2008 BMW X6 Owner's Manual - Page 51

Press button 1 or 2 once depending on the temperature or ventilation position. The LED in the respective button lights up. The temperature or ventilation levels are shown on the Control Display. The air quantity is reduced and if need be, the ventilation is switched off in order to reduce the load on the battery. The LEDs remain lit. To switch off: press button 1 or 2 longer. Active seat* Temperature distribution The heat output can be distributed variously in the seat cushion and the backrest. iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Open the start menu. 2. Move the controller to the left to open "Climate". 3. Select "Driver's seat climate" or "Passenger's seat climate" and press the controller. 4. Turn the controller to adjust the distribution. The setting is applied. Press the button to switch on; the LED lights up. The action of the system is reduced and if need be, switched off in order to reduce the load on the battery. The LED remains lit. If you switch off the active seat, it can take up to 1 minute before the two halves of the seat cushion have returned to their initial position. Mirrors Exterior mirrors The mirror on the passenger's side is more curved than the driver's mirror. Objects reflected in the mirror are closer than they appear. Do not estimate the distance of following traffic based on what you see in the mirrors; otherwise, there is an increased risk of accident.< Heated rear seats Operation similar to front seat heating; without temperature distribution, refer to page 48. 49 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 015 021 - © 11/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips The seat cushion is actively varied by alternately raising and lowering the right and left half of the seat cushion. This reduces muscular tension and fatigue to help prevent lower back pain. Controls At a glance