Heat passenger compartment

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION Heat passenger compartment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 BMW 135i, 2009 BMW 135i, and 2008 BMW 135i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  • "A/C button" is not  activated during the heating process
  • Close all windows and doors.
  • Set air recirculation function.
  • Select air distribution mode for footwell and defrosting.
  • On vehicles with CID:  In A/C menu (CID) in Air distribution index tab: select 100 % footwell for driver and front passenger and 100 % defrosting for driver (this applies here to driver and front passenger)
  • Maximum temperature setting
  • Maximum blower speed
  • Start engine
RENDER: 1.0x

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