hvac

[cavx5]

hi..i recently purchased 2005 x5 4.4 w/sport and premium package. i hate the auto climate..every time i start the car the auto switch is on and the temp dispaly is illuminated...the a/c switch is off unless i put it on or leave it on when i shut off car..is this normal that the auto switch/temp display are on every time i start the car and if not is there any way to shut it off so it does not turn on every time i start the car..i am old school if i shut it off i want it off and vica versa..owners manual does not explain..thanks rob

[motordavid]

I'm really ol'school, too: I run my HVAC as a "manual
operation".

From a post I made in a similar thread...

" ...Our '01 A/C is never on, at start...
it's set to 60/60F both sides, with fan to one light, when
I get in.

If I want more fan or other vent outlets I poke the buttons.

If I want A/C I poke the snowflake button. I usually turn
off A/C for the mtn road climb home, as the temps drop 10 degs.
and the 10 min climb, minus a/c, keeps the musty smell
down.

A/C on, A/C off...mine does not come on by itself."

And, see this very similar thread to your question:
http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e53-forum/...g-turning.html