Controls and features -> Seat heating for your BMW 5 Series 1995-2003

102nSeat heating*  
Roller sun blind*  
Independent ventilation system  
This system ventilates the interior and  
lowers its temperature by using the  
blower of the automatic climate control,  
when the vehicle is unattended.  
The independent ventilation system is  
operated via the Multi-Information  
Display (MID) – refer to page 78 – or the  
onboard monitor. Refer to the separate  
onboard monitor Owner's Manual.  
You may preselect two different activa-  
tion times. The ventilation will remain  
activated for 30 minutes. You can also  
turn it on and off directly. Because of its  
high current consumption, you should  
not activate the system twice in  
The seat cushion and backrest can be  
heated when the ignition key is in posi-  
tion 2. You can call up different heating  
modes by repeatedly pressing the keys.  
To actuate, press the button briefly with  
ignition key in position 1.  
Roller sun blinds* for rear side  
windows  
succession without allowing the battery  
to be recharged while you are driving.  
When the three indicator lamps are illu-  
minated, the highest heating mode is  
activated. One lamp indicates the  
lowest heating mode. The temperature  
is regulated with a thermostat in each  
mode.  
Use the strap to pull out the blinds, then  
hook them in the provided attachment.  
When a preselected activation time is  
set, the independent ventilation system  
is operational at outside temperatures  
above 60 7 (16 6), or by direct switch  
activation. It cannot be switched on  
when the vehicle is moving.  
You can also switch the higher heating  
modes off directly: press the key and  
hold it slightly longer.  
The air emerges via the air outlets for  
the upper body. Therefore, the air  
outlets must be open for the system to  
operate.  
You can adjust the airflow volume and  
the air distribution when the ignition key  
is in position 1.