Independent Ventilation System; Remote Control - BMW 318i Owner's Handbook Manual

Both systems are operated via the Professional
*
radio , see separate operating instructions, or
via the remote control, see page 90.

Independent ventilation system

The independent ventilation system is
switched on, either with the remote control or at
a pre-selected switch-on time, above an out-
side temperature of approx. 156/59 7. If
operated directly, the independent ventilation
system can be used at any outside tempera-
ture, but not while the vehicle is being driven.
The air emerges through the outlets for the
upper body area in the dashboard. The outlets
must therefore be open.
Independent heating system
The independent heating system is switched
on, either with the remote control or using a
pre-selected switch-on time, under an outside
temperature of approx. 156/59 7. If operated
directly, the independent heating system can
be used at any outside temperature, but not
while the vehicle is being driven.
If you have not used the independent
heating system for several months, it may
be necessary to switch the system on again
after a few minutes for the independent heating
system to start up.<
While the ignition is switched off, the warmed
air is directed automatically to the windscreen,
the side windows and the footwell.
As of radio readiness, you can adjust the interior
temperature, the air flow rate and the air distri-
bution.
The independent heating system continues to
run for a short while after being switched off.
The symbol on the display of the automatic
air-conditioning system goes out.
Never operate the independent heating
system in enclosed spaces, as inhaling
the harmful exhaust gas 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 independent heating system
while refuelling.<
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The independent heating system will not
come on if the amount of fuel remaining in
the tank lasts for fewer than approx. 50 km,
approx. 30 miles of driving. The independent
heating system switches off if the exhaust pipe
under the front bumper is obstructed, e.g. when
you drive forwards into a pile of snow. This can
result in the formation of

Remote control*

1 Switching off
2 Switching on
3 LED
4 Aerial
The reception-dependent average range is
approx. 150 m, approx. 165 yd.
The range is best when you hold the
remote control as high as possible with
the aerial pointing up. When switching on and
off, do not touch the aerial.<
Switching on
1. Press button 2 until LED 3 lights up in
green.
2. Within approx. 3 seconds, press button 2
again. The LED 3 flashes in green.
The symbol on the display of the automatic
air-conditioning system flashes.
Switching off
1. Press button 1 until LED 3 lights up in red.
2. Within approx. 3 seconds, press button 1
again. The LED 3 flashes in red.
The symbol on the display of the automatic
air-conditioning system goes out.
smoke.<