2009 BMW X5 Owner's Manual - Page 121

Ventilation in rear heating is switched off, the blower can be used to recirculate the air within the vehicle, e.g. at high temperatures. To do this, turn the serrated dial 1 toward the rear and switch on the blower, button 2.< Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter 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. This combined filter is changed during maintenance by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center. You can select a display of more detailed information on the Control Display, refer to page 82. Controls Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips 1 2 Serrated dials to smoothly open and close air vents Serrated dial for adjusting the temperature in the upper body region: > Turn toward blue: colder > Turn toward red: warmer 3 Levers to change the air vent direction Automatic climate control with 4-zone control* Front operation Corresponds to the operation of the automatic climate control with 2-zone control, refer to page 115. BMW X5: heating and ventilation, 3rd row seats The air in the area of the 3rd row seats can be heated or recirculated. Air vents are located in the storage compartment area between the seats and in the footwell of the 3rd row seats. Rear operation The control unit is located in the center console in the rear. 1 Serrated dial: > Activating heating and distributing air in footwell: Turn toward front > Distributing air in storage compartment area between seats: Turn toward rear 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Temperature, left rear seating area AUTO program Display Temperature, right rear seating area Seat heating, right rear seat Air volume, manual Seat heating, left rear seat 2 Button for switching on blower: LED lights up The heating is not ready for operation without switching on the blower. After the 119 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 792 - © 09/08 BMW AG At a glance