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BMW 325ci Convertbile (2002 year). Instruction - part 7

Air conditioning

91n

Air supply

Rear window defroster

Recirculated-air mode

You can select blower speeds

When the rear window defroster

You can respond to unpleasant

from 1 to 4. The heating and

is activated, the indicator lamp

external odors by temporarily

ventilation become more and

comes on. The rear window defroster

suspending the supply of outside air.

more effective as the air

switches off automatically.

The system then recirculates the air

supply settings are increased. In

currently within the vehicle.

position 0, the blower and the heater

The rear window defroster auto-

are switched off. The outside air supply

matically assumes operation

If the windows should fog over in

is blocked in position 0.

within 5 minutes after the engine is

the recirculated-air mode, switch

started at outside temperatures below

it off and increase the air supply as

Temperature

approx. 39 7 (+4 6).<

required.<

In order to increase the

temperature of the passenger

Air conditioning

compartment, turn the

The air is cooled and dehumidi-

temperature control to the

fied and - depending on the

right (red). The temperature of the

temperature setting - rewarmed.

incoming air is kept constant.

Depending on the weather, the wind-

shield may fog over briefly when the

Air distribution

engine is started. Switching on the air

conditioning will reduce condensation

You can direct the emerging

forming on the windows.

air toward the windows

toward your upper body or

Condensation forms in the air

into the footwell . All inter-

conditioning system during opera-

mediate settings are possible. In the

tion, which then exits under the vehicle.

setting, there is a low flow of air onto

Traces of condensed water of this kind

the windows to keep them free of

are thus normal.<

condensation.

92nAir conditioning

Microfilter

The built-in microfilter removes dust

and pollen from the incoming air. Your

BMW center will replace it during

routine maintenance. A substantial

reduction in airflow indicates that the

filter needs to be replaced before

scheduled maintenance.

Draft-free ventilation

To defrost windows and remove

You can adjust the blower controls for

condensation

the upper body area to obtain the

1. Set the blower speed control for the

optimum airflow rates and directions for

airflow rate to position 4

your personal requirements:

2. Turn the rotary temperature control

1 Rotary dials for infinitely-variable

completely to the right (red)

opening and closing of the vent

3. Rotary control for air distribution in

outlets

position

2 Selector levers for airflow direction

4. Switch on the rear window defroster

3 Rotary dial 3 allows you to control the

to defrost the rear window.

temperature of the airflow from these

outlets as desired.

Automatic climate control*

93n

1 Air onto the windshield and the side

5 Air supply

10 Display for temperature and air

windows

supply

6 Temperature

2 Air for the upper body area

11 To defrost windows and remove

7 Automatic air distribution

condensation

3 Air for the footwell

8 Individual air distribution

12 Air conditioning

4 Recirculated-air mode/Automatic

9 Interior temperature sensor - please

recirculated-air control (AUC)

13 Rear window defroster

keep clear and unobstructed

94nAutomatic climate control*

Tips for pleasant driving

Temperature

To defrost windows and remove

condensation

Use the automatic system - switch on

The interior temperature that

with AUTO button 7. Select the desired

appears in the display panel is a

This program quickly removes

interior temperature.

general figure intended for reference

ice and condensation from the

purposes. We recommend 72 7

windshield and the side windows.

Detailed setting options are described

(+22 6) as a comfortable setting, even

for you in the following section.

if the air conditioning is on. When you

Air conditioning

start the vehicle, the system ensures

Automatic air distribution

The air is cooled and dehumidi-

that the selected temperature is

fied and - depending on the

The AUTO program adjusts the

achieved as quickly as possible. It then

temperature setting - rewarmed.

air distribution and the air

maintains this temperature, regardless

Depending on the weather, the wind-

supply for you and - in addition to that -

of the season.

shield may fog over briefly when the

adapts the temperature to external

engine is started. Switching on the air

influences (summer, winter) to meet

Air supply

conditioning will reduce condensation

preferences you can specify.

By pressing the left or right half

forming on the windows.

of the button, you can vary the

Individual air distribution

air supply. This deactivates the auto-

Condensation forms in the air

You can cancel the AUTO

matic control of the air supply, AUTO

conditioning system during opera-

program by selecting specific

disappears from the display panel.

tion, which then exits under the vehicle.

distribution patterns to suit your

Nevertheless, the automatic air distri-

Traces of condensed water of this kind

own individual requirements.

bution remains unchanged. You can

are thus normal.<

While the AUTO program is then deacti-

reactivate the automatic air distribution

vated, the automatic airflow control

mode by selecting the AUTO button.

remains in operation. The system

When the lowest blower speed is set

directs air to the windows

, the upper

and you press the left half of the button,

body and into the footwells . You

all of the displays are canceled: the

can reactivate the automatic air distri-

blower, heating and air conditioning are

bution mode by selecting the AUTO

switched off. The outside air supply is

button.

blocked. You can reactivate the system

by pressing any button for the auto-

matic climate control.

Automatic climate control*

95n

Automatic recirculated-air control

Rear window defroster

(AUC)

When the rear window defroster

You can respond to unpleasant

is activated, the indicator lamp

external odors by temporarily

comes on. The rear window defroster

stopping the flow of outside air. The

switches off automatically.

system then recirculates the air

currently within the vehicle.

The rear window defroster auto-

matically assumes operation

Press the button repeatedly to select

within 5 minutes after the engine is

one of three different operating modes.

started at outside temperatures below

> Indicator lamps off: outside airflow is

approx. 39 7 (+4 6).<

> Left indicator lamp on - AUC mode:

Draft-free ventilation

the system recognizes pollutants in

the outside air and blocks the flow of

You can adjust the blower controls for

air when necessary. The system then

the upper body area to select the

recirculates the air currently within the

optimum airflow rates and directions for

vehicle. Depending on the air quality,

your personal requirements:

the automatic system then switches

1 Rotary dials for infinitely-variable

back and forth between outside air

opening and closing of the vent

supply and recirculation of the air

outlets

within the vehicle

2 Selector levers for airflow direction

> Right indicator lamp on: the flow of

outside air into the vehicle is perma-

3 Rotary dial 3 allows you to control the

nently blocked. The system then

temperature of the airflow from these

recirculates the air currently within

outlets as desired.

the vehicle.

If the windows fog over in the

recirculated-air mode, switch it off

and increase the air supply as

required.<

96nAutomatic climate control* Glove compartment

Microfilter/activated-charcoal

To lock

filter

Lock with one of the master keys. A

The built-in microfilter removes dust

master key will also be required to

and pollen from the incoming air. The

unlock the glove compartment.

activated-charcoal filter provides addi-

tional protection by filtering gaseous

If you turn over only your door and

pollutants from the outside air. Your

ignition key for valet parking, for

BMW center replaces this combined

example, access to the glove compart-

filter as a standard part of your sched-

ment is not possible, refer to page 28.<

uled maintenance. A substantial reduc-

tion in airflow indicates that the filter

Rechargeable flashlight

needs to be replaced before scheduled

The flashlight is located on the left-

maintenance.

To open

hand side of the glove compartment.

Pull the handle. The lamp in the glove

It features integral overload-protection,

so it can be left in its holder continu-

compartment comes on.

ously.

To close

Be sure that the flashlight is

Fold the cover back up.

switched off when it is inserted

into its holder. Failure to comply with

To prevent injury in the event of an

this precaution could lead to over-

accident, close the glove

charging and damage.<

compartment immediately after use.<

BMW Universal Transmitter*

97n

The concept

To Canadian residents:

Checking for the conversion code

During programming, your hand-

The BMW Universal Transmitter

To determine whether the original

held transmitter may automatically stop

replaces up to three hand-held trans-

hand-held transmitter is provided with a

transmitting after two seconds. This

mitters of different devices such as

conversion-code system, you may

may not be long enough to program the

garage-door openers, alarm systems,

either read the instructions for the orig-

BMW Universal Transmitter. If you are

or door locking systems. The BMW

inal hand-held transmitter or program a

programming from one of these hand-

Universal Transmitter recognizes and

channel key as described on the next

held transmitters, the Universal Trans-

learns the transmitted signal of each of

page (left-hand column under

mitter's light may begin to flash in a

the original hand-held transmitters.

"Programming").

series of double-blinks. If this occurs,

The signal of an original hand-held

Then press and hold the programmed

continue to hold the key of the

transmitter can be programmed on one

channel key of the BMW Universal

Universal Transmitter while you reacti-

of the three channel keys. Following

Transmitter. If the indicator lamp of the

vate your hand-held transmitter. You

that, each of the devices can be

BMW Universal Transmitter flashes for

may have to repeat this function several

actuated with the appropriately-

two seconds and then comes on

times while programming.<

programmed channel key. The indicator

steadily, the original hand-held trans-

lamp flashes to confirm transmission of

mitter is provided with a conversion-

Before programming, read the

the signal.

code system. With a conversion-code

"User information" section on

system, program the channel keys as

If the vehicle is sold, the memory of the

page 99.<

described on the next page (right-hand

channel keys should be cleared as

column under "Programming a hand-

described on page 99.

Original hand-held transmitter

held transmitter with conversion code").

If this symbol is present on the

During programming and before

packaging or in the instructions

If you have additional questions,

every remote actuation of a

of the original hand-held trans-

please consult your BMW center

programmed device by the BMW

mitter, it may be assumed that this

or call 1-800-355-3515.

Universal Transmitter, check to be sure

hand-held transmitter is compatible

You can also visit this website

that there are no persons, animals or

with the BMW Universal Transmitter.

www.bmwusa.com.<

objects within the actuation range of

the device in order to prevent possible

injuries or damage. Also, comply with

the safety precautions of the original

hand-held transmitter.<

98nBMW Universal Transmitter*

Programming a hand-held

transmitter with conversion code

Read and comply with the safety

precautions on the previous

page.<

When programming the BMW Universal

Transmitter, consult the instructions for

the specific device. For using the BMW

Universal Transmitter with a conver-

sion-code system, note the following

supplemental programming instruc-

3. Hold the original hand-held trans-

tions:

Programming

mitter up to the receiver integrated

1 Channel keys

into the mirror, i.e., right near the

A second person facilitates

2 Indicator lamp

keys, a maximum of 2 in (5 cm) away

programming of the BMW

4. Press the transmission key of the

Universal Transmitter.<

Read and comply with the safety

original hand-held transmitter

precautions on the previous

(arrow 2) and the desired channel

1. Program the BMW Universal Trans-

page.<

key of the Integrated Universal

mitter as described previously under

Remote Control (arrow 1) simulta-

"Programming"

1. Turn the ignition key to position 2

neously. Release both keys as soon

2. Press and hold the programming key

2. For initial use: press and hold both

as the indicator lamp flashes rapidly

on the receiver of the device for

outside keys 1 until the indicator

5. To program other original hand-held

approx. two seconds until the

lamp 2 flashes, and then release

transmitters, repeat steps 3 and 4.

programming lamp on the device

them. The three channel keys are

comes on

The corresponding channel key is now

cleared

3. Press the desired channel key of the

programmed with the signal of the orig-

BMW Universal Transmitter three

inal hand-held transmitter.

times.

If you have additional questions,

please consult your BMW center.<

BMW Universal Transmitter*

Storage compartments

99n

Clearing the channel keys

User information

Read and comply with the safety

Do not use this BMW Universal Trans-

precautions on page 97.<

mitter with any garage door opener that

lacks safety "stop" and "reverse"

The memory of individual channel keys

features as required by federal safety

cannot be deleted. However, the three

standards (this includes any garage

channel keys can be cleared together

door opener model manufactured

as follows:

before April 1, 1982).

> Press and hold both outside keys of

This device complies with part 15 of the

the BMW Universal Transmitter until

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

the indicator lamp flashes, and then

following two conditions: as defined in

release them.

the regulations, this device may not

cause harmful interference, and must

Front center armrest

All of the channel keys are cleared.

accept any interference received,

To open: press the button (arrow) and

including interference that may cause

lift upward.

undesired operation.

Additional compartments and

nets*

You will find additional storage

compartments in the front doors and in

the center console. Storage nets are on

the front seat backrests.

100nStorage compartments

Cellular phone*

Ashtray, front*

Beverage holder, coin box

Hands-free system

To empty

A coin box and two beverage holders

On vehicles with telephone prepara-

Press on the edge of the open cover

are provided in the center console.

tion* or a communications package*,

(arrow): the ashtray moves up and can

the cover for the hands-free micro-

be removed.

phone is located on the headliner, near

the interior lamp.

For further information on using your

cellular phone, refer to the separate

Owner's Manual.

Ashtray, front*

Ashtray, rear*

101n

Cigarette lighter

Press the lighter 1 in. You can remove

the lighter from its socket for use as

soon as it springs back out.

Hold or touch the hot cigarette

lighter by the knob only. Holding

or touching it in other areas could result

in burns.

The cigarette lighter remains opera-

tional when the ignition key has been

removed. For this reason, children

should never be left in the vehicle unat-

To empty

tended.<

Press on the edge of the raised cover in

the opening direction (arrow): the

Cigarette lighter socket

ashtray moves up and can be removed.

Suitable for attaching power supplies

for flashlights, car vacuum cleaners,

etc., up to a rating of approx. 200 watts

at 12 volts. Avoid damage to the socket

caused by inserting plugs of different

shapes or sizes.

102nSki bag*

The ski bag allows the safe and clean

transport of up to 4 pairs of standard

skis or up to two snowboards.

The length of the ski bag and the addi-

tional space provided in the luggage

compartment make it possible to carry

skis up to 6.8 ft (2.1 m) long. Because

of the tapered shape of the bag, the ski

bag can only accommodate two pairs

of skis up to 6.8 ft (2.1 m) long.

4. Press the release button in the

luggage compartment (arrow)

1. Take the safety belts out of their

5. Use the magnetic holder to fasten

holders

the cover panel to the back wall.

2. Press button downward (arrow) and

remove the filler piece by pulling it

To store the ski bag, perform the above

forward

steps in reverse sequence.

3. Extend the ski bag between the front

seats. The zipper provides conve-

Securing cargo

nient access to the inside of the bag,

Secure skis and any other objects

and can also be left open to promote

stored in the bag by tightening the

drying

retaining strap at the buckle.<

Make sure that the skis are clean

before loading them into the bag.

Avoid damage from sharp edges during

loading.<

Ski bag

Cargo loading

103n

With the convertible top closed,

you can increase the space in the

luggage compartment, refer to page 35.

We recommend that you always fold

the convertible top compartment panel

down as soon as you have removed

your cargo from the luggage compart-

ment. This way, you can be sure that

you can always operate your convert-

ible top at any time.

At the same time, when the top is

raised you should fold the convertible

top compartment panel back up before

When reattaching the cover, guide

Stowing cargo

stowing large objects in the luggage

both bars into the guide and press

If you are transporting cargo in your

compartment; this precaution will help

the cover back into place. Secure the

BMW:

reduce the likelihood of damage to

safety belts in their holders again.<

> Load heavy cargo as far forward as

either the convertible top compartment

possible - directly behind the

or your luggage.<

luggage compartment partition - and

as low as possible

> Cover sharp edges and corners.

104nCargo loading

Always position and secure the

cargo correctly. If you do not, it

can endanger the passengers during

braking or evasive maneuvers.

Do not exceed the approved gross

vehicle weight or the approved axle

loads, refer to page 146, otherwise the

vehicle's operating safety is no longer

assured and you are in violation of the

law.

Do not stow heavy or hard objects in

the passenger compartment without

securing them. Otherwise they could be

Securing cargo

thrown around during braking and

> For small, light items, use the rubber-

evasive maneuvers and endanger the

lined, non-skid side of the floor mat

passengers.<

or secure using the luggage compart-

ment net* or elastic straps

> For large, heavy pieces, consult your

BMW center for load-securing

devices*. Anchorages (arrow) are

provided at the inner corners of the

luggage compartment for attaching

these devices.

Read and comply with the information

enclosed with the load-securing

devices.

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