[iManu]

Hello guys, I have the X3 m40i with the ambient air package. It's been almost 2 month I own the car and the car tells me that my cartridges are empty... why do these last only 1 month each? They still have some scented oil in them... I think it has a digital gauge like printers... I've read on other forums that they last 6-9 month on 5 and 7 series. I have 4000 km on my car now.

[munna]

What “Strength” setting do you keep it on? Mine has been a month on “1” and still seems to be going

Surprised at how expensive those cartridges are

[iManu]

Originally Posted by munna

What “Strength” setting do you keep it on? Mine has been a month on “1” and still seems to be going

Surprised at how expensive those cartridges are

I left it on 3. at level 1 I practically dont smell anything!

[gearcritic]

Was this option Canada or Europe only?

[munna]

Originally Posted by emmanuel.yoo

I left it on 3. at level 1 I practically dont smell anything!

Heh, I’m the opposite. 1 is good and 3 is just too strong

[munna]

Originally Posted by Qgarage

Was this option Canada or Europe only?

I’m in Canada and it came as part of the Ultimate package. I believe it’s a standalone option as well

[sor]

The ambi-what now?

[meanmusic]

I've been on the 1 setting since picking-up the car at the end of Dec and I just started to get the low cartridge warning last week. Daily use at a setting of 1 should last at lest 4 months. Replacements are $50 Canadian each.

[Slalom]

Originally Posted by sor

The ambi-what now?

I have it - because it was part of the Ultimate package. After 2 months I installed the cartridges. I have set them to 0.

Smells like a tart (not a typo there).

Also the the system takes half of the glove box.

[75fusca]

I asked if Kardashian fragance was available... Not in Canada, I'm afraid

[JayPichardo]

We don’t get those fancy toys

[cvee]

This is not an attack... it’s purely information.
I love the idea of a fragrance feature.... but would not choose it even if it was an option here. It wasn’t.

https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/the...18-gttrua.html


I have a sick dog who is very sensitive to all chemicals.
I got rid of all fragrance type products.
It’s impossible to get rid of them completely as they are in everything... but I no longer buy fragrance candles, sprays etc for the house or car.

[meanmusic]

Does everyone have the Ionization option in iDrive to clean the air (Vehicle Settings>Climate Functions>Air Quality>Ionization) or is it part of the Ambient Air Package?

[EV]

cvee - thanks for posting. I agree about eliminating artificial fragrances (or at least limiting them as much as possible). My mother gets quite ill from all sorts of artificial fragrances (perfumes, scented candles, air fresheners, scented shampoos & lotions, cleaning products, etc.)
I do like pleasant scents though so I was wondering if anyone has tried to refill the cartridges with pure essential oils.

[bluemark]

Originally Posted by meanmusic

Does everyone have the Ionization option in iDrive to clean the air (Vehicle Settings>Climate Functions>Air Quality>Ionization) or is it part of the Ambient Air Package?

BMW Canada’s site does not mention it in the ambient air package description. For that matter, it does not provide any written description whatsoever, so we are supposed to guess what it includes. I only know I have the ultimate package and have the ionization feature so not much help, but I seem to recall my BMW “genius” saying it was part of the ambient air package.

[kevinkay]

Too fancy for me....
someone farts - you OPEN THE WINDOW