2008 BMW Z4 Owner's Manual - Page 65
2008 BMW Z4 Manual
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Air distribution Direct the flow of air to the windows , to the upper body area and to the footwell . Intermediate settings are possible. Rear window defroster The defroster switches off automatically after a certain time. At a glance Reference Mobility Driving tips 1 2 Knurled wheels to set any vent position from fully open to closed Slide for adjusting air flow direction Controls Switching cooling function on/off When the cooling function is on, the air is cooled, dehumidified, then reheated depending on the temperature setting. Depending on the weather, the windshield may fog over briefly when the engine is started. Defrosting windows and removing condensation Recirculated-air mode If the air outside the car has an unpleasant odor or contains pollutants, temporarily shut off the supply to the interior of the car. The system recirculates the air within the vehicle. If the windows fog over in the recirculated-air mode, you should switch it off and, if necessary, increase the air flow rate. The manually controlled recirculated-air mode should not be used continuously for lengthy periods, otherwise the quality of the air inside the car will gradually deteriorate.< 1. Air distribution 1 in position . 2. Set air flow rate 2 to position 4. 3. Temperature 3 to the right, red. 4. Switch on rear window defroster 4 to defrost the rear window. Ventilation Temperature For a higher temperature, turn the rotary switch clockwise towards red. For a lower temperature, turn the rotary switch counterclockwise towards blue. Air flow rate Adjust the air flow rate. The higher the rate, the more effective the heating or cooling will be. Ventilation for cooling Adjust the vent outlets to direct the flow of cool air toward you, for instance if it has become too hot in the car. Switching the system on/off Set the air flow rate to 0. Blower and air conditioning are switched off and the air supply is cut off. To switch on the heater or air conditioning, set any desired air flow rate. Draft-free ventilation Set the vent outlets so that the air flows past you and not straight at you. 63 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 500 - © 08/07 BMW AG