2001 BMW 325I Owners Manual

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Interior lampsReading lamps, frontThe reading lamps can be switched on
and off with the switch adjacent to each
lamp.Reading lamps, rearThe reading lamps can be switched on
and off with the switch adjacent ot each
lamp.463de009
In order to prevent draining the
battery, all of the lamps in the
vehicle are switched off automatically
approx. 15 minutes after the ignition
key is turned to position 0.<

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Air conditioner1 Air onto the windshield and onto the
side windows
2 Air flow for the upper body
The side rotary dials allow you to
open and close the air supply through
an infinitely-variable range, while the
levers change the airflow direction.
The center rotary dial controls the
temperature of the air as it flows out.
Refer to page 92
3 Ventilation for the front footwell
There are corresponding air vents in
the rear footwell as well
4 Air supply
Heating and ventilation are available
starting with position 1. Refer to
page 92
5 Temperature92
6 Air distribution toward
>the windows
>the upper body
>the footwell
All intermediate settings are possible.
Refer to page 92
7 Rear window defroster92
8 Air conditioner92
9 Recirculated-air mode92

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Air conditionerAir supply
You can select fan speeds
from 1 to 4. The greater the air
supply, the more effective the
heating and ventilation are. In
position 0, the fan and the heater are
switched off. By using position 0, you
can totally block the interior ventilation
outlets by pressing the button for the
recirculated-air mode.
Temperature
In order to increase the
temperature of the passenger
compartment, turn it to the
right (red). Temperature regu-
lation will keep the interior temperature
you have selected constant.
Air distribution
You can direct air to flow onto
the windows , toward the
upper body and into the
footwell . You can also
make all intermediate settings. In the
setting, there is a low flow of air onto
the windows to keep them free of
condensation. The "6 o'clock" setting is
recommended as a normal setting (refer
also to the illustration and overview on
page 90).
Rear window defroster
When the rear window defroster
is activated, the indicator lamp
comes on. The rear window defroster
switches off automatically. Refer to
page 70.
Air conditioner
The air is cooled and dehumidi-
fied and Ð depending on the
temperature setting Ð rewarmed when
the air conditioner system is switched
on.
Depending on the weather, the wind-
shield may fog over briefly when the
engine is started.
Use the button to switch the air condi-
tioner off at outside temperatures
below approx. 41 7(+5 6). This will
help to prevent the windows from
fogging up.
If the windows fog over after switching
the air conditioner off, switch it back
on.
Condensation forms in the air
conditioner system during opera-
tion, which then exits under the vehicle.
Traces of condensed water of this kind
are thus normal.<
Recirculated-air mode
You can respond to unpleasant
external odors by temporarily
blocking the outside air. The system
then recirculates the air already within
the vehicle.
If the windows fog over in the
recirculated air mode, switch the
recirculated air off and increase the air
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Air conditionerDraft-free ventilationYou can adjust the blower controls for
the upper body area to select the
optimum airflow rates and directions for
your personal requirements:
Use rotary dials 1 to open and close the
air outlets through an infinitely-variable
range. You can adjust the direction of
the airflow with rotary dial 2.
Set the outlets so that the air flows past
you and is not directed straight at you.
Rotary dial 3 allows you to control the
temperature of the air flow from these
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MicrofilterAn activated-charcoal microfilter, which
traps incoming dust and pollen, has
been installed in your vehicle. Your
BMW center will replace the it during
regularly scheduled maintenance. A
substantial reduction in air supply indi-
cates that the filter must be replaced
before normal maintenance.
For additional details on the filter
change, refer to page 165.
Rapid ventilation1 Set the fan speed control for the air
flow rate to position 4.
2 Switch on the air conditioner.
3 Turn the rotary temperature control
completely to the left (blue).
4 Rotary control for air distribution in
position .
5 Open the air outlets for the upper
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Air conditionerRapid heating1 Set the fan speed control for the air
flow rate to position 3.
2 Turn the rotary temperature control
completely to the right (red).
3 Rotary control for air distribution in
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Defrost windows and remove
condensation1 Set the fan speed control for the air
flow rate to position 4.
2 Turn the rotary temperature control
completely to the right (red).
3 Rotary control for air distribution in
position .
4 Switch on the rear window defroster
to defrost the rear window. 463de020
HeatingWhen the windows are free of ice and
condensation, we recommend the
following settings:
1 Set the fan speed control for the air
flow rate to position 2.
2 Use the rotary temperature control to
select an interior temperature which
is comfortable for you.
3 Rotary control for air distribution in
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Automatic climate control
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