With the help of the pre-set switch-on time, you can enter an already heated passenger compartment in winter. In addition, it facilitates the release of the car from snow and ice.
Autonomous heating system automatically turns off after 30 minutes of operation. Due to the significant power consumption, you should not turn on the system twice in a row, preventing the battery from being recharged on the go between turns on.
With a conventional heating system:
- Move the air distribution control up or down as desired, so that the heated air exits either through the heated glass nozzles or through the lower ventilation grilles for heating the feet (in the front and in the back).
- Shut off the outside air supply (as well as the grille at the end of the center console).
- Rotary fan control set to vertical position (for about "12 hours").
With air conditioning:
Open the ventilation grilles using the air distribution levers, and close the grille on the center console through which outside air is drawn in.
With automatic air conditioning:
Warm air is automatically supplied to the passenger compartment through the defroster nozzles and through the front and rear foot warmers. Starting from key position "1" you can adjust the distribution of air flows manually using the buttons.
If the ignition key is in the position "1", then in the presence of any heating system you can regulate the air temperature in the cabin using the appropriate regulators. At the position "0" ignition key, the system operates at maximum performance.
Note: The heating remains on for some time after it has been switched off (with the LED off).
At air temperatures above +16°C, an autonomous ventilation system can operate, reducing the air temperature in the cabin (with the same ignition key positions as for the autonomous heating system).
With a conventional heating system:
- Open the air ducts with the lever; however, ventilation is more efficient through outdoor air intake grilles (front or center console).
- Rotary fan control set to vertical position (for about "12 hours").
With air conditioning:
Open the ventilation grilles with the air distribution levers; however, ventilation is more efficient through outdoor air intake grilles (front or rear).
With automatic air conditioning:
Air intake is regulated automatically by guide and dosing grids on the dashboard. Therefore, for effective ventilation, these grilles must be fully open.
Important instructions:
- If the autonomous heating system does not turn on after 2 start attempts (no more) or switches off by itself, contact a BMW workshop.
- Do not turn on the autonomous heating system in enclosed spaces! Always turn off the auxiliary heater when refueling!
Recommendation: In the warm season, the system should be turned on approximately once a month for 5 minutes.
At temperatures above +5°C, proceed as follows:
Timer system:Hold button "A-TEMP" pressed for 3 seconds, the display will show the letter "E".
With on-board computer:Hold down the buttons at the same time "A-TEMP" And "ZEIT" pressed for 3 seconds, the display will show "IN". After that, you can turn on the autonomous heating system once (in manual on/off mode).