Can someone explain the climate control?

[JCL]

Originally Posted by Tymatk

While you guys are at it, can someone please tell me how to let fresh air in through the vents without the need of turning the climate control on or having to wind my window down?

Turn off recirc. The AC isn't designed to be turned off. Just use it, IMO

[Bulk]

Originally Posted by Tymatk

While you guys are at it, can someone please tell me how to let fresh air in through the vents without the need of turning the climate control on or having to wind my window down?

Press this button until no lights are on.

[Tymatk]

Roger!

[E55AMG2]

Originally Posted by Tymatk

While you guys are at it, can someone please tell me how to let fresh air in through the vents without the need of turning the climate control on or having to wind my window down?

Shut the a/c compressor off and turn off recirc. I wouldnt recommend it though, as mold can build up in the evap.

[motordavid]

Originally Posted by Tymatk

While you guys are at it, can someone please tell me how to let fresh air in through the vents without the need of turning the climate control on or having to wind my window down?

I run the HVAC on 'manual' about 99% of the time: I set the temp(s) and vent position(s) to what I want and leave it/adjust it, as I choose.

When I want A/C or defrost, I hit the button(s). Lots of fresh/outside air pouring through via the manual setting.

For the 'A/C and Auto On 24/7' contingent, I do not subscribe...our 2001 oe freon and A/C works fine and, no mold.
GL, mD

[thunderX]

I don't like that roller idea; it's the 1st thing I thought was ironic in one of the most technically advanced vehicles in the world.

My other cars have true Auto-Climate- set the temp, it's comfortable, and you're done.

The newer BMWs got rid of the roller control, didn't they?

[JCL]

No, they computerized it. My iDrive let me change the fan speed and temperature offset of the centre dash vents independently of the automatic temperature preset. Far too much control, I would much rather have had the thumbwheel back.

[williak7]

Originally Posted by thunderX

I don't like that roller idea; it's the 1st thing I thought was ironic in one of the most technically advanced vehicles in the world.

My other cars have true Auto-Climate- set the temp, it's comfortable, and you're done.

The newer BMWs got rid of the roller control, didn't they?

This is funny because I took my 05 in for mechanic work and they gave me an 08. I was excited because the temperature adjustment is dials instead of buttons AND I thought they had removed that damn roller on the dash. However, It took my 15 mins to figure out how to warm the air. you have to go into the climate menu on the computer to change the temp which was the roller function. This is some major over engineering. Just give me a knob to control the temp and we are done!

[Bulk]

You're missing the whole point. The dial is only for the face vents. If its zero outside (okay 32 for your Fahrenheiters) and you want it 23 (74) in the car its going to blow hot air out of the vents so to prevent you getting a hot blast into your face they give you a dial so that you can adjust how hot the air is coming out of the vent. It doesn't blow cold air out if its set to cold so that they are working against each other it just restricts the amount of hot air so that the car doesn't warm up through your face.

It's brilliant engineering

[thunderX]

LOL @ this thread. I guess it's just matter of preference. JCL and Bulk, thanks for the info. I may just feel the same way when I move up to the newer version.