Get Controls and features -> Automatic climate control Guide for BMW X5 SUV First Generation (2000-2006)

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1 Airflow directed toward the

windshield and side windows

4 Rear footwell ventilation

7 Individual air distribution 112

5 Airflow for the upper body in the

rear seat 114

8 Temperature, left side of passenger

compartment 112

2 Airflow for the upper body 114

3 Airflow for the footwell

6 Automatic air distribution and

supply 112

9 Display for temperature and air

supply 112

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10 Temperature, right side of

passenger compartment 112

13 AUC Automatic recirculated-air

control 113

16 Maximum cooling 113

or residual heat utilization 113

11 Defrosting windows and removing

condensation 112

14 Rear window defroster 113

15 Air supply 112

17 Air grill for interior temperature

sensor – please keep clear and

unobstructed

12 Air conditioning 113

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Tips for pleasant driving

Individual air distribution

Air supply

For nearly all conditions, AUTO pro-

gram 6 offers the optimal air distribution

and airflow volume. Select the interior

temperature that is comfortable for you.

You can cancel the AUTO

program by selecting spe-

cific air distribution patterns cally controlled, and AUTO appears in

In the AUTO program

the air supply is automati-

for your personal comfort,

the automatic air supply

remains in operation. You can direct air by pressing the left or right half of the

the display 9, refer to overview on

page 110. You can vary the air supply

Detailed setting options are described

for you in the following section.

to flow onto the windows

the upper body , and into the foot-

well . You can reactivate the auto-

, toward

button. When your setting is displayed

by bars, the automatic air supply is

switched off. Automatic air distribution

Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle

center can program the settings

of your vehicle in such a manner that,

when you unlock the vehicle with your

individualized key, your own personal-

ized setting for the automatic climate

control is initiated.<

matic air distribution mode by selecting maintains its setting. You can reactivate

the AUTO button.

the automatic air supply by pressing the

AUTO button.

Temperature

When you press the left side of the but-

ton during operation at minimum blower

temperature settings on the speed all displays are canceled: the

You can make individual

driver's side or the front

passenger side. Your specifications

appear in the display 9. The displayed

temperature values are reference val-

ues for the interior temperature. We

recommend 727/226 as a comfort-

able setting, whether the air conditioner

is operating or not. When you start the

vehicle, the AUTO program ensures

that the selected temperature is

blower, heating and air conditioner are

switched off. The outside air supply is

closed. You can switch the system back

on by pressing any button of the auto-

matic climate control, except the MAX

button 16.

Automatic air distribution

The AUTO program

adjusts the airflow and

distribution patterns for you while also

using your preselected temperature

setting as the basis for adjusting the

interior climate to adapt to external

influences: summer, winter.

Defrosting windows and removing

condensation

This program quickly

removes ice and conden-

sation from the windshield and the side

windows.

achieved as quickly as possible. It then

maintains this temperature, regardless

of the season.

To change the units of measurement

of the display 7/6, refer to page 76

or 83.

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With the button on the steering wheel

Air conditioning

AUC Automatic recirculated-air

control

you can also switch between Off and

recirculated-air mode or AUC and recir-

culated-air mode, refer to page 23.

The air is cooled and

dehumidified and —

You can respond to

unpleasant odors or pollut-

depending on the temperature setting —

warmed again. Depending on the

weather, the windshield may fog over

briefly when the engine is started. You

can reduce condensation forming on

the windows by switching on the air

conditioning.

ants in the immediate environment by

shutting off the supply of outside air.

The system then recirculates the air

currently within the vehicle. In AUC

operating mode, a sensor detects pol-

lutants in the external air and controls

the shut-off automatically.

If the windows fog over in the

recirculated-air mode, switch the

recirculated-air mode off and increase

the air supply as required.<

Rear window defroster

During air conditioning condensa-

tion forms, which then exits under

the vehicle. That traces of water on the

ground are therefore normal.<

When the rear window

defroster is activated, the

Press the button repeatedly to run

through the following control sequence

indicator lamp comes on. The rear win-

dow defroster switches off automati-

cally.

> Indicator lamps off: outside air supply

operational

> Left indicator lamp on, AUC mode:

the system recognizes pollutants in

the outside air and blocks the flow of

air when necessary. The system then

recirculates the air currently within

the vehicle.

Maximum cooling

Residual heat

You will get maximum cool-

ing capacity using this pro-

Press button when the motor

is switched off, but warm.

gram if the engine is running and the

outside temperature is above approx.

417/56.

The heat which is stored in the engine

is utilized for heating the interior when

Depending on the air quality, the

The temperature display 9 jumps to

607/166, the system switches over

to the recirculated-air mode, and the

maximum air supply flows from the ven-

automatic system then switches back the engine has been switched off –

and forth between outside air supply while waiting at a railroad crossing, for

and recirculation of the air within the instance.

vehicle

This function may be activated when

tilation grills only. That is why you need > Right-hand indicator lamp on: the

the outside temperature is below

approx. 597/156, the engine is at

operating temperature, and the battery

is adequately charged. The LED on the

button will light up when all conditions

have been met.

to keep these open if you select this

program.

outside air supply into the vehicle is

completely blocked. The system then

recirculates the air currently within

the vehicle.

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Ventilation

Rear climate control

Air supply

The air vents for the upper body region 1 Air supply

0 Blower off

are adjustable:

2 Temperature

1 Serrated dials for opening and clos-

I Maximum blower speed

3 Adjusting the direction of the airflow

You can adjust the air supply for the

vent outlets through an infinitely-vari-

able range between the 0 and I set-

tings.

ing the vent outlets through an infi-

nitely-variable range

2 Selector levers for airflow direction

3 Use the serrated dial to control the

temperature of the airflow:

> Turn toward blue: colder

In the 0 setting, the blower is switched

off and the supply of air through the

vent outlets is blocked.

> Turn toward red: warmer.

Individual adjustments on the front-seat

control elements influence the air sup-

ply for rear passenger area climate con-

trol.

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