Heater and interior ventilation
1 - Air supply to the windshield and side windows
2 - Air supply to the upper body
The wheels allow you to smoothly open and close the air supply, and the levers provide a change in the direction of the flow of air entering the passenger compartment
3 - Air supply to the legs in the front of the cabin
Similar nozzles are available in the rear of the cabin
4 - Air supply regulator
Heating and ventilation work when the ignition key is in position 1 or 2
5 - Temperature controller
6 - Air distribution regulator to the windows
- to the upper body
- to the feet
Any intermediate positions are possible
7 — Key of inclusion of heating of back glass
8 - Key for turning on the circulation mode
Automatic air conditioner*
1 - Air supply to the windshield and side windows
2 - Air supply to the upper body
The side wheels allow you to smoothly open and close the air supply, and the levers provide a change in the direction of the flow of incoming air. The middle wheel adjusts the ratio of cold and warm air
3 - Air supply to the legs in the front of the cabin
Similar nozzles are available in the rear of the cabin
4 - Circulation mode / Automatic control of outdoor air pollution (AUC) *
5 - Air supply regulator
6 - Temperature controller
7 - Automatic air distribution
8 - Individual air distribution
9 - Air intake grille for temperature sensor - do not block
10 - Temperature indicator, supply air
11 - Defrosting and drying glasses
12 - Air conditioning
13 - Heated rear window (Chapter Rear window heater)
Air supply
Stepwise (1 to 4) air supply adjustment. Heating and ventilation are more efficient, the stronger the air supply. Pregnant O fan and heating off. Pregnant O The air supply can be completely stopped by pressing the circulating mode key.
Temperature
To increase the temperature in the passenger compartment, turn the knob to the right (red marking). For accelerated warm-up, turn the knob to the extreme right position. Then choose a temperature that is comfortable for you.
Air distribution
You can direct the air entering the cabin to the windows , to the upper body and to the legs . Can be installed in all intermediate positions. If the air is directed towards the legs , then a small amount of air also flows to the windows to prevent them from fogging up. Recommended as a standard setting "6 hours" (refer to illustration above).
Rear window heating
At the included heating of back glass the control lamp burns. Rear window heating is turned off automatically, refer to Section Rear window heater.
Circulation mode
If there are unpleasant odors in the outside air, you can stop its flow into the cabin for a while. In this case, only the air in the cabin will be used.
If the windows fog up when the circulation mode is on, turn off the circulation mode and, if necessary, increase the air supply.
Draft-free ventilation
You can adjust the air flow to the upper body according to your desire.
The knurled wheels 1 allow you to smoothly open and close the nozzles. Levers 2 allow you to change the direction of the air entering the passenger compartment.
Adjust the nozzles so that the air flow does not fall directly on you, but passes by.
Microfilter
The microfilter installed in your BMW traps dust and pollen particles present in the air taken in from outside. During maintenance, it is replaced. The need for early replacement of the filter can be identified by a significant decrease in the maximum air supply.
For more information on filter replacement, see Section Replacing the Cabin Air Filter Element.
Fast ventilation
1. Turn the air blower control to position 4.
2. Set the temperature controller to the far left (blue marking) position. Then choose a temperature that is comfortable for you in the cabin.
3. Set the air distribution regulator to the position.
4. Open the nozzles to supply air to the upper body.
Quick interior warm-up
1. Turn the air blower control to position 3.
2. Set the temperature controller to the far right (red marking) position. Then choose a temperature that is comfortable for you in the cabin.
3. Set the air distribution regulator to position .
Defrosting and drying glasses
1. Turn the air blower control to position 4.
2. Set the temperature controller to the far right (red marking) position.
3. Set the air distribution regulator to position .
4. To defrost the rear window, turn on its heating.
Heating
If the windows are not frozen or fogged up, the following installation is recommended:
1. Turn the air blower control to position 2.
2. Use the temperature regulator to select a temperature that is pleasant for you in the cabin.
3. Set the air distribution regulator to the position. Pleasant temperature in the cabin in all weather conditions ensures comfortable conditions on the road. This contributes not only to your well-being, but also to road safety. A large number of nozzles, their location, the possibility of individual adjustment ensure such an air distribution that is not accompanied by drafts. The microfilter and the activated carbon filter purify the outside air entering the passenger compartment. And the use of CFC-free refrigerant in the air conditioner helps to protect the environment.
Good microclimate for good health
Use the automation - press the key 7. Choose a temperature that is pleasant for you, for example 22°C. use air conditioning (12) You can, as soon as the outside temperature exceeds 5°C. The air conditioner dries the air, prevents the windows from fogging up if, for example, people get into the car in wet clothes. Adjust nozzles (2) so that the air does not fall directly on you, but flows around you on the sides. Grooved wheel between nozzles (2) turn to the middle position, as a certain amount of cold air helps you not to tire out at the wheel.
See below for more details on how to set the automatic air conditioner.
# You can set the car so that when it is unlocked with the remote control of your private key, the automatic air conditioning will turn on, the settings of which have been set in advance.
Automatic air distribution
Automatic program (AUTO) will relieve you of the care of adjusting the distribution and supply of air and, in addition, will bring the temperature parameters entered by you in accordance with external conditions (summer Winter). At any time of the year, the system will provide pleasant climatic comfort in the car. Choose a temperature that is comfortable for you in the cabin, for example 22°C. The parameters entered by you, as well as the inscription AUTO for air supply, are displayed on indicator 10. Open the deflectors of the air supply nozzles to the upper body. In the warm season, turn on the air conditioner. Maximum cooling is provided when the knurled wheel 3 is set to the position "Cold".
Individual air distribution
You can set the air distribution mode yourself and thus deactivate the automatic system. Air is supplied to the glasses , to the upper body , to the legs .
Temperature
The numbers on the indicator are indicators of the temperature in the cabin. It is advisable to set the temperature to 22°C, even when the air conditioner is on. After the start of the movement, the selected temperature - both in summer and in winter - is established very quickly and maintained at a constant level.
Grooved wheel 3 (subsection "Draft-free ventilation") turn to the middle position, as a certain amount of cold air helps you not to tire out at the wheel. Use this opportunity to make easy adjustments to the microclimate in the cabin.
By setting the temperature to 32°C, you turn on the maximum unregulated heating power. Selecting 16°C while the air conditioner is on enables full cooling power.
Air supply
By pressing the left or right part of the button, you can adjust the air supply. The automatic air supply mode is switched off, but the automatic air distribution mode remains.
If you press the left part of the button at the minimum level of fan operation, then all indications will go out: the fan, heater and air conditioner will turn off, the air supply will be blocked. By pressing any button on the automatic air conditioner, you can turn the system on again.
Defrosting and drying glasses
This program will quickly defrost and dry the windshield and side windows.
Conditioning
When the air conditioner is switched on, the incoming outside air is cooled, dehumidified and, if necessary - depending on the selected temperature - reheated.
Depending on weather conditions, the windshield may fog up for a while after starting the engine.
When the outdoor temperature is below +5°C, turn off the air conditioner. This will help you keep your windows from fogging up.
If the windows fog up after turning off, turn on the air conditioner again.
Water condensate is deposited in the air conditioner, which is drained under the car. Therefore, traces of water on the road are not a sign of a malfunction.
Circulation mode
If there are unpleasant odors in the outside air, you can temporarily stop its flow into the cabin. In this case, the system will use only the air in the passenger compartment.
If the windows fog up when the circulation mode is on, turn off the circulation mode and, if necessary, increase the air supply.
Automatic control of outdoor air pollution (AUC)
If there are unpleasant odors in the outside air, you can stop its flow into the cabin. In this case, the system will use only the air in the passenger compartment. Sequential pressing of the key allows you to select one of three operating modes:
The control lamps do not light up: outside air enters.
Left indicator lamp on: AUC mode. The system determined the increased concentration of harmful substances in the outside air and blocked its entry into the cabin. Only the air in the cabin is used.
Subsequently, depending on the quality of the air, a switch is made from the circulation mode to the supply of outside air and vice versa.
The right control lamp is on: the supply of outside air is completely stopped. Only the air in the cabin is used.
If the windows fog up when the circulation mode is on, turn off the circulation mode and, if necessary, increase the air supply.
Rear window heating
At the included heating of back glass the control lamp burns. Rear window heating is turned off automatically, refer to Section Rear window heater.
Draft-free ventilation
You can adjust the airflow to your upper body according to your needs.
The knurled wheels 1 allow you to smoothly open and close the nozzles. Levers 2 allow you to change the direction of the air entering the passenger compartment.
Adjust the nozzles so that the air does not fall directly on you, but flows around you on the sides.
The grooved wheel 3 will allow you to add more or less cold air to the air coming to the upper body.
Microfilter, activated carbon filter*
Your BMW is equipped with a microfilter that traps dust and pollen particles present in the air taken in from outside. The activated carbon filter removes gaseous harmful substances from the incoming air. During maintenance, the combined filter* is replaced. The need for its early replacement can be determined by a significant decrease in the maximum air supply.
For more information on filter replacement, see Section Replacing the Cabin Air Filter Element.