FREON
The refrigerant Freon R12 is used in most BMW automobiles with an air
conditioner up through the 1992
model year. It has a boiling point of - 29.8ºC (sea level), at which the
refrigerant is t
OIL USED IN FREON-CHARGED SYSTEMS
A mineral-based oil is used. The oil level in the compressor must be checked
before filling an air conditioner
with refrigerant. It can be checked only if the system
A musty odor may be detected in the vehicle, particularly when the air
conditioner is first switched on.
This is caused by microorganisms growing on the evaporator from moisture
condensation.
A di
System limits
Temperature
The tire inflation pressure depends on the tire's
temperature.
Driving or exposure to the sun will increase the
tire's temperature, thus increasing the tire inflation
pressure.
The tire inflation pressure is reduced when the
tire temperature falls again.
These circumstanc
Principle
The Ambient Air Package can be used to clean
and scent the interior air with high-quality fragrances.
General information
Two different fragrances can be selected in the
vehicle. A variety of other fragrances is possible
by replacing the fragrance cartridges.
The following criteria can in