2007 BMW 7 Series Owner's Manual - Page 109

The interior temperature, air volume, and air distribution can be set starting from the radio ready state. Draft-free ventilation Set the vent outlets so that the air flows past you and is not directed straight at you. Switching cooling function on and off manually When activated, the air conditioner mode cools and dehumidifies the incoming air, reheating it as required, depending on the temperature setting. Depending on the weather, the windshield may fog over briefly when the engine is started. The cooling function is switched on automatically with the AUTO program. The passenger compartment can only be cooled with the engine running. Ventilation in rear 1 Knurled wheel for smoothly opening and closing the air vents Rear window defroster The rear window defroster switches off automatically after a while. Depending on your equipment package, the upper wires are used as an antenna and are not part of the rear window defroster. Front ventilation 1 2 3 Knurled wheels for smoothly opening and closing the air vents Levers for changing airflow direction Knurled wheels* for setting temperature: > Turn toward blue: colder > Turn toward red: warmer Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter 1 2 Knurled wheels for smoothly opening and closing the air vents Knurled wheels for changing airflow direction 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 standard part of your scheduled maintenance. You can select a display of more detailed information in the service required display, refer to page 78. Ventilation for cooling Adjust the vents to direct the flow of cool air in your direction, for instance, if the interior has become too warm, etc. 107 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 013 316 - © 02/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance