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Climate control – BMW 550i xDrive Gran Turismo 2010 User Manual

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If the windows are fogged over, switch off
the recirculated-air mode and press the
AUTO button on the driver's side to utilize
the condensation sensor. Make sure that air
can flow onto the windshield.

Continuous recirculated-air mode
The recirculated-air mode should not be

used for an extended period of time, as the air
quality inside the vehicle deteriorates steadily.◀

Cooling function

The passenger compartment can only be
cooled with the engine running.

Press the button.
The air is cooled and dehumidified and

– depending on the temperature setting –
warmed again.

Depending on the weather, the windshield may
fog up briefly when the engine is started.
The cooling function is switched on automati‐
cally with the AUTO program.
When using the automatic climate control,

con‐

densation water, refer to page 148,

develops

that exits underneath the vehicle.

Rear window defroster

Press the button.
The rear window defroster switches off

automatically after a certain period of time.

All program

Press the button.
The current settings on the driver's side

for temperature, air volume, air distribution, and
AUTO program are transferred to the front pas‐
senger side and to the left and right rear*.
The program is switched off if the settings on
the front passenger side and in the rear* are
changed.

Residual heat

The heat stored in the engine is used to heat the
interior.

Functional requirement

Up to 20 minutes after the engine has been
switched off.

Warm engine.

The battery is sufficiently charged.

External temperature below 77 ℉/25 ℃.

Switching on

1.

Switch off the ignition.

2.

Press the right side of the button on

the driver's side.

is shown on the display of the automatic cli‐

mate control.
The interior temperature, air volume and air dis‐
tribution can be adjusted with the ignition
switched on.

Switching off

At the lowest fan speed, press the left side of the
button on the driver's side.

on the display of the automatic climate control

goes out.

Switching the system on/off

Switching off

Complete system:

At the lowest fan speed, press the
left side of the button on the driver's

side.

On the front passenger side:

At the lowest fan speed, press the
left side of the button on the front

passenger side.

Switching on

Press any button.

Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter

The microfilter removes dust and pollen from
the incoming air.

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