E60 auto A/C question

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10-18-2011, 03:22 PM

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If an E60 has the auto A/C panel like in the photo below, does it automatically have the timer for to pre-heat the car also? Or it can just have the timer for auto cool?
Basically how to tell if an E60 has an auxiliary heater.

In order to be able to program you need to have "Auto Climate" like in the second pic you have circled. The first is just a plain old climate control without any Auto function.

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10-18-2011, 07:24 PM

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In order to be able to program you need to have "Auto Climate" like in the second pic you have circled. The first is just a plain old climate control without any Auto function.

Both Basic and advanced AC had the auto function but the advanced has more functions is all.

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10-18-2011, 09:52 PM

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Hmm is it way different on the 7 series? My friend told me he can set a timer and the engine will actually start running and heat the car. Not sure on the exact model though.

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10-19-2011, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mmitev

On REST: There is a button for this on the E60, if you look at the pic of the auto AC panel, the middle round portion of the right-hand temp adjuster is that REST button.

Pre-set ventilation: I think every E60 has it, at least every one with auto AC. I don't think it consumes a lot of energy.

Sorry, My mistake. LCI cars don't have a REST button on the Auto Climate Control. REST functions by turning the centre AUTO button after the car is turned off; the MAX A/C button is a separate button on LCI as well.
Also the ventilation function must use a lot of power to run the fan system for up to 30 minutes. My manual says to only use the feature once between car startups to allow for battery charging.