Automatic Heater????
12-07-2008, 01:19 PM
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i started to use my auto heater now because its getting cold and im not sure when to have it turn on. i usually set it to turn on 15 minutes before i go to my car but it seems like it really doesnt make a difference with the temperature inside the car. how soon do you set yours to???
12-07-2008, 05:59 PM
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Yea the setting in idrive that allows you set a timer let the heater turn in the car.
12-07-2008, 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by xxrap985xx' post='740278' date='Dec 7 2008, 09:59 PM
Yea the setting in idrive that allows you set a timer let the heater turn in the car.
12-07-2008, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by xxrap985xx' post='740278' date='Dec 7 2008, 06:59 PM
Yea the setting in idrive that allows you set a timer let the heater turn in the car.
1) uses the residual heat. So if the car is parked for a long time it won't help. This is helpful if you leave someone in the car and don't want to let the car run but still wish to keep the passengers warm. Example, leave someone in the car while you run inside the store to pick up something quick.
2) vents out excess heat form the car. Helpful if you part outside at work on a hot sunny day and want to vent some of the hot air just as you leave work.
12-07-2008, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by ImolaRedM' post='740308' date='Dec 7 2008, 10:00 PM
There are two possible options.
1) uses the residual heat. So if the car is parked for a long time it won't help. This is helpful if you leave someone in the car and don't want to let the car run but still wish to keep the passengers warm. Example, leave someone in the car while you run inside the store to pick up something quick.
2) vents out excess heat form the car. Helpful if you part outside at work on a hot sunny day and want to vent some of the hot air just as you leave work.
1) uses the residual heat. So if the car is parked for a long time it won't help. This is helpful if you leave someone in the car and don't want to let the car run but still wish to keep the passengers warm. Example, leave someone in the car while you run inside the store to pick up something quick.
2) vents out excess heat form the car. Helpful if you part outside at work on a hot sunny day and want to vent some of the hot air just as you leave work.
I could never figure out how to activate it.
12-07-2008, 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Gordast' post='740312' date='Dec 8 2008, 05:21 AM
I could never figure out how to activate it.
Im pretty sure it isnt a heater just air conditioning you can set to work on a timer.
12-08-2008, 05:37 AM
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Originally Posted by ponnu' post='740280' date='Dec 7 2008, 10:08 PM
Are you talking about parked car operation?
12-08-2008, 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by xxrap985xx' post='740477' date='Dec 8 2008, 09:37 AM
yup thats it..
The REST function, often referred to as "residual heat" function is helpful if the car is already warm and you're going to leave it for a short time. Using this feature allows you to return to a warm car if you're not gone too long...
12-08-2008, 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by ImolaRedM' post='740308' date='Dec 8 2008, 12:00 AM
2) vents out excess heat form the car. Helpful if you part outside at work on a hot sunny day and want to vent some of the hot air just as you leave work.