The 'Rest' Button

BMW to BMW · 07-05-2006, 10:47 PM

Hi guys,

I recently took delivery of my 325i (UK) E90. I love the car...

The only thing I'm struggling with at the moment (apart from the iDrive) is the Rest button on the climate control....no matter what I do, even if I meet the conditions in the manual, it doesn't seem to light up...any ideas???

thanks

ages944 · 07-05-2006, 10:58 PM

I believe that you need two prerequisites met before it will engage.
1. Engine must be off
2. The HVAC system must be engaged before the motor is turned off.

David328M-Sport · 07-06-2006, 02:07 AM

It uses residual heat from the engine to keep the cabin warm for up to 15 mins (I think off hand) after the car has been switched off as ages944 has mentioned. It then it switches off automatically to preserve battery life.

Hope this helps

BMW F22 · 07-06-2006, 02:10 AM

remember that outside temp. has to be lower than a certain degree (70* I think). I tried that once when it was about 85 outside and it didnt work. lol

bavarian19 · 07-06-2006, 07:05 AM

... and its only for heating. Not for cooling down. And yes, the temperature muyst be below 75 degrees fahrenheit.

Dankim10 · 07-06-2006, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW to BMW

Hi guys,

I recently took delivery of my 325i (UK) E90. I love the car...

The only thing I'm struggling with at the moment (apart from the iDrive) is the Rest button on the climate control....no matter what I do, even if I meet the conditions in the manual, it doesn't seem to light up...any ideas???

thanks

rest button?

This is for only idrive?

bavarian19 · 07-06-2006, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by dankim10

rest button?

This is for only idrive?

no... its a climate control button on the right hand side of your hvac controls. This is for both idrive and non-idrive...

bimmer4me · 07-06-2006, 07:49 AM

You have to clear your mind and have the desire to 'Rest' before pressing the button.

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ages944 Captain 99 Rep 990 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chicago 'burbs iTrader: (0)	I believe that you need two prerequisites met before it will engage. 1. Engine must be off 2. The HVAC system must be engaged before the motor is turned off. __________________ BMW : Sine qua non Mods: Blacklines \| Rear Seat Power Outlets \| Rear Fog Lights \| Ashtray Garage Door Opener
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David328M-Sport Brigadier General 101 Rep 3,566 Posts Drives: F30 M-Sport 328i Estoril Blue Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	It uses residual heat from the engine to keep the cabin warm for up to 15 mins (I think off hand) after the car has been switched off as ages944 has mentioned. It then it switches off automatically to preserve battery life. Hope this helps __________________ 328i M-Sport, Estoril Blue, Carbon XP 35 Tint, front heated seats, black Dakota, Sports Suspension, Anthracite Headliner, HUD, Pro Nav, Sunroof, hk 600w, Bi-Xenon, 19" 403M wheels, Reversing Camera, DAB+, Xenon, BT Ext Connect, MST turbo intake pipe, MST Cold Air Intake, JB4 on Map 2 with Catless DP produces awesome performance in Sport.
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BMW F22 Major General 3574 Rep 9,788 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	remember that outside temp. has to be lower than a certain degree (70* I think). I tried that once when it was about 85 outside and it didnt work. lol
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bavarian19 General 517 Rep 18,858 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	... and its only for heating. Not for cooling down. And yes, the temperature muyst be below 75 degrees fahrenheit.
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