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How do I turn the rear window defroster on/off in my BMW with BMW Operating System 9?

The rear window heating quickly removes ice and condensation from the rear window, depending on the outside temperature. The rear window heating can either be set to turn off automatically after some time or used in continuous operation.

 

To use the rear window heating, the following functional requirements must be met:

  • Drive-ready state is switched on.
  • The rear window heating can only be activated and kept on at an outside temperature of below approx. 41℉ / 5℃.

 

Perform the following to turn the the rear window defroster on or off: 

  1. Press the "REAR" window heating button on the center console or the top right-hand side of the iDrive screen on the climate screen.
  2. The LED is illuminated with rear window defroster switched on.
  3. The rear window defroster switches off automatically after a certain period of time.

 

 

Link to watch video:  How to Adjust the Climate Control in BMW iDrive Operating System 9 | BMW How-To

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