2006 BMW X5 Owner's Manual - Page 105

Air conditioner Temperature The graduations on the dial provide general reference values for the interior temperature. 707/22 6 is recommended as a comfortable setting. After driving begins, the selected temperature is reached as quickly as possible and kept constant by the control system. 105n Rear window defroster When the rear window defroster is activated, the LED lights up. The rear window defroster switches off automatically. Recirculated-air mode You can respond to unpleasant odors outside the vehicle by temporarily switching off the outside air supply. The system then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle. You can also use the button on the steering wheel to switch over to the recirculated-air mode, refer to page 23. If the windows fog over in the recirculated-air mode, switch the recirculated-air mode off and increase the air supply as required.< Overview Index Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 159 867 - © 07/05 BMW AG Air conditioning The air is cooled and dehumidified and - depending on the temperature setting - warmed again. Depending on the weather, the windshield may fog over briefly when the engine is started. You can reduce condensation forming on the windows by switching on the air conditioning. During air conditioning, condensation forms, which then exits under the vehicle. Traces of water on the ground are therefore normal.< Air supply You can adjust the air supply through an infinitely-variable range. The heating and ventilation become more and more effective as the air supply settings are increased. In the 0 setting, the blower and climate control are switched off and the outside air supply is blocked. Data Repairs You can direct air to flow onto the windows , toward the upper body and into the footwell . All intermediate settings are possible. In the setting, there is a low flow of air onto the windows to keep them free of condensation. Maintenance Air distribution Controls