Automatic Recirculating Air mode
12-03-2010, 02:39 AM
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Automatic Recirculating Air mode
Re: Climate Contro/AC system...
1.) Does the car automatically recirculate the air upon automatic detection of bad odours? The reason I ask is that there is a switch on my BMW to have 'automatic recirculation' on that you can turn off or manually activate.
The W212 does not appear to have an 'auto function' button, so I was wondering if this is already incorporated into the "AUTO mode" for climate control.
2.) Is there a way to get the car to blow out cold air from the front passenger facing vents while the HEAT is on? I ask this because BMW's have a manual plastic dial u can switch for the main vents to blow either hot or cold air regardless of what your cabin temperature is set to.
Could someone shed some light? Many thanks.
1.) Does the car automatically recirculate the air upon automatic detection of bad odours? The reason I ask is that there is a switch on my BMW to have 'automatic recirculation' on that you can turn off or manually activate.
The W212 does not appear to have an 'auto function' button, so I was wondering if this is already incorporated into the "AUTO mode" for climate control.
2.) Is there a way to get the car to blow out cold air from the front passenger facing vents while the HEAT is on? I ask this because BMW's have a manual plastic dial u can switch for the main vents to blow either hot or cold air regardless of what your cabin temperature is set to.
Could someone shed some light? Many thanks.
12-03-2010, 03:41 AM
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1) I'm not sure about a W212 but I would assume it has this automatic feature because the 221 does have it and the 212 is a more modern car (and still a high class model that would not have it dropped for price reasons). Difficult to say what kind of odour is detected, it monitors at least carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides.
2) I cannot see why you would want this, the car anyway adjusts the temperature for different nozzles in a way that people in the car observe the temperature and air flow being comfortable. Would you want to set it manually to something uncomfortable?
2) I cannot see why you would want this, the car anyway adjusts the temperature for different nozzles in a way that people in the car observe the temperature and air flow being comfortable. Would you want to set it manually to something uncomfortable?
12-03-2010, 08:16 AM
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How do you engage that feature in the W221? Do you need to just have the A/C or heat, or fresh air set to Auto?
12-03-2010, 07:57 PM
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Which feature? The recirculating air? It's the Circle symbol that consists of 3 arc arrows. If you push it the air is forced to recirculate and no outside air is drawn into the cabin.
12-03-2010, 07:58 PM
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1) I'm not sure about a W212 but I would assume it has this automatic feature because the 221 does have it and the 212 is a more modern car (and still a high class model that would not have it dropped for price reasons). Difficult to say what kind of odour is detected, it monitors at least carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides.
2) I cannot see why you would want this, the car anyway adjusts the temperature for different nozzles in a way that people in the car observe the temperature and air flow being comfortable. Would you want to set it manually to something uncomfortable?
2) I cannot see why you would want this, the car anyway adjusts the temperature for different nozzles in a way that people in the car observe the temperature and air flow being comfortable. Would you want to set it manually to something uncomfortable?
12-04-2010, 02:37 AM
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The fresh/cool air-while heating option was cost cut out of Benzes about 6 or so years ago
12-04-2010, 01:25 PM
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E 350 does not have auto recirculate for bad odors, etc. Have to push the button yourself.
I had an '07 Hyundai Azera that had auto re-circ and I miss it a lot. It was amazing at how many odors it could detect and go to recirc before I even noticed them. The recirc light would come on to tell me and I would look and see smoke from a fire, dead skunk, diesel truck, etc.
MB really needs to look at what Hyundai is doing with its cars as far as standard features and options.
I had an '07 Hyundai Azera that had auto re-circ and I miss it a lot. It was amazing at how many odors it could detect and go to recirc before I even noticed them. The recirc light would come on to tell me and I would look and see smoke from a fire, dead skunk, diesel truck, etc.
MB really needs to look at what Hyundai is doing with its cars as far as standard features and options.
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12-04-2010, 01:58 PM
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E 350 does not have auto recirculate for bad odors, etc. Have to push the button yourself.I had an '07 Hyundai Azera that had auto re-circ and I miss it a lot. It was amazing at how many odors it could detect and go to recirc before I even noticed them. The recirc light would come on to tell me and I would look and see smoke from a fire, dead skunk, diesel truck, etc.MB really needs to look at what Hyundai is doing with its cars as far as standard features and options.
