It turns back to outside air after a time My mini cooper does the same -- the online consensus seems to be that it does that to prevent moisture buildup inside

It turns back to outside air after a time My mini cooper does the same -- the online consensus seems to be that it does that to prevent moisture buildup inside the car fogging up the windows. But it sure is annoying during wildfire season when I'm trying to avoid poor air quality outside, I wish they had an override like if you hold the switch down for 5 seconds, it stays in that mode.