BMW 01 41 0 155 307 - Manual (Page 98)

98 n Automatic climate control *
Tips for pleasant driving
Use the automatic system (switch on
AUTO button 7). Select an interior
temperature that is comfortable for
you – we recommend +72 7 (+22 6).
When the outside temperature is above
+41 7 (+5 6), you can also use the air
conditioner 12. This will dry the air as
well as preventing condensation on the
window surfaces – if there are passen-
gers with damp clothing, for example.
Set the outlets 2 so that the air flows
past you and is not directed straight at
you. Set the rotary dial between the air
outlets 2 for the upper body to a
medium position, since air that is some-
what cooler promotes driving without
fatigue.
Detailed setting options are described
for you in the following section.
Automatic air distribution
The AUTO program assumes
the adjustment of the air distri-
bution and the air supply for you and
adapts the temperature to external
influences (summer, winter) to meet
preferences you can specify. This
program maintains a comfortable in-car
climate regardless of the season. Select
an interior temperature that is comfort-
able for you – we recommend +72 7
(+22 6). The selected temperature
and
AUTO for the air flow appear in
the display 10 (refer to the overview on
page
96 ). Open the air outlets for the
upper body area. Switch on the air
conditioner in warm weather. The
maximum cooling capacity is achieved
when you set rotary dial 3 (refer to
page
100 ) to cold.
Individual air distribution
You can cancel the AUTO
program by selecting specific
distribution patterns to suit your
own individual requirements.
You can direct air to flow onto the
windows
, toward the upper body
and into the footwell .
Temperature
The figures in the display
provide a general indication of
interior temperature. We recommend
+72 7 (+22 6) as a comfortable
setting, whether the air conditioner is
operating or not. When you start the
vehicle, the system ensures that the
selected temperature is reached as
quickly as possible. It then maintains
this temperature, regardless of the
season.
Set rotary dial 3 (refer to "Draft-free
ventilation" on page
100 ) to a medium
setting, since air that is somewhat
cooler promotes driving without fatigue.
You can use this setting for mixing air to
make minor comfort modifications.
You can set uncontrolled heater
output up to +90 7 (+32 6). At
+60 7 (+16 6), full cooling output is
available from an activated air condi-
tioner.
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