BMW X3 2018 Owner's Manual page 235

With constant recirculated-air mode, the air qual‐
ity in the car's interior deteriorates and the fog‐
ging of the windows increases.
If there is window condensation, switch off recir‐
culated-air mode or defog the windows, refer to
page 235.
Controlling the air flow manually
Concept
The air flow for climate control can be adjusted
manually.
Operation
Press the left or right side of the button:
decrease or increase air flow.
The intensity is indicated by LEDs. The highest
level is active when seven LEDs are lit.
The air flow of the automatic climate control may
be reduced automatically to save battery power.
Controlling the air distribution
manually
Concept
The air distribution for climate control can be ad‐
justed manually.
Operation
Turn the wheel to select the de‐
sired program or the desired in‐
termediate setting.
▷ Windows.
▷ Upper body region.
▷ Windows, upper body region, and floor
area.
▷ Floor area.
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Climate control
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation
Concept
Ice and condensation are quickly removed from
the windshield and the front side windows.
Settings
Make the following settings to defrost the win‐
dows and remove condensation:
▷ Direct the air distribution onto the windows.
▷ Increasing the air flow.
▷ Increase the temperature.
▷ Switch on the air conditioning if needed.
Rear window defroster
Press button. The LED lights up.
The function is available with the engine running.
The rear window defroster switches off automat‐
ically after a certain period of time.
Microfilter
The microfilter removes dust and pollen from the
incoming air.
Have this filter changed during vehicle mainte‐
nance, refer to page 334.
CONTROLS
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