BMW 2001 325CI, Manual

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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 — e.g. 72
7
(+22
6
). Whenever
the outside temperature is above 41
7
(+5
6
), you can also use the air condi-
tioner 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 air 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 in
addition 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 — e. g. 72
7
(+22
6
). The
temperature selected and AUTO for
the air supply appear in display 10,
refer to the overview on page
102 .
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
106 ) 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, even if the air conditioner is on.
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
106 ) 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
). The
air conditioner is at full cooling output
at 60
7
(+16
6
).
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