01-30-2012, 10:06 AM | #1 |
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Ventialation on rear passenger compartment
the little wheel in the centre of the rear passenger compartment is supposed to vary the temperature between cool and warm but even when turned towards the red for a warmer temperature there is no heat and the temperature still feels very cool. Has anyone else noticed whether or not they are getting warm air out of these vents?
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01-30-2012, 10:28 AM | #2 |
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I get warm air out of the rear vents but only after the car engine has warmed up. I have all of my climate settings on Auto and 20C for reference.
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01-30-2012, 10:30 AM | #3 |
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It takes quite a while before the back vents start blowing warm. Much longer than the front and it never seems to be near as warm as the heat coming from the front vents. I think this is def. one of the X's weaker points (rear heat and a/c). I'm glad I have the heated rear seats for the kids.
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01-30-2012, 12:18 PM | #4 | |
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However, I agree with Lotus on the front vent/temp 'speed'. Since the new-year I have started up a F25 and a Mini simultaneously on sub-zero mornings. Both are 2011 and although its only one model vs another I noticed the windows on the F25 will defrost minutes quicker than the Mini and much quicker than I can recall other cars I have owned. |
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01-30-2012, 02:31 PM | #5 |
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Agree that the front heats up quickly and cools quickly in the summer. It's the rear vents that are lacking.
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01-30-2012, 08:53 PM | #6 |
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Would love to have had vents in the cargo area -- the "way back" -- for dogs and temp sensitive stuff; also think conditioning the rear air volume would help keep back seat passengers comfortable.
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01-31-2012, 07:47 AM | #8 | |
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01-31-2012, 08:42 PM | #9 | |
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I have the "automatic climate control with enhanced features" and I wonder if this is a feature of this version of the climate control. If yes, that is fine with me, just a bit misleading. |
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02-01-2012, 01:25 PM | #10 |
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I believe those two wheels help in setting "slightly" different temperatures than the one set via the A/C system. At least this was my discovery with the old 320d I had, didn't fiddle much with my brand new F25 (just arrived!!!).
For example, I don't like the too cold air to come on my face when driving in summer, but I do like to have the car fresh enough. I usually turn the wheel half way towards the red and while the cold air goes to screen, lateral grids and feet, the central grid blows "normal" temperature air, not causing headaches :-) Ciao. A. |
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02-01-2012, 08:28 PM | #11 | |
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Originally, I thought it would be cold or warm air, like in all the cars I owned before, but this is the explanation. This is the best for hot climates: cool air to keep temperature down in the surrouding, but not directly on the face. That is also what is explained in the BMW videos: http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...s4Uh1hJ91VZAU= Generally, I find the videos quite helpful, better than the manual. Looking forward for more good hints from you later Alligator! |
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02-02-2012, 09:39 AM | #12 |
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