Climate BMW 2006-6 Series Manuals Site

Climate control system in the 2006 BMW 6 Series, the features and functions will vary depending on the specific model and trim level. Generally, the climate control system will include features such as air conditioning, heating, and ventilation with automatic temperature control. Some higher-end models may also have additional features such as heated and ventilated seats, a heated steering wheel, and a cabin air filtration system. However, the available features may differ between different models and trim levels.

Automatic climate control

1 Airflow directed toward the windshield and side windows
2 Air for the upper body area
3 Air to footwell
4 Temperature, left side of passenger compartment
5 Maximum cooling
6 Defrosting windows and removing condensation
7 Air volume, manual
8 Switching off automatic climate control
9 Switching cooling function on and off manually
10 Temperature, right side of passenger compartment
11 Residual heat mode
12 AUTO program
13 AUC automatic recirculated-air control/ recirculated air mode
14 LED for parked car ventilation
15 Rear window defroster
16 Air grill for interior temperature sensor please keep clear and unobstructed

The current setting for air distribution is displayed on the Control Display.

A congenial climate

The AUTO program offers the optimum air distribution and air volume for virtually all conditions, refer to AUTO program below. Now you only need to select an interior temperature that you find pleasant. The following sections contain more detailed information on the available setting options. Most settings are stored for the remote control currently in use.

AUTO program

The AUTO program handles the adjustment of air distribution to the windshield and side windows, in the direction of the upper body, and in the footwell, as well as the adjustment of the air volume. It also adapts your instructions for the temperature to outside influences throughout the year. The cooling is switched on automatically with the AUTO program. At the same time, a condensation sensor controls the program in such a way that window condensation is prevented as much as possible.

Intensity of the AUTO program

To meet your individual needs, you can increase or decrease the intensity of the automatic climate control.

Press the MENU button. This opens the start menu.
Move the controller to the left to open “Climate”.
Select “Automatic programs” and press the controller.

Select the desired intensity and press the controller.

✓ The marked intensity of the automatic program is switched on.

Convertible program

When the convertible top is opened, the convertible program can also be selected. In the convertible program, the automatic climate control is optimized for driving with the convertible top open. In addition, the air supply is increased as the speed increases. If the convertible program has been selected, it is automatically active every time the top is opened.

▶ The effect of the convertible program can be greatly enhanced if the wind deflector is installed.

Temperature

Set the desired temperature individually on the driver’s and front passenger side. The automatic climate control achieves this temperature as quickly as possible at any time of year, if necessary with the maximum cooling or heating capacity, and then keeps it constant.

▶ When switching between different temperature settings in rapid succession, the automatic climate control does not have sufficient time to achieve the set temperature.

Adapting temperature in upper body region

Open the start menu.
Open “Climate”.
Select “Vent settings” and press the controller.
Select the field by moving the controller and adjust the air distribution by turning the controller.

Defrosting windows and removing condensation

Quickly remove ice and condensation from the windshield and front side windows.

Rear window defroster

The rear window defroster switches off automatically after a certain amount of time. Convertible: the rear window defroster is only activated when the rear window is closed.

Air volume, manual

You can adjust the air volume by turning. You can reactivate the automatic mode for the air volume with the AUTO button.

Manual air distribution

You can specify the air distribution.

Open the start menu.
Open “Climate”.
Select “Vent settings” and press the controller. The driver’s and front passenger side can be adjusted separately with the fields on the right or left side.
Select the driver’s or front passenger side if necessary. Move the controller to the right or left repeatedly until the driver’s side or front passenger side is selected.
Select the desired field by moving the controller.
Turn the controller to adjust the air distribution.

Driver’s side:

1 Airflow directed toward the windshield and side windows
2 Airflow for the upper body
3 Air to footwell Front passenger side:
4 Airflow for the upper body
5 Air to footwell

▶ Pressing the AUTO button raises and lowers the air distribution settings on the Control Display.

Switching the cooling function on and off

The cooling function cools and dehumidifies the incoming air before reheating it as needed according to the temperature setting. Depending on the weather, the windshield may fog over briefly when the engine is started. The cooling function is switched on automatically with the AUTO program. The passenger compartment can only be cooled with the engine running.

Maximum cooling

Maximally cooled air is obtained as quickly as possible from an outside temperature above 327/06 and with the engine running.

The automatic climate control changes over to the lowest temperature and switches into the recirculated-air mode. The maximum air quantity only flows out of the vents for the upper body. It is therefore necessary for these vents to be open for maximum cooling.

AUC Automatic recirculated-air control/recirculated-air mode

You can respond to unpleasant odors or pollutants in the immediate environment by temporarily suspending the supply of outside air. The system then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle. In AUC mode, a sensor detects pollutants in the outside air and controls the shut-off automatically.

Press the button repeatedly to run through the following control sequence:

LED off: outside air flows into the vehicle continuously.
Right LED on, AUC mode: the system detects pollutants in the outside air and responds by blocking the supply of outside air when required.
Left LED on, recirculated-air mode: the supply of outside air into the vehicle is shut off continuously.

⚠ If condensation starts to form on the inside window surfaces during operation in the recirculated-air mode, you should switch it off while also increasing the air volume as required. The recirculated-air mode should not be used over a longer period of time, as the air quality inside the vehicle deteriorates continuously.

Residual heat

The heat stored in the engine is used to heat the passenger compartment, e.g. while stopped at a school to pick up a child. The function can be switched on when the following conditions are met:

up to 15 minutes after switching off the engine
engine at operating temperature
sufficient battery voltage
outside temperature below 777/256

The LED lights up when the function is switched on. With the ignition switch at radio readiness or higher the interior temperature, the air volume and the air distribution can be set.

Switching off automatic climate control

The air volume, the heater and thecooling function are all switched off. You can restart the automatic climate control by pressing any of its buttons except the REST button.

Ventilation

1 Knurled wheels for smoothly opening and closing air vents
2 Levers for changing the airflow direction

Do not drop any foreign objects into the vent outlets; otherwise, they could be catapulted outwards and cause injuries.

Ventilation for cooling

Adjust the vent outlets to direct the flow of cool air in your direction, for instance, if the interior
has become too warm, etc.

Draft-free ventilation

Set the vent outlets so that the air flows past you and is not directed straight at you.

Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter

The microfilter removes dust and pollen from the incoming air. The activated-charcoal filter provides additional protection by filtering gaseous pollutants from the outside air. Your BMW center replaces this combined filter as a standard part of your scheduled maintenance. You can have more detailed information shown on the Control Display.

Parked car ventilation

The concept

The parked car ventilation blows air into the passenger compartment to lower interior temperatures. It is ready to use in the parked-car mode at any outside temperature. You can set two different times for the system to start. The parked car ventilation can also be switched on and off directly. It remains switched on for 30 minutes.

Since the system uses a substantial amount of electrical current, you should refrain from activating it twice in succession without allowing the battery to be recharged in normal operation between uses.

The air emerges through the upper body region vent outlets in the instrument panel. These vent outlets must be open for the system to operate. The parked car ventilation system is operated via iDrive.