2001 BMW 330i SEDAN Controls

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Air conditioner1 Air onto the windshield and onto the
side windows
2 Air for the upper body area
The side rotary dials allow you to
open and close the air supply through
an infinitely-variable range, while the
levers change the air flow direction.
The center rotary dial controls the
temperature of the air as it flows out.
Refer to page 94
3 Air for the front footwell
There are also vent outlets for the
footwell in the rear as well
4 Air supply
Heating and ventilationd are available
starting with position 1. Refer to
page 94
5 Temperature94
6 Air distribution toward
>the windows
>the upper body
>the footwell
You can also make all intermediate
settings. Refer to page 94
7 Rear window defroster94
8 Air conditioner94
9 Recirculated-air mode94

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Air conditioner Draft-free ventilation You 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 mix the air
from the outlets for your upper body by
warming or cooling the air as desired.460de040
Microfilter An activated-charcoal microfilter, which
traps incoming dust and pollen, has
been installed in your vehicle. Your
BMW center will replace it during regu-
larly 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 171.
Rapid ventilation1 Set the blower 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
body.463de018

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Automatic climate control
*
1 Air on the windshield and on the
side windows
2 Air flow toward 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 air flow
direction. The center rotary dial
controls the temperature of the air
as it flows out. Refer to page 102
3 Front footwell ventilation
There are corresponding air vents in
the rear footwell as well
4 Recirculated air mode/Automatic
recirculated air control (AUC)101
5 Air supply101
6 Temperature100
7 Automatic air distribution100
8 Individual air distribution100
9 Air grill for interior temperature
sensor Ð please keep clear and
unobstructed
10 Display for temperature and air
supply100
11 Defrost the windshield and side
windows101
12 Air conditioner101
13 Rear window defroster71, 102

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Automatic climate control
*
Air supply

By pressing the left or right half
of the button, you can vary the
air supply. By doing this, you switch off
the automatic control of the air supply.
Nevertheless, the automatic air distri-
bution remains unchanged.
When you set the lowest blower speed
by pressing the left half of the button,
all of the displays are canceled: the
blower, heating and air conditioner are
switched off, and the air supply is
stopped. You can reactivate the system
by pressing any button of the automatic
climate control.
To defrost the windshield and
side windows
This program quickly removes
ice and condensation from the
windshield and side windows.
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.
Switch off the air conditioner 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.<
Automatic recirculated air control
(AUC)
If there are unpleasant odors or
pollutants in the outside air, you
can temporarily block the air flow from
the outside. The system then recircu-
lates the air already within the vehicle.
By repeated actuation of the button,
you can select one of three different
operation modes.
>Indicator lamps off: fresh air flows
into the vehicle
>Left-hand indicator lamp on Ð AUC
mode: the system detects pollutants
in the outside air and responds by
deactivating the outside air flow as
required. The system then recircu-
lates the air already within the
vehicle.
Depending on air quality require-
ments, the system automatically
switches between outside air supply
and recirculation of the air already
within the vehicle
>Right-hand indicator lamp on: the
flow of outside air is permanently
blocked. The system recirculates the
air already within the vehicle.
If the windows fog over in the
recirculated air mode, switch this
mode off and increase the air supply as
required.<

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Seat heating
*
Roller sun blind
*
The seat cushion and backrest can
be heated with the ignition key in posi-
tion 2.
You can call up different heating modes
by repeatedly pressing the keys.
When the three indicator lamps are illu-
minated, the highest heating mode is
activated. One lamp indicates the
lowest heating mode. The temperature
is regulated with a thermostat in each
mode.
You can also switch the higher heating
modes off directly:
Press and hold the button slightly
longer.460us285
To actuate, press the button briefly with
the ignition key in position 2.
The illustration depicts the arrangement
of the buttons if the vehicle is fully
equipped. This may vary, depending on
the equipment actually installed.460us286

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Storage compartments Open the storage compartment in the
front center armrest
*: press the button
(arrow) and lift upward.
You will find additional storage areas in
the front doors and in the center
console above the ashtray. Storage
nets
* are located on the back of the
front seats.
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Coin holder, beverage holderA coin holder and two beverage holders
are provided in the center console.460us251
Rear center armrest
*
Without through-loading system:
There is a storage compartment, a
beverage holder (for two drinks) and a
garbage bag holder located in the rear
center armrest.
1 Storage compartment: pull upward
2 Beverage holder: press to open460de297

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Cellular phone
*
Ashtray, front
Handsfree systemOn vehicles that are wired for a tele-
phone
*, the cover for the handsfree
microphone is located in the headliner
near the interior lamp.
For additional information concerning
the cellular phone, please refer to the
separate Owner's Manual.
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To openPress briefly in the direction indicated
by the arrow.
To extinguish a cigarette, tap off the
ash and gently press the tip into the
funnel.460de318
To emptyOpen the lid and press down (arrow):
You can now pull the ashtray upward
for removal.460de319