Dual vent temperature controls?

lindros2 · 03-30-2013, 08:24 PM

Anyone have rhyme or reason as to why some cars have dual front vent temperature controls?

I've seen this in a 2013 M5 and 2013 Activehybrid 5 (both are "no duh"), but I believe I also saw it on a 2013 535i or 550i...

Can anyone shed light on this?

Losco · 03-30-2013, 08:28 PM

4 zone AC.

Luigi524TD · 03-30-2013, 08:57 PM

Sometimes the driver and passenger have different preferences ... ya know "some like it hot"!

lindros2 · 03-30-2013, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Luigi524TD

Sometimes the driver and passenger have different preferences ... ya know "some like it hot"!

Not the answer I was looking for.

lindros2 · 03-30-2013, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Losco

4 zone AC.

Thank you.

In 2013, 4-zone is only on the Activehybrid 5 and M5, correct?

shockin330i · 03-30-2013, 11:30 PM

I have what i like to call his and her vents on my 535

egtownsend · 03-31-2013, 12:24 AM

I do not have 4 zone AC controls, but I still have dual front AC controls.

EV0LVE · 03-31-2013, 01:07 AM

If you're talking about the wheel dial and the digital control, then yes, it's the stupidest thing. The wheel dial overrides the digital too. It should be simple digital control that controls the temp, not digital then dial to warm.

Luigi524TD · 03-31-2013, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by lindros2

Not the answer I was looking for.

PLEASE accept my apology sir!

Information about your question is available in the owner's manual - it describes the multitude of individual and personalized climate control settings available for the F10 5 Series BMW. For "run of mill" F10 models it is 2-zone (for driver and front seat passenger); For the Active Hybrid it is 4-zone - adding similar custom settings for rear seat passengers; 4-zone climate control is "standard" in all models of Seven Series as well.

The product marketing experts probably decided who the haves and have-nots would be.

Sharbotcom · 03-31-2013, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by EV0LVE

If you're talking about the wheel dial and the digital control, then yes, it's the stupidest thing. The wheel dial overrides the digital too. It should be simple digital control that controls the temp, not digital then dial to warm.

Evolve:

There has been a very long a detailed discussion on this (I can't seem to find it right now) but the bottom line is the digital setting is for the overall cabin temperature and the manual vent controls the fresh air directed at the passenger so the passenger can control the "feel". For instance, there are times when I'm cool and want to raise the cabin temperature to 73 but want cooler fresh air blowing on my face. Most of the time the manual vent control is set in the middle but I usually adjust it cooler in the summer and a bit warmer in the winter while leaving the cabin temperature set between 70 and 72.

shockin330i · 03-31-2013, 10:30 AM

70? damn my ac never leaves the lowest setting lol

Gilgorm · 03-31-2013, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by lindros2

Thank you.

In 2013, 4-zone is only on the Activehybrid 5 and M5, correct?

I believe 4 zone A/C was/is optional on 550 models as well.

Terpinator · 03-31-2013, 01:38 PM

550 dropped the 4 zone as an option in 2013.

Sharbotcom · 03-31-2013, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Terpinator

550 dropped the 4 zone as an option in 2013.

Not in Canada. It is part of the Executive package.

HighlandPete · 03-31-2013, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by EV0LVE

If you're talking about the wheel dial and the digital control, then yes, it's the stupidest thing. The wheel dial overrides the digital too. It should be simple digital control that controls the temp, not digital then dial to warm.

Personally I find the 'fine tune' of the face ventilation temperature, via the thumbwheel, one feature that takes Climate Control to a higher level. Highly functional in every BMW I've had, leave the CC on auto and just tune the face temperature to suit my mood.

Each to his own, but for me, it's a very useful addition to CC.

HighlandPete

Krash7172 · 04-02-2013, 04:38 PM

Regarding zones in general: If the car is smart enough to know when to turn on and off airbags due to the presence of passengers, why don't they make it know when to use multiple zones?

(I know there is an ALL button now)

joey5622 · 04-02-2013, 05:11 PM

I find it stupid that I was charged about $1,200 for this function... All i got from this was extra climate controls and sun shades... BMW should just make this standard on a car like the 5..

cordoor · 04-03-2013, 05:12 AM

I special ordered 4-zone on my US 2013 550.

lindros2 · 04-03-2013, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by cordoor

I special ordered 4-zone on my US 2013 550.

How much was it?

cordoor · 04-08-2013, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by lindros2

How much was it?

$500.

Worth every penny (to me).

lindros2 · 04-09-2013, 01:14 PM

Damnit... Basically same price as it used to be ($575 if I recall correctly on the 535i).

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Luigi524TD Private Drives: 2013 535 xDrive Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 88 iTrader: (0)	Sometimes the driver and passenger have different preferences ... ya know "some like it hot"! __________________ My opinions are free - you'll get exactly what you pay for! Current: 2013 535xDrive 1998 Z3 2.8 2007 Rav4 V-6 AWD

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shockin330i Brigadier General Drives: blue Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: f y'all, I'm from Texas (RGV) Posts: 4,208 iTrader: (1)	I have what i like to call his and her vents on my 535 __________________ ERnie 2011 AW/e90/n55 12.9@107.53mph *N55 Moderator* I'm crawling similar to a ant cuz I'm low to the earth

03-31-2013, 10:30 AM	#11
shockin330i Brigadier General Drives: blue Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: f y'all, I'm from Texas (RGV) Posts: 4,208 iTrader: (1)	70? damn my ac never leaves the lowest setting lol __________________ ERnie 2011 AW/e90/n55 12.9@107.53mph *N55 Moderator* I'm crawling similar to a ant cuz I'm low to the earth

04-02-2013, 05:11 PM	#17
joey5622 First Lieutenant Drives: 535xi Join Date: May 2011 Location: vancouver bc Posts: 354 iTrader: (0)	I find it stupid that I was charged about $1,200 for this function... All i got from this was extra climate controls and sun shades... BMW should just make this standard on a car like the 5.. __________________ 2012 535xi Imperial Blue Oyster interior 2012 Lexus CT200h Star fire pearl Ivory interior 2008 Infiniti G35x Aspen pearl Graphite interior - you are missed my friend

03-30-2013, 08:28 PM	#2
Losco Second Lieutenant Drives: F10 528i M-sport Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Japan Posts: 220 iTrader: (0)	4 zone AC.

03-31-2013, 12:24 AM	#7
egtownsend Private Drives: 2013 BMW 550i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 50 iTrader: (0)	I do not have 4 zone AC controls, but I still have dual front AC controls.

03-31-2013, 01:07 AM	#8
EV0LVE Lieutenant Drives: F10 535i SG Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 592 iTrader: (0)	If you're talking about the wheel dial and the digital control, then yes, it's the stupidest thing. The wheel dial overrides the digital too. It should be simple digital control that controls the temp, not digital then dial to warm.

03-31-2013, 01:38 PM	#13
Terpinator Private First Class Drives: 550i xDrive M Sport Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: The Hague Posts: 109 iTrader: (0)	550 dropped the 4 zone as an option in 2013.

04-02-2013, 04:38 PM	#16
Krash7172 Private Drives: 2011 535i X M-sport Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: USA Posts: 96 iTrader: (0)	Regarding zones in general: If the car is smart enough to know when to turn on and off airbags due to the presence of passengers, why don't they make it know when to use multiple zones? (I know there is an ALL button now)

04-03-2013, 05:12 AM	#18
cordoor New Member Drives: 2008 535xi Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Utah Posts: 26 iTrader: (1)	I special ordered 4-zone on my US 2013 550.

04-09-2013, 01:14 PM	#21
lindros2 Second Lieutenant Drives: 550i M-S Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: ... Posts: 285 iTrader: (0)	Damnit... Basically same price as it used to be ($575 if I recall correctly on the 535i).

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