In some areas of RSA, the temperature can reach 40 degrees or higher during the day.
If possible, it would be wonderful if the car could use the air conditioning to cool the interior.
How useful is this function in reality if the A/C and heating can’t be used?
The difference between returning to your car on a hot summer day with the windows down and one that has been closed up all day with the sun radiating down depends on whether your BMW has the aux heater or if it is an E model (electric that can turn on the AC compressor). The difference could be comparable to returning to an 80° to 90° F car as opposed to one that is 110° to 120° F.
Go to the car and let the windows and door open for five minutes as you get in. Set the AC and engine to maximum. Waiting five to ten minutes, it’s cooked.
On days when it’s above 100 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius), if you know when you’ll return to your car, you can set one of the timers for parked cars to turn on approximately 30 minutes before your return. Then, as you approach the car, use the convenience open feature to roll down the windows.
Again, it won’t be the same as turning on the air conditioning, but it won’t be the sweltering furnace it would have been if the car hadn’t been previously vented.
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I have serious doubts about more heating. I believe all you can currently hope for is the rest feature.
Here is a quote from the worldwide bmw website for people who are interested in learning more about what it is:
Auxiliary heating in the winter can warm the interior of the car up to a comfortable temperature before you even leave. In addition to shielding the engine from the impacts of extreme cold, pre-heating the coolant circuit lowers fuel usage. The controls in the car, a programmable timer, or a remote control are used to turn the system on.
How does auxiliary heating operate? What is it?
It typically consists of a small independent power unit that can be started remotely, warming the car up for 20 minutes before you get in it in the morning.
You should definitely give it a try, Mickken, as I believe you only have a brief commute to work each morning. Our trains include Webasto pre-heaters, which prevent engine wear from the cold and ensure that the train is essentially warmed up before we take it out on a running line.
I used it on mine, but I couldn’t really tell the difference. Once you start going, I believe it speeds up the defrosting process a little, but not much.
Another option is the BMW residual heating, which, if it’s turned on, will keep the car toasty even after you’ve finished a run.
I discovered this by mistake while waiting for my wife. I had the ignition on and was shocked to see that warm air was still blowing out of the vents an hour after I had parked the car.
I believe it merely makes use of leftover engine heat. Works great on my car and is great if you’re waiting to pick up passengers and don’t want the engine running. You can also set it when the ignition is off, such as when you refuel.
AUXILIARY HEATING: What is it?
If my memory serves me correctly, auxiliary heating consists of a heater that runs on gasoline and is managed by the MID’s timer feature.
Decide when to turn on the heating so that it is warm inside the car when you arrive there later. Although it doesn’t start the engine, it works the same as a remote start configuration for prewarming.
Is it all of this? Man, I would have assumed an Icelander would have checked this out right away. What a find on your automobile!
Those systems have the drawback of dying if not used on a semi-regular basis. Fortunately, only the additional little battery in the trunk of my E32-B12 ALPINA was damaged when I had one. After I changed it, the system once more operated.
If they function, they are fantastic. Of course, especially in frigid climates. With the engine already warmed up, morning ice scraping is no longer necessary.
Even though it is described in your owner’s manual, your automobile may not actually have it. Follow the operating instructions in the handbook; if you are unable to do so, the item is not in your car. Alternatively, ask your dealer to check the VIN to see what factory extras were installed in your vehicle. This is possible online with any licensed BMW dealer.
One day, as O was playing, I realized that my MID had a timer function, but I never gave it any thought. Are you able to tell by peeking under the hood?
Thanks! I had a look, and I can toggle ventillation, timer 1, and timer 2 on or off. It’s simply necessary to test it out right away to see how well it functions, keeping in mind that it probably hasn’t been used in a while.
How to use auxiliary ventilation to change the temperature inside your BMW
In this video, BMW How-To demonstrates how auxiliary ventilation is incorporated with the optional equipment “Automatic air conditioning,” depending on the model and country. Utilizing power from the vehicle’s battery, the independent ventilation enables interior temperature adjustment prior to departure. The cabin is heated or ventilated using any available engine leftover heat, depending on the programmed temperature and outside temperature. It is possible to turn the system on and off immediately or at a specific departure time. Navigate to “CAR,” “Settings,” “Climate comfort,” “Auxiliary ventilation,” “Departure schedule,” and then choose the necessary departure time. Set the departure time and, if necessary, the day of the week. The fan and time symbol on the climate display indicates that a departure time has been triggered once the necessary departure time has been set. The departure time should be set/activated at least 10 minutes before the anticipated departure time to give the climate control adequate time to function. The system can also be turned on and off directly via the My BMW App by selecting the fan icon and then tapping “Start.” After some time, the system turns itself off automatically.
What does BMW auxiliary heating mean?
“The passenger compartment can be individually heated in cold weather when the engine is off thanks to the auxiliary heating with timed function. Additionally, it stops windows from fogging up and freezing.”
Can I remotely heat my BMW?
Can I remotely heat my BMW? Many people are curious about whether they can activate the BMW remote start from a distance, and the answer is that they can. Even from home, you can do it, but only with the help of the My BMW app.
What does a car’s auxiliary heater do?
The auxiliary heater speeds up engine and interior warm-up time and runs when the engine is running. Unless you deactivate it, it automatically turns on or off based on the temperature of the coolant and the ambient air. The mechanism heats the interior of the car and the engine.
Can the app be used to heat a BMW?
With the BMW Remote App, you can pre-set the temperature of your BMW so that you can get into a warm car in the winter instead of having to scrape ice off the windows. You can activate the auxiliary heating* or even the auxiliary ventilation** in the “Climate” menu.
This calls for the supplementary heating item of optional equipment.
* Some vehicles need additional optional equipment for automated air conditioning in order to run the “Climate-auxiliary ventilation” function, depending on the series and model.
Requirements:
- Services for ConnectedDrive as specialized equipment
- The BMW ConnectedDrive customer portal is where you must enable Remote Services before you may utilize them.
- You must first download the My BMW Remote App from the App Store or Google Play before using it.
Availability:
- only in conjunction with the Radio Professional, Navigation System Professional, and Navigation System Business
- The following telephone number can be used to reach the BMW Call Center in Germany: +49-89-1250 16010.
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Why does auxiliary heat exist?
The auxiliary heating system would activate when the exterior heat pump became too cold to swiftly heat your home during freezing conditions. If the temperature suddenly decreases, auxiliary heating will instantly kick on to help heat your house more rapidly.
A second heating source is necessary for heat pumps. When the temperature falls below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, this becomes very important. These further heating sources include the indoor unit’s electric resistance heating, which was already discussed. Backup systems for gas, oil, or even hot water are also possible.
The term “second-stage” or “back-up” heating is used to describe these extra heating sources. The heat pump itself serves as the “initial state” heater. When you need an immediate source of heat, you should only use your second stage.
How can I preheat my BMW?
People will be looking for ways to warm up their cars before getting inside as winter approaches quickly. Consequently, whether we’re talking about internal combustion engines or electric automobiles, the BMW Remote Engine Start feature will be quite useful. The latter scenario gives them the advantage because you can heat up your car while it is charging, which prevents pollution and noise while heating up the interior.
That’s also crucial to note because it’s against the law in several nations to leave your automobile running, even in your driveway. To ensure you don’t break any laws, you might wish to check your local laws before utilizing the system. If everything is in order, you may watch a little video below from BMW that demonstrates several ways to use the Remote Engine Start technology.
You must first enable the feature from the car’s iDrive system submenu before taking any action. Choose Preconditioning/ventilation from the submenu under Car – Settings – Climate Comfort. You must select the Remote engine start option that will appear. After that, you can heat up the interior of your car in one of three ways: using the key fob, the BMW Display key, or the BMW ConnectedDrive app.
By touching a few clicks on the app, you can start the car’s engine from the farthest distance. By pushing the lock button three times while using the BMW key fob, you can turn on the heater; however, the Display Key has a preconditioning sub-menu that lets you start the engine remotely. If you get in the car before the engine shuts off automatically after 15 minutes, you can turn it off manually. By swiftly pushing the lock button three more times, you can turn off the engine if you’re using a conventional key fob. Hope this makes the winter go by a little bit easier for you!