What is the operating instruction for the air conditioning in the older BMW 5 Series?

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Rod
07/29/25 7:58pm
Below are the operating instructions for the air conditioning in the older BMW 5 Series: 1. Press the A/C button to activate the BMW 5 Series air conditioning system. The indicator light in the button will illuminate. Press the button again to turn off the compressor, and the indicator light will go out. 2. If the air conditioning performance is lower than expected, check the surface of the air conditioning condenser (located in front of the radiator) for dirt or insect buildup. Please visit a BMW 5 Series service station for cleaning. Placing obstructions in front of the engine hood will reduce airflow to the condenser, thereby lowering air conditioning performance. 3. After activating the external air circulation in the BMW 5 Series, the air intake located at the firewall will be opened by the air conditioning computer. The blower inside the vehicle will draw outside air through the micro-dust filter into the two heat exchangers (cooling and heating) inside the evaporator. The air processed by the heat exchangers will then be blown out through the vents. When the external circulation mode is activated, the air intake opens, connecting the air inside and outside the vehicle. For example, when encountering traffic congestion in the city, you can turn on the external circulation mode.
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