2008 BMW M5 Owner's Manual - Page 109

Automatic climate control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Temperature, left side of passenger compartment AUTO program Temperature, right side of passenger compartment Maximum cooling Seat heating and ventilation, front passenger side 50 Manual air distribution, front passenger side Switching cooling function on and off manually 10 Manual air volume, switching off automatic climate control, residual heat 11 Rear window defroster 12 Defrosting windows and removing condensation 13 Air grill for interior temperature sensor - please keep clear and unobstructed 14 Manual air distribution, driver's side The current setting for manual air distribution is displayed on the Control Display. A congenial climate The AUTO program offers the optimum air distribution and air volume for virtually all conditions, refer to AUTO program below. Now you only need to select an interior temperature pleasant to you. The following sections contain more detailed information on the available setting options. Most settings are stored for the remote control currently in use, also refer to Personal Profile settings on page 28. The cooling is switched on automatically with the AUTO program. At the same time, a condensation sensor controls the program in such a way that window condensation is prevented as much as possible. Intensity of AUTO program You can adjust the intensity of the AUTO program by repeatedly pressing the AUTO button. The respective current setting is displayed when the button on the display of the automatic climate control is pressed. You can also adjust the intensity of the AUTO program via iDrive. iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Press the button. This opens the start menu. 2. Move the controller to the left to open "Climate". AUTO program The AUTO program handles the adjustment of air volume and air distribution to the windshield and side windows, in the direction of the upper body and in the footwell. It also adapts your instructions for the temperature to outside influences throughout the year. 107 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 248 - © 08/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Seat heating and ventilation, driver's side 50 9 AUC Automatic recirculated-air control/ recirculated-air mode Controls At a glance