BMW 8 Series Convertible 2022-2023 Maximum Cooling User Manual
Maximum cooling
Principle
The system is set to the lowest temperature, optimum airflow and recirculated air mode with the drive-ready state switched on.
Functional requirement
The system is available at outside temperatures above approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃ and with the drive-ready state switched on.
Switching maximum cooling on and off
Press the button.
The LED is illuminated when maximum cooling is switched on.
Air flows out of the air vents to the upper body region. The air vents need to be open for this.
The airflow can be adjusted with the program active.
AUTO program
Principle
The AUTO program cools, ventilates, or heats the car’s interior automatically. The airflow, air distribution, and temperature will be controlled automatically depending on the interior temperature and the setting for the desired temperature.
Switching the AUTO program on and off
Using the button:
Press the button.
The LED of the button is illuminated with the AUTO program switched on.
Via iDrive:
- “CAR”
- “Settings”
- “Climate control”
- “Heating/ventilation”
- “Automatic”
Depending on the selected temperature and outside influences, the air is directed to the windshield, side windows, upper body, and into floor area.
Point the side air vents toward the side windows.
The cooling function is switched on with the AUTO program.
The AUTO program is switched off automatically when manual air distribution is set.
Controlling the intensity of the airflow
With the AUTO program switched on, the intensity can be adjusted. This changes the automatic control for the air mass.
Using the button:
Press the lower or upper side of the button: to decrease or increase intensity.
Via iDrive:
- “CAR”
- “Settings”
- “Climate control”
- “Air quality”
- Select the desired setting:
- “Air recirculation”
- “Fresh air”
To prevent window fogging, recirculated-air mode switches off automatically after a certain amount of time, depending on the environmental conditions. With constant air recirculation mode, the air quality in the car’s interior deteriorates, and window fogging increases. If there is window condensation, switch off recirculated-air mode or defog the windows.
Airflow, manual
Principle
The airflow for climate control can be adjusted manually.
Adjusting the airflow manually
Press the lower or upper side of the button: to decrease or increase airflow.
The selected airflow is shown on the climate control display.
The airflow may be reduced automatically to save battery power.
Manual air distribution
Principle
The air distribution for climate control can be adjusted manually.
Adjusting the air distribution manually
Press the button repeatedly. Select the desired setting:
- Windows, upper body region, and floor area.
- Upper body region and floor area.
- Floor area.
- Windows and floor area.
- Windows.
- Windows and upper body.
- Upper body region.
The selected air distribution is shown on the climate control display.
SYNC program
Principle
The Sync program can be used to apply the settings on the driver’s side to the passenger’s side.
Switching the SYNC program on/off
- “CAR”
- “Settings”
- “Climate control”
- “Synchronize”
- Temperature.
- Air flow.
- Air distribution.
- AUTO program.
The program is switched off automatically if the settings on the front passenger side are changed.
Defrost function
Principle
Ice and condensation are quickly removed from the windshield and the front side windows.
Switching the Defrost function on and off
Press the button.
The LED of the button is illuminated when the system is switched on.
The airflow can be adjusted manually with the system switched on.
If there is any window condensation, switch on the air conditioning. Make sure that air can flow to the windshield.
Rear window defroster
Principle
Ice and condensation are removed from the rear window quickly.
Functional requirement
The function is operational when the drive-ready state is switched on.
Switching the rear window defroster on and off
Press the button. The LED is illuminated with the rear window defroster switch on.
The rear window defroster switches off automatically after a certain period of time.
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
Microfilter The microfilter removes dust and pollen from the incoming air.
The activated-charcoal filter also removes gaseous pollutants from the outside air that enters the vehicle.
Has this filter changed during vehicle maintenance?
Reference Links
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