BMW 530XD - Manual (Page 107)

Climate
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Since their current consumption is high, you
should not run them twice in succession unless
there has in the meantime been an opportunity
to recharge the car's battery by driving the car.
Both systems are controlled via iDrive or using
the remote control, see page
107 .
Independent ventilation system
The remote control and preselection of a
switch-on time can switch on the independent
ventilation system above outside temperatures
of approx. 15
6/597. In direct mode it is oper-
ational at any outside temperature, but not in
driving mode. If auxiliary heating is not fitted,
the independent ventilation system is opera-
tional at any temperature with a preselected
switch-on time.
Air emerges from the outlets for the upper body
zone in the instrument panel. The outlets must
therefore be open.
Auxiliary heater
The remote control and preselection of a
switch-on time can switch on the auxiliary
heater above outside temperatures of approx.
15
6/597. In direct mode it is operational at
any outside temperature, but not in driving
mode.
If you have not used the auxiliary heater
for several months, you may need to
switch the system on again after a few minutes
in order for the auxiliary heater to start up.
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With the ignition switched off, the heated air is
automatically directed to the windscreen, side
windows and footwell.
Following radio readiness, you can adjust the
interior temperature, air flow rate and air distri-
bution.
The auxiliary heater continues to run for a short
time after it has been switched off.
The symbol on the automatic air conditioning
display goes out.
Never run the auxiliary heater in enclosed
spaces, as inhaling the harmful exhaust
gas from the engine can lead to loss of con-
sciousness with fatal consequences. The
exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, which
is colourless and odourless, but highly toxic.
Switch off the auxiliary heater before refuelling
the car.
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The auxiliary heater will not come on or
will switch itself off if there is not enough
fuel in the tank for less than approx. 50 km,
approx. 30 miles.
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Switching on and off directly
iDrive concept, see page 14 .
1. Call up the start menu.
2. Move the controller to the left to call up "Cli-
mate".
3. Select "Independent mode " and press the
controller.
4. Select "Direct operation " and press the
controller.
5. Select "Independent heater" or "Independ-
ent ventilation" and press the controller.
The independent ventilation system/auxil-
iary heater is on.
The symbol on the automatic air conditioning
display flashes.
Preselecting switch-on times
iDrive concept, see page 14 .
1. Call up the start menu.
2. Move the controller to the left to call up
"Climate".
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