2008 BMW 1 Series Owner's Manual - Page 100

Climate AUTO program The AUTO program adjusts the air distribution to the windshield and side windows, towards the upper body area and into the footwell for you. The air flow rate and your temperature specifications will be adapted to outside influences as a result of seasonal changes, e.g. sunlight or window condensation. The cooling is switched on automatically with the AUTO program. control is optimized for driving with the convertible top down. In addition, the air flow rate is increased as vehicle speed increases. When the Convertible program has been selected, it is automatically activated every time the convertible top is opened. The effectiveness of the Convertible program can be enhanced considerably by installing the wind deflector.< Adjusting air flow rate manually Press the left side of the button to reduce airflow. Press the right side of the button to increase it. You can reactivate the automatic mode for the air flow rate with the AUTO button. The air flow rate may be reduced or the blower may be switched off entirely to save on battery power. The display remains the same. Intensity of the AUTO program Press the AUTO button repeatedly to set the intensity of the AUTO program. The current setting is briefly displayed on the Control Display every time the button is pressed. You can also set the intensity of the AUTO program via iDrive. iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Press the button. This opens the start menu. 2. Call up "Climate". 3. Select "Automatic programs" and press the controller. Switching the system on/off With the blower at its lowest setting, press the left side of the button to switch off the automatic climate control. All displays are cleared except for the rear window defroster if it is switched on. Press any button except REST or rear window defroster to reactivate the automatic climate control. Automatic recirculated-air control AUC/Recirculated-air mode Switch on the desired operating mode by pressing this button repeatedly: 4. Select the desired field. 5. Press the controller to set the desired intensity. The selected intensity level of the automatic program is switched on. > LED off: outside air flows in continuously. > Left-hand LED on, AUC mode: a sensor detects pollutants in the outside air. If necessary, the system blocks the supply of outside air and recirculates the inside air. As soon as the concentration of pollutants in the outside air has decreased sufficiently, the system automatically switches back to outside air supply. > Right-hand LED on, recirculated-air mode: the supply of outside air is permanently Convertible program When the convertible top is down, the Convertible program becomes available for selection. In the Convertible program, the automatic climate 98 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 691 - © 11/07 BMW AG