Thread: Some questions
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      01-06-2011, 01:24 AM   #31
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Drives: e90 2005 3-series
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Lancashire

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Hi ya

To answer the fan question (aka the REST button function). I have iDrive/SatNav Pro installed on mine and its within the climate settings. You have two timers but tbh it's pretty useless.

The REST facility used to pull warm air from the engine into the cabin. In the X1 it doesn't do this and just blows cold air in. If you have the optional temperature control unit (sorry can't remember the name or number) then it will blow warm air in.

I believe they got rid of the REST function across the entire range from 2008. I recently had new 3 series and this too only had the ALL button. Well done BMW for removing a very usefull feature. Just like they removed the folding mirrors when you hold the lock button on the keyfob. Now you can only fold your mirrors in by pressing the button in the cabin. What half wits come up with these ideas!!
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