BMW 525i Owner's Manual page 92

14 Indicator lamp for independent ventila-
tion
Activation time set:
>
The indictor lamp
Independent ventilation on:
>
The indicator lamp
15 Rear window defroster
16 Air grill for interior temperature sensor –
please keep clear and unobstructed
All other setting options for the automatic
climate control can be found in the "Cli-
mate" menu and in the menu on the Con-
trol Display, as of page 91.
The current setting for air distribution is dis-
played on the Control Display.
A congenial climate
To use the automatic function, press the
AUTO button. Select an interior tempera-
ture you find pleasant.
The following section contains more
detailed information on the available set-
ting options.
The cooling function is only possible with
the engine running.
AUTO program
The AUTO program adjusts the
air distribution to the wind-
shield and side windows,
towards the upper body and footwell as
well as the air volume, while also using your
preselected temperature setting as the
basis for adjusting the interior climate to
adapt to external seasonal influences.
The cooling function comes on automati-
cally when you select the AUTO program.
At the same time, a condensation sensor
controls the program in such a way that
window condensation is prevented as far
as possible.
Adjusting temperature
The figures on the display pro-
vide a general indication of inte-
rior temperature. A pleasant
adjustment is 72 7/226.
90
When you start the vehicle, the system
ensures that the selected temperature is
achieved as quickly as possible. It then
maintains this temperature, regardless of
lights up
the season.
flashes
Defrosting windows and removing
condensation
Adjusting air volume manually
Switching cooling function on and off
manually
required, according to the temperature set-
ting. Depending on the weather, the wind-
shield may fog over briefly when the engine
is started.
The cooling function comes on automati-
cally when you select the AUTO program.
Maximum cooling
air flows at maximum air volume only from
the air vent outlets for the upper body area.
For this reason you should ensure that
these vent outlets are open before select-
ing this program.
AUC Automatic recirculated-air
control
rarily suspending the supply of outside air.
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This program quickly removes
ice and condensation from the
windshield and front side win-
dows.
You can adjust the air volume
by turning. You can reactivate
the automatic mode for the air
volume with the AUTO button.
The cooling function cools and
dehumidifies the incoming air
before also reheating it as
This program quickly provides
maximum cooling.
The system switches to the
recirculated-air mode and the
You can respond to unpleasant
odors or pollutants in the imme-
diate environment by tempo-