How to Turn on the Air Conditioning in a BMW 320?
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The method to turn on the air conditioning in a BMW 320 is: 1. Rotate the air conditioning to the cooling mode; 2. Press the AC button. Taking the 2021 BMW 320 Sport Package as an example, it belongs to the mid-size car category, with body dimensions of: length 4829mm, width 1827mm, height 1463mm, wheelbase 2961mm, and a fuel tank capacity of 59L. The 2021 BMW 320 Sport Package is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine, with a maximum power of 115kW, maximum power speed of 4500 to 6500 rpm, maximum torque of 250Nm, and maximum torque speed of 1250 to 4000 rpm.
Operating the AC in my old BMW 320 is quite straightforward. After starting the engine, simply press the AC button with the snowflake icon on the center console - the illuminated indicator means the compressor is activated. Then rotate the temperature knob on the driver's side all the way toward the blue marking for the lowest temperature. Don't worry about the fan speed as the automatic mode will adjust the airflow automatically. For quicker cooling, press the recirculation button, but remember to switch back to fresh air mode after about 30 minutes for ventilation. Important note: Be careful not to mistakenly press the windshield defroster button as it will deactivate the AC function.
My friend who just picked up a 2021 BMW 320Li taught me that the touchscreen operation is actually more intuitive. After ignition, there's no need to look for physical buttons—just tap the 'AC' switch in the air conditioning menu at the bottom of the central screen, then drag the temperature slider down to around 18 degrees for the coolest setting. Rear passengers can also adjust the temperature independently. On long drives, remember to turn off the 'residual heat utilization' function in the 'Settings' menu, as this feature secretly uses engine heat to interfere with cooling. Real-world tests show that automatic fan speed is more fuel-efficient than manual, but if the wind noise is bothersome, simply swipe left or right on the fan speed bar on the screen for instant adjustment.
