2001 BMW 330i TOURING window

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Turn signal indicator/Headlamp flasher Washer/Wiper system 1 High beams
(blue indicator lamp)
2 Headlamp flasher
(blue indicator lamp)
3 Turn signal indicator (green indicator
lamp accompanied by periodic
clicking sound from the relay)
If the indicator lamp and the clicking
from the relay are both faster than
normal, one of the turn indicators has
failed.460de085
To signal brieflyPress the lever up to but not beyond
the detent. It then returns to the center
position when released.
0 Wipers retracted
1 Intermittent mode or rain sensor
2 Normal wipe
3 Fast wipe
4 Brief wipe
5 Cleaning windshield
6 Rotary dial for control of the wipe
interval or the sensitivity of the rain
sensor
Rear window wiper7 Intermittent mode
8 Cleaning rear window463de010

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Washer/Wiper system Rear window defroster 7 Rear window wiperRear window wiper in intermittent
mode. When reverse gear is engaged,
continuous operation is switched on
automatically
You can also program the interval:
>Switch briefly from position 0 to
position 7.
>The time until reactivation (from
position 0 to 7) is the programmed
interval (max. 30 seconds).8 Cleaning rear windowWasher fluid sprayed on the rear
window.
Refer to page 152 for changing the
wiper blades.
Cleaning headlamps
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If the headlamps are on, they will also
be cleaned every fifth time you activate
cleaning windshield.
Do not use the washers if there is
any danger that the fluid will freeze
on the windshield. If you do so, your
vision could be obscured. Use an anti-
freeze agent. Refer to page 134.
Do not use the washers when the reser-
voir is empty. If you do so, the washer
pump could be damaged. automatically
* when the ignition key is
in position 2.
The illustration shows the button set-up
for vehicles equipped with automatic
climate control. For other layouts, refer
to page 90.To activate>Press the button once: as long as the
indicator lamp remains on, the rear
window defroster continues at high
output (rapid thaw).
>Press button twice: the rear window
defroster operates continuously.To deactivateIf the indicator lamp is still on, press the
button.462us036

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IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
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
supply as required.<

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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
position .463de019
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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IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Automatic climate control
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1 Air onto the windshield and the side
windows
2 Air flow toward the upper body
The side rotary dials provide infi-
nitely-variable regulation of the air
supply, 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 100
3 Front footwell ventilation
There are corresponding air vents in
the rear footwell as well
4 Recirculated air mode/Automatic
recirculated air control (AUC)99
5 Air supply99
6 Temperature98
7 Automatic air distribution98
8 Individual air distribution98
9 Air grill for interior temperature
sensor Ð please keep clear and
unobstructed
10 Display for temperature and air
supply98
11 Defrost windows and remove
condensation99
12 Air conditioner99
13 Rear window defroster70, 99

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Automatic climate control
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Tips for pleasant drivingUse the automatic system (switch on
AUTO button 7). Select an interior
temperature that is comfortable for
you Ð we recommend +72 7 (+22 6).
When the outside temperature is above
+41 7 (+5 6), you can also use the air
conditioner 12. This will dry the air as
well as preventing condensation on the
window surfaces Ð if there are passen-
gers with damp clothing, for example.
Set the outlets 2 so that the air flows
past you and is not directed straight at
you. Set the rotary dial between the air
outlets 2 for the upper body to a
medium position, since air that is some-
what cooler promotes driving without
fatigue.
Detailed setting options are described
for you in the following section.
Automatic air distribution
The AUTO program assumes
the adjustment of the air distri-
bution and the air supply for you and
adapts the temperature to external
influences (summer, winter) to meet
preferences you can specify. This
program maintains a comfortable in-car
climate regardless of the season. Select
an interior temperature that is comfort-
able for you Ð we recommend +72 7
(+22 6). The selected temperature
and AUTO for the air flow appear in
the display 10 (refer to the overview on
page 96). Open the air outlets for the
upper body area. Switch on the air
conditioner in warm weather. The
maximum cooling capacity is achieved
when you set rotary dial 3 (refer to
page 100) to cold.
Individual air distribution
You can cancel the AUTO
program by selecting specific
distribution patterns to suit your
own individual requirements.
You can direct air to flow onto the
windows , toward the upper body
and into the footwell .
Temperature
The figures in the display
provide a general indication of
interior temperature. We recommend
+72 7 (+22 6) as a comfortable
setting, whether the air conditioner is
operating or not. When you start the
vehicle, the system ensures that the
selected temperature is reached as
quickly as possible. It then maintains
this temperature, regardless of the
season.
Set rotary dial 3 (refer to "Draft-free
ventilation" on page 100) to a medium
setting, since air that is somewhat
cooler promotes driving without fatigue.
You can use this setting for mixing air to
make minor comfort modifications.
You can set uncontrolled heater
output up to +90 7 (+32 6). At
+60 7 (+16 6), full cooling output is
available from an activated air condi-
tioner.<

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IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Automatic climate control
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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 for 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 stops.
You can reactivate the system by
pressing any button of the automatic
climate control.
Defrost windows and remove
condensation
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.
Use the button to switch the air condi-
tioner off when outside air temperatures
are 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, that then exits under the vehicle.
Traces of condensed water of this kind
are thus normal.<
Automatic recirculated air control
(AUC)
You can respond to unpleasant
external odors by temporarily
blocking the outside air. The system
then recirculates 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. When the rear window defroster
is turned on, the indicator lamp
comes on; refer to page 70.