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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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