The point of "Climate" in iDrive

Gig103 · 03-05-2008, 01:09 PM

I am not asking what the features are, I understand those. But one would think that if they were giving it a main screen display, it would be more useful than just vent settings and a parked car. I am not suggesting they get rid of the controls, but maybe add some redundancy so that at the very least, you gain voice controls.

I'd also like to see it have an option to 'disable' dual climate, so that the driver's knob would change both sides at once.

Anyway, my $0.02

SoYank · 03-05-2008, 03:32 PM

I'd like to have a voice command to set the temperature(s) like the speed limit has. If they're going to have voice commands, then every setting should have one. What's the point in having a VC for vents if you then have to manually set them?

BK · 03-05-2008, 11:36 PM

Yeah, no kidding. I don't understand the utility of having a "ventilation" screen on iDrive -- and giving it a whole top-level menu, even. I never, ever use that. I mean, trip computer and stopwatch share the navigation menu with the maps and address book on the right side. Meanwhile, vent settings gets its own home over on the left.

I keep meaning to try the timed ventilation thing, but I've never even tried it.

SoYank · 03-06-2008, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BK

I keep meaning to try the timed ventilation thing, but I've never even tried it.

Doesn't have much use during the cold winter months but come late spring, it has its use provided you can schedule the time whereby you arrive at the car during or just after the ventilation finishes. It only works for 30 minutes for each of the two timers and has to be reset each time (no setting it for a time and it run each day at that time).

iatacs19 · 03-06-2008, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SoYank

Doesn't have much use during the cold winter months but come late spring, it has its use provided you can schedule the time whereby you arrive at the car during or just after the ventilation finishes. It only works for 30 minutes for each of the two timers and has to be reset each time (no setting it for a time and it run each day at that time).

It very useful if you park outside during the summer.

x5love · 03-08-2008, 06:59 PM

Also, I hate it when a lot of cold air blows in my face, but still want a little coming from the middle vents.

Through the climate settings I can make it so most of the cold air comes from the vents under the windshield (where the defrosters are) and just a little comes from the center vents.

Car gets cooled and I'm super comfy.

BMW///Motorsport · 03-19-2008, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BK

I keep meaning to try the timed ventilation thing, but I've never even tried it.

its great when its really hot out and you have a dark colored car with dark interior...

BuckJon · 03-19-2008, 09:16 PM

Yeah in regards to first post, wish they had a setting to match both climate zones to be controlled by the drivers side. My old Audi you just hold down a button...

saury316 · 03-20-2008, 10:59 AM

i wish i had ventilation settings...

that would be cool... i got my car back in august 2006..and it seems its not a software update thing...

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Gig103 Major 70 Rep 1,324 Posts Drives: 2014 Tesla P85D Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (1)	The point of "Climate" in iDrive I am not asking what the features are, I understand those. But one would think that if they were giving it a main screen display, it would be more useful than just vent settings and a parked car. I am not suggesting they get rid of the controls, but maybe add some redundancy so that at the very least, you gain voice controls. I'd also like to see it have an option to 'disable' dual climate, so that the driver's knob would change both sides at once. Anyway, my $0.02 __________________ Was: 2008 335xi sedan 6MT Black Sapphire Metallic Is: 2014 Tesla P85D (Blue Metallic) Wife's: 2013 Infiniti G37 S sedan 6MT, Black
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SoYank Major General 571 Rep 7,519 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i MT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vinton, Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW E90 335i S ... [9.00]	I'd like to have a voice command to set the temperature(s) like the speed limit has. If they're going to have voice commands, then every setting should have one. What's the point in having a VC for vents if you then have to manually set them? __________________ **2009 E90 335i Montego Blue · Black Leather · Burl Walnut · 6MT · US Spec** SatNav • ZPP • ZCW • 6FL • TPMS • iDrive • PDC • HWS • Xenons • BMW Assist • Power Rear Sunshade • Logic 7 European Taillights • Rear Foglamp • OEM Alarm • PicoTray • DataToys XM-DVR • Multi-view Processor Quaife ATB LSD • Short Shift Knob • Hartge Anti-Roll Bars • AP Racing Front Brakes • 19" Style 269
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BK Smiling politely 165 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	Yeah, no kidding. I don't understand the utility of having a "ventilation" screen on iDrive -- and giving it a whole top-level menu, even. I never, ever use that. I mean, trip computer and stopwatch share the navigation menu with the maps and address book on the right side. Meanwhile, vent settings gets its own home over on the left. I keep meaning to try the timed ventilation thing, but I've never even tried it. __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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x5love Captain 76 Rep 715 Posts Drives: 08 E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Also, I hate it when a lot of cold air blows in my face, but still want a little coming from the middle vents. Through the climate settings I can make it so most of the cold air comes from the vents under the windshield (where the defrosters are) and just a little comes from the center vents. Car gets cooled and I'm super comfy. __________________ E92 335i\|Jet Black\|Black Dakota\|Alu\|Step/paddles\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6FL\|Navi\|Heated Seats\|CA
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BuckJon First Lieutenant 19 Rep 364 Posts Drives: '07 335i Coupe Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	Yeah in regards to first post, wish they had a setting to match both climate zones to be controlled by the drivers side. My old Audi you just hold down a button... __________________ Turtles Run
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saury316 Private First Class 14 Rep 109 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pittsburgh,PA iTrader: (0)	i wish i had ventilation settings... that would be cool... i got my car back in august 2006..and it seems its not a software update thing... __________________ 2006 BMW 325i - Jet Black, Black leatherette, Walnut trim, Power Seats, iDrive, BMW Assist, Cold Weather Package, PDC, BMW Alarm, Sat Prep
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