So does the number dial for temp override the red/blue bars you can set in idrive? Meaning does it ignore that and I don't have to switch it from red to blue when summer hits?

Now let's say the dial is set to lowest - 60F. Would it be more intense cooling with full blue as opposed to neutral?

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'08 X5 3.0si - Alpine White / Saddle Brown interior
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