2010 BMW X5 Owner's Manual - Page 115

4. Select the desired settings and press the controller. Function is activated. The rear automatic climate control cannot be operated if the front automatic climate control is switched off. With the defrost windows and eliminate condensation function activated, the rear automatic climate control is also not ready for operation.< The automatic climate control can also be switched off with iDrive. To switch on the automatic climate control again, the system must first be reactivated, refer to Activating/ deactivating.< You switch on the system again by pressing any button of the rear automatic climate control. Ventilation in rear 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. Driving tips 1 2 Thumbwheels to adjust temperature in upper body region; can be adjusted separately for left and right: > Turn toward blue: colder > Turn toward red: warmer 3 Levers to change the air vent direction Temperature Set the desired temperature individually on the left and right side. The 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 automatic climate control does not have sufficient time to adjust the set temperature.< BMW X5 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. 1 2 Levers to change the air vent direction Mobility Reference Thumbwheel to smoothly open and close air vents 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 automatic climate control. For information on the ventilation of the 3rd row seats, refer to page 112. 113 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 756 - © 06/09 BMW AG Communications Entertainment Navigation Thumbwheels to smoothly open and close air vents Controls At a glance