Remote Control ?

[X5FX]

This remote came w/ my X5...but I have no idea what it does. It does not seem to do anything. The lights flash on the remote when I push the buttons, but I dont see anything happen. It has a fan symbol, so I assumed it controlled the rear AC...but it doesnt seem to.

any ideas?

[Slalom]

Looks like a control for the latent heat option that I believe is available in some markets

[trueX5er]

Originally Posted by Slalom

Looks like a control for the latent heat option that I believe is available in some markets

That was my first thought to, but not neccasarily heat. It may just be cabin recirculation. I did not get one. Where was it?

[rh71]

perhaps it's opening and closing the neighbor's garage door...

[X5FX]

Originally Posted by trueX5er

That was my first thought to, but not neccasarily heat. It may just be cabin recirculation. I did not get one. Where was it?

what is latent heat or cabin recirculation??

the remote was in a plastic packaging and was in the center console...I forgot about it till now.

Originally Posted by rh71

perhaps it's opening and closing the neighbor's garage door...

hope not

[X5FX]

The package is labeled:
BMW 6 934 807 868.4 MHz 0906

[PeteM]

Its the remote for the Auxillary heating option (536)

[trueX5er]

For heat recurculation: (/cabin recirculation on hot days)

If it is winterm and you have the heat on, and you drive for quite awhile, and lets say you make a quick stop, at the dry cleaners or gas station for example, you turn off the engine. The climate controls should go blank. Press the fan up button. The display should spring to life, and it will have three curvy arrows plus the word rest on the display. It is now blowing the reminder of the air thru the heater and into your car. So when you return it is not as cold.

[X5FX]

I why do I need a remote?