Operation in detail

Air Conditioning - Auxiliary Heating System

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X5 3.0d: the auxiliary fuel-fired heating system quickly warms the cabin when the engine is cold. Exhaust gases are discharged through the outlets located under the driver's door sill. If the engine is switched off before reaching operating temperature, the auxiliary heating system continues to operate for some time.

Exhaust gases are emitted during this process.

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