2010 BMW 128 Owner's Manual - Page 95

automatic climate control is optimized for driving with the convertible top down. In addition, the air volume is increased as vehicle speed increases. The effectiveness of the Convertible program can be enhanced considerably by installing the wind deflector.< Via the button on the steering wheel You can switch quickly between the recirculated-air mode and the previous mode using a button on the steering wheel, refer to page 11. ALL program Press the button. The current temperature setting on the driver's side is transferred to the front passenger side. If the temperature setting on the driver's side is changed, the temperature on the front passenger side is changed as well. The program is switched off when the setting is adjusted on the front passenger side or the button is pressed again. Controls Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Adjusting air volume manually To be able to manually adjust the air volume, switch off the AUTO program first. Press the left side of the button to reduce the air volume. Press the right side of the button to increase it. The air volume may be reduced or the blower may be switched off entirely to save on battery power. The display remains the same. Automatic recirculated-air control AUC/Recirculated-air mode You can respond to unpleasant odors or pollutants in the immediate environment by temporarily suspending the supply of outside air. The system then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle. Press the button repeatedly to select an operating mode: > LED off: outside air flows in continuously. > Left-hand LED on, AUC mode: a sensor detects pollutants in the outside air and controls the shut-off automatically. > Right-hand LED on, recirculated-air mode: the supply of outside air is permanently shut off. If the windows fog over, switch off recirculated-air mode and increase the air volume, if necessary. Make sure that air can flow onto the windshield. The recirculated-air mode should not be used continuously for lengthy periods; otherwise, the quality of the air inside the car will gradually deteriorate.< Defrosting windows and removing condensation Press the button. Quickly removes ice and condensation from the windshield and front side windows. For this purpose, also switch on the cooling function. Switching cooling function on/off The passenger compartment can only be cooled while the engine is running. Press the button. The air is cooled and dehumidified and - depending on the temperature setting - warmed again. Depending on the weather, the windshield may fog up briefly when the engine is started. Pressing the AUTO button automatically switches on the cooling function. Rear window defroster Press the button. The defroster is switched off automatically after a certain time. Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the upper wires serve as an antenna and are not part of the rear window defroster. 93 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 846 - © 08/09 BMW AG At a glance