BMW 3: AUTO program
Concept
The AUTO program cools, ventilates or heats the car's interior automatically.
The air distribution and temperature are controlled automatically depending on the temperature in the car's interior and the desired temperature setting including the selected intensity of the air flow.
Switching on/off
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Press the button.
The LED is illuminated with the AUTO program switched on.
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "Climate control".
4. "Heating/ventilation".
5. "Driver".
6. "Automatic".
Depending on the selected temperature, the intensity of the AUTO program, and outside influences, the air is directed to the windshield, side windows, upper body, and into the floor area.
The cooling function is switched on automatically with the AUTO program.
Point the side vents toward the side windows.
At the same time, a condensation sensor controls the program so as to prevent window condensation as much as possible.
The AUTO program is switched off automatically, when manual air distribution is set.
Intensity
With the AUTO program switched on, the intensity can be adjusted. This changes the automatic control for the air flow and air distribution.
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Press the lower or upper side of
the
button: decrease or increase intensity.
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "Climate control".
4. "Heating/ventilation".
5. "Driver".
6. "Level".
7. Set the desired intensity.
The air flow and air distribution are controlled automatically depending on the selected intensity.
The selected intensity is shown on the climate control display.
Automatic recirculated-air control AUC
Concept
The automatic recirculated-air control AUC recognizes odors or pollutants in the outside air.
The outside air supply is shut off and the interior air is recirculated.
General information
If the system is activated, a sensor detects pollutants in the outside air and controls the shut-off automatically.
If the system is deactivated, outside air continuously flows into the car's interior.
With constant recirculated-air mode, the air quality in the car's interior deteriorates and window fogging increases.
Switching on/off
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "Climate control".
4. "Air quality".
5. "Automatic".
If there is window condensation, switch off recirculated- air mode or defog the windows.
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Recirculated-air mode
Concept
You may react to unpleasant odors or pollutants
in the immediate environment by temporarily
suspending the supply of outside air. The system
then recirculates the air flow within the vehicle.
Ventilation
Concept
The air flow directions can be individually adjusted.
Adjusting the ventilation
General information
The air flow directions can be adjusted for direct
or indirect ventilation.
Open the vents
Rear automatic climate
control
Overview
Buttons in the vehicle
Climate control functions
Temperature.
AUTO program.
Air distribution, manual.
Seat heating.
Switching off.
Switching on/off
Via iDrive
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
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Electrical machine electronics (EME)
Electrical machine electronics
The function of the Electrical Machine Electronics (EME) is to activate and
regulate the permanently
excited synchronous machine in the high-voltage vehicle electrical system. This
necessitates the
use of a bidirectional DC/AC converter which converts the high-volta
Wireless charging tray
Concept
The wireless charging tray enables the following
functions to be performed without cables:
Charging the rechargeable battery of a mobile
phone with Qi capability and of other mobile
devices, which support the Qi standard.
Charge the BMW Display key, see Owner's
Manual for the vehicle.
