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Electric rear additional heater
An electric rear additional heater is fitted
under each front seat in the rear climate
control footwell air ducts.
Heating/Air Conditioner
A further advantage is that independent
temperature regulation (heating) can be
provided for the rear footwell with the 4-zone
system.
A supply of colder air to the rear climate zones
as opposed to the front can be achieved by
way of the centre chest vents.
The temperature can however only be reduced
but not increased via these vents through the
addition of cold air.
As in the predecessor model, two separately
controlled heat exchangers permit the setting
of different temperatures at front left/right.
All occupants can therefore be provided with
individual climate control.
Operation
Following a cold start or at low ambient
temperatures, there is insufficient waste heat
in the coolant to warm the rear of the vehicle
by means of a conventional fluid-filled heater.
In addition, the drop in temperature in the rear
air duct is extremely high in the initial phase.
This problem has been solved by integrating
two electric rear additional heaters into the
rear footwell air duct.
These employ electrical energy from the
vehicle electrical system to heat the air
supplied to the passenger compartment.
In this way, the heating function is available
immediately following cold starting.
As was the case with the predecessor
model, in situ heat exchanger
replacement is possible. The procedure
involved is described in the current
Workshop Manual.
SSP282_102
