BMW Saloon 3 Series Owner's Handbook Manual page 289

Adjusting the air distribution
manually
Principle
The air distribution for air conditioning can be set
manually.
Operation
Press the button repeatedly to select a
programme:
▷ Windows, upper body area and footwell.
▷ Upper body area and footwell.
▷ Footwell.
▷ Windows and footwell.
▷ Windows.
▷ Windows and upper body.
▷ Upper body area.
Selected air distribution is shown on the climate
display.
SYNC programme
Principle
The following settings on the driver's side can be
transferred to the front passenger's side:
▷ Temperature.
▷ Air flow.
▷ Air distribution.
▷ AUTO programme.
Switching on/off
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Climate comfort"
4. "Synchronise"
The programme is automatically switched off if
the settings are changed on the front passenger
side.
Air conditioning
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Defrosting the windscreen and
removing condensation
Principle
Ice and condensation are quickly removed from
the windscreen and the front side windows.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
The LED is illuminated when the sys‐
tem is switched on.
The air flow can be adjusted manually when the
system is switched on.
If there is condensation, press the but‐
ton or switch on the cooling function to
use the condensation sensor. Ensure that air can
flow towards the windscreen.
Rear window heating
Press the button. The LED is illumina‐
ted.
The function is available when the engine is run‐
ning.
The rear window heating is switched off auto‐
matically after a certain period of time.
Microfilter/activated carbon filter
The microfilter traps dust and pollen in the in‐
coming air.
The activated carbon filter also removes gaseous
pollutants from the outside air entering the vehi‐
cle.
Have this combined filter replaced during main‐
tenance of the vehicle.
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