Auxiliary Heater; Independent Ventilation - BMW 730i Owner's Handbook Manual

Rear-seat area ventilation
You can adjust the airflow direction with lever 1.
For further notes on ventilation of the rear area,
see page 106.

Independent ventilation

control/auxiliary heater*
Both systems are operated via iDrive or the
remote control, see page 110.
The independent ventilation control ventilates
the interior of the car and lowers its temperature
as necessary.
The auxiliary heater heats the interior, and it
facilitates removing snow and ice from the exte-
rior.
Two different switch-on times can be prese-
lected. The systems can also be switched on/
off using the remote control. They remain
switched on for 30 minutes.
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.
Independent ventilation control
The remote control and preselection of a
switch-on time can switch on the independent
ventilation control above outside temperatures
of approx. 156/597. In direct mode it is oper-
ational at any outside temperature, but not in
driving mode.
Air emerges from the adjustable outlets for the
upper body zone in the instrument panel. The
outlets must therefore be open.
108
Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 013 197 - © 02/07 BMW AG

Auxiliary heater

The remote control and preselection of a
switch-on time can switch on the auxiliary
heater above outside temperatures of approx.
156/597. 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
With the ignition switched off, the heated air is
automatically directed to the windscreen, side
windows and footwell.
The auxiliary heater continues to run for a short
time after it has been switched off.
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.<
The auxiliary heater will not come on if
there is not enough fuel in the tank for at
least approx. 50 km, approx. 30
Switching on and off directly
iDrive, principle, see page 14.
1. Press the button to call up the start
menu.
2. Move the controller towards "Climate".
3. If necessary select
controller to proceed to the other page of
the menu.
4. Select "Stationary" and press the control-
ler.
up.<
miles.<
symbol and press the