BMW Z4 Roadster Owner's Handbook Manual page 227

The cooling function is switched on automati‐
cally in the AUTO programme.
When the automatic air conditioning is in opera‐
tion, condensation develops and exits under‐
neath the vehicle.
Maximum cooling effect
Principle
When drive-ready state is switched on, the sys‐
tem is set to lowest temperature, optimum air
flow and recirculated-air mode.
General
The function is available at an outside tempera‐
ture above approximately 0 ℃/32 ℉ and when
drive-ready state is switched on.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
The LED is illuminated when the sys‐
tem is switched on.
The air flows from the side nozzles for the upper
body area. Therefore open the side nozzles.
The air flow can be adapted when the pro‐
gramme is active.
AUTO programme
Principle
The AUTO programme cools, ventilates or heats
the interior automatically.
The air flow, air distribution and temperature are
regulated automatically depending on the interior
temperature, the selected temperature setting
and the selected intensity setting.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
The LED is illuminated when the AUTO
programme is switched on.
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Climate
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Climate comfort"
4. "Heating/ventilation"
5. "Driver"
6. "Automatic"
Depending on the selected temperature, inten‐
sity AUTO programme and external influences,
the air is directed towards the windscreen, the
side windows upper body and into the footwell.
The cooling function, see page 226, is switched
on automatically in the AUTO programme.
A condensation sensor also controls the pro‐
gramme so that window condensation is avoided
as much as possible.
The AUTO programme is automatically switched
off when the air distribution is set manually.
Intensity
With the AUTO programme switched on, the in‐
tensity can be adjusted. This changes the auto‐
matic control for the air flow and air distribution.
Press top or bottom side of button: re‐
duce or increase intensity.
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Climate comfort"
4. "Heating/ventilation"
5. "Driver"
6. "Level"
7. Set the desired intensity.
The air flow and air distribution are controlled au‐
tomatically in line with the selected intensity.
The selected intensity is shown on the climate
display.
CONTROLS
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