2008 BMW X6 Owner's Manual - Page 111

The rear automatic climate control is not ready for operation if the automatic climate control is switched off. When activating the function of the automatic climate control for defrosting the windows and removing condensation, the rear automatic climate control is also not ready for operation.< The rear automatic climate control can also be switched off with iDrive. To switch on the rear automatic climate control again, the system must first be reactivated, refer to Activating rear automatic climate control.< You switch on the system again by pressing any button of the rear automatic climate control. AUTO program The AUTO program assumes the adjustment of the air distribution toward the upper body and in the footwell, as well as the air volume for you. It also adapts your instructions for the temperature to outside influences throughout the year. Ventilation in rear Temperature Set the desired temperature individually on the left and right side. The rear 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 switching between different temperature settings in rapid succession, the rear automatic climate control does not have sufficient time to adjust the set temperature.< 1 2 Knurled wheels to smoothly open and close air vents Knurled wheels to adjust temperature in upper body region; can be adjusted separately for left and right: > Turn toward blue: colder > Turn toward red: warmer 3 Lever to change the air vent direction Air volume, manual You can vary the air volume by pressing on the corresponding side. You can reactivate the automatic mode for the air volume with the AUTO button. Parked car ventilation* The concept The parked car ventilation blows air into the passenger compartment to lower interior temperatures. It is ready to use in the parked car mode at any outside temperature. You can set two different times for the system to start. The parked car ventilation can also be switched on and off directly. It remains switched on for 30 minutes. Since the system uses a substantial amount of electrical current, you should refrain from activating it twice in succession without allowing the battery to be recharged in normal operation between use. Switching off rear automatic climate control You can select the lowest blower speed by pressing and holding the left side. Pressing again switches off the rear automatic climate control. 109 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 015 021 - © 11/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance