2006 BMW M6 Owner's Manual - Page 89

body. It is therefore necessary for these vents to be open for maximum cooling. The LED lights up when the function is switched on. With the ignition lock at radio readiness or higher the interior temperature, the air volume and the air distribution can be set. AUC Automatic recirculated-air control/recirculated-air mode You can respond to unpleasant odors or pollutants in the immediate environment by temporarily suspending the supply of outside air. The system then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle. In AUC mode, a sensor detects pollutants in the outside air and controls the shut-off automatically. Press the button repeatedly to run through the following control sequence: > LED off: outside air flows into the vehicle continuously. > Right LED on, AUC mode: the system detects pollutants in the outside air and responds by blocking the supply of outside air when required. > Left LED on, recirculated-air mode: the supply of outside air into the vehicle is shut off continuously. If condensation starts to form on the inside window surfaces during operation in the recirculated-air mode, you should switch it off while also increasing the air volume as required. The recirculated-air mode should not be used over a longer period of time, as the air quality inside the vehicle deteriorates continuously.< Switching off automatic climate control The air volume, the heater and the cooling function are all switched off. You can restart the automatic climate control by pressing any of its buttons except the REST button. Controls Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation 1 2 Knurled wheels for smoothly opening and closing air vents Levers for changing the airflow direction Do not drop any foreign objects into the vent outlets; otherwise, they could be catapulted outwards and cause injuries.< Driving tips Ventilation Ventilation for cooling Adjust the vent outlets to direct the flow of cool air in your direction, for instance, if the interior has become too warm, etc. Residual heat The heat stored in the engine is used to heat the passenger compartment, e.g. while stopped at a school to pick up a child. The function can be switched on when the following conditions are met: > up to 15 minutes after switching off the engine > engine at operating temperature > sufficient battery voltage > outside temperature below 777/256 Draft-free ventilation Set the vent outlets so that the air flows past you and is not directed straight at you. Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter The microfilter removes dust and pollen from the incoming air. The activated-charcoal filter provides additional protection by filtering gaseous pollutants from the outside air. Your BMW center replaces this combined filter as a stan87 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 118 - © 02/06 BMW AG At a glance