. Select "Vent settings and press the
controller
Adapting temperature in upper body
region
2. Select "AUTO and press the controller.
The manual air distribution is
switched on
1. Select "Vent settings and press the
controller
2. Select the field by moving the controller
and turn the controller to adjust the air
distribution.
3. Select the desired field by moving the
controller and turn the controller to
adjust the air distribution.
Setting intensity of AUTO program
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Airflow directed toward the windshield
and side windows, driver's side only
To meet your individual needs, you can
weaken or strengthen the intensity of the
automatic climate control.
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Airflow for the upper body
Air to footwell
Control Center, for principle details, refer to
page 16:
To select the front passenger area:
Move the controller to the right.
1. Open the menu
2. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller
Automatic air distribution
1. Select "Vent settings and press the
controller
3. Select "Climate control" and press the
controller
2. Select "AUTO" and press the controller.
4. Select "Automatic programs" and press
the controller
5. Select the desired intensity
The automatic air distribution is
switched on.
The program handles adjustment of the air
distribution, separately for the driver and
passenger side.
6. Press the controller.
Convertible program
To switch on the automatic air distribution
for the front passenger:
Move the controller to the right.
When the convertible top is opened, the
convertible program can also be selected.
In the convertible program, the automatic
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climate control is optimized for driving with
the convertible top open. In addition, the air
supply is increased as the speed increases.
You can select a display of more detailed
information in the service requirement dis-
play, refer to page 65.
If the convertible program has been
selected, it is automatically active every
time the top is opened.
Independent ventilation
The effect of the convertible program
can be greatly enhanced if the wind
deflector is fitted.<
The independent ventilation blows air into
the passenger compartment to lower inte-
rior temperatures.
The independent ventilation is controlled
using the Control Center. You can set two
different times for the system to start.
Ventilation
The independent ventilation remains on for
30 minutes. It can also be switched on and
off directly. Since the system uses a sub-
stantial 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 independent ventilation is ready for
use at any outside temperature up to igni-
tion key position 1.
You can use the serrated dials 1 to open
and close the vent outlets through an infi-
nitely-variable range, while the levers 2
allow you to adjust the airflow direction.
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.
Do not drop any foreign bodies into
the vent outlets, as otherwise these
could be catapulted outwards and lead to
injuries.<
Switching on and off directly
Ventilation for cooling
Control Center, for principle details, refer to
page 16:
Adjust the vent outlets to direct the flow of
cool air in your direction, for instance, if the
interior has become too warm, etc.
1. Open "Climate"
2. Select "Ventilation" and press the con-
troller
Draft-free ventilation
3. Select "Automatic ventilation" and
press the controller
Set the vent outlets so that the air flows
past you and is not directed straight at you.
4. Select "Parked car ventilation" and
press the controller.
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
The microfilter removes dust and pollen
from the incoming air. The activated-char-
coal filter provides additional protection by
filtering gaseous pollutants from the out-
side air. Your BMW center replaces this
combined filter as a standard part of your
scheduled maintenance.
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The independent ventilation is only
available for activation within the sub-
sequent 24 hours. After that, the time must
be reactivated.<
Preselecting activation times
Control Center, for principle details, refer to
page 16:
1. Open "Climate"
2. Select "Ventilation" and press the con-
troller
3. Select "Activation time" and press the
controller
The two preselected activation times
should differ by at least 31 minutes.<
4. Move the controller to the left or right to
select "Time 1" or "Time 2"
5. Select the time and press the controller.
The first time setting is highlighted
6. Turn the controller to make the adjust-
ment
7. Press the controller to apply the setting.
The next adjustment is highlighted
8. Make the remaining adjustments. After
the last adjustment, the time is stored.
Activating activation timer
Move the controller to the left or right to
select "Time 1" or "Time 2" and press the
controller.
The activation time is activated.
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