2009 BMW 5 Series Owner's Manual - Page 117

16 Air grill for interior temperature sensor - please keep clear and unobstructed The current setting for air distribution is displayed on the Control Display. 3. Select "Automatic programs" and press the controller. A congenial climate The AUTO program offers the optimum air distribution and air volume for virtually all conditions, refer to AUTO program below. Now you only need to select an interior temperature pleasant to you. The following sections contain more detailed information on the available setting options. Most settings are stored for the remote control currently in use, also refer to Personal Profile settings on page 31. 4. Select the desired intensity and press the controller. The marked intensity of the automatic program is switched on. Controls AUTO program The AUTO program handles the adjustment of air volume and air distribution to the windshield and side windows, in the direction of the upper body and in the footwell. It also adapts your instructions for the temperature to outside influences throughout the year. The cooling function is switched on along with the AUTO program. At the same time, a condensation sensor controls the program in such a way that window condensation is prevented as much as possible. Temperature Set the desired temperature individually on the driver's and front passenger side. The automatic climate control adjusts this temperature as quickly as possible at any time of year, if necessary with the maximum cooling or heating capacity, and then keeps it constant. When changing between different temperature settings in rapid succession, the automatic climate control does not have sufficient time to adjust the set temperature.< In the highest setting you activate the maximum heating output, regardless of the outside temperature. Intensity of AUTO program You can adjust the intensity of the AUTO program by repeatedly pressing the AUTO button. The respective current setting is briefly displayed on the Control Display when the button is pressed. You can also adjust the intensity of the AUTO program via iDrive. 1. Press the button. This opens the start menu. 2. Move the controller to the left to open "Climate". Adjusting temperature in upper body region 1. Press the button to display the current setting on the Control Display. 115 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips At a glance