Control And Display Functions Via Controller And Central Information Display

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The following control and display functions are selected and activated on the CID (Central Information Display) with the controller (move controller to left in start menu):

Temperature control (IHKA Basic)
The temperature for the driver's and front-passenger sides are centrally set on the IHKA controls. The temperature can be increased or decreased from this central setting using 3 selectable settings (warmer, neutral, colder).
Temperature control (IHKA High)
The temperature can be increased or decreased separately on the driver's side and front-passenger side in 4 increments.
Independent heater (optional)
Select between direct operation and programming with timer.
Independent ventilation (IHKA High only)
Select between direct operation and programming with timer.
Air distribution (IHKA High only)
The airflow for the driver's and front-passenger sides are centrally set on the IHKA controls. Deviating from these central setting, the airflow can be adjusted separately for the footwell and upper body (driver's and front-passenger sides).

The driver-side setting applies for both sides in the area of the windscreen.

>E64 When the convertible program is active, air distribution is switched to the upper body and head. Airflow to the footwell is throttled.

A/C program
The A/C program is called up as follows:
1. Press the controller in the start menu (5. menu)
2. Select "Vehicle settings" and press controller.
3. Select "A/C settings" and press controller.
4. The following settings are available in the menu level "automatic program":
  - gentle
  - medium
  - intensive
  - convertible program (selection only possible when convertible top is open)
  The selection of gentle, medium and intensive is not possible when the convertible program is active. When the convertible program is deactivated, the air-conditioning system acts as if the convertible top were closed (selection of gentle, medium and intensive is again possible).