OVERVIEW - FRONT DISPLAY CONTROL HEAD, "Mix" OR "High" A/C SYSTEM, Q7 BEFORE PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT
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- Depending on vehicle equipment, there are different versions of the A/C system. Make sure to use the correct version and pay attention to the allocation of different components. Refer to Parts Information.
- The following illustration shows a Front A/C Display Control Head -E87- is shown as it would be installed on a vehicle with a "Mix" or "High" A/C system (with an ECO button) and with the "seat heating and ventilation" installed. There are different versions of the Front A/C Display Control Head -E87- with different allocations, pay attention to the correct allocation. Refer to the Parts Information.
- The following briefly discusses the different button and knob functions for the adjustment of the vehicle interior air conditioning on the Front A/C Display Control Head -E87-.An exact description of the different possibilities for the passenger compartment air conditioning via the settings on the Front A/C Display Control Head -E87- can for example be found in the vehicle Owner's Manual. Refer to the Owner's Manual.
- Right Seat Heating Button
- Illuminated LED indicates the level selected.
- Right Seat Ventilation Button
- Illuminated LED indicates the level selected.
- OFF
Button for the Heating and the Climate Controls
- Illuminated LED indicates the "off" function is selected.
- A/C
Button for A/C Compressor
- Illuminated LED indicates the "A/C compressor on" function is selected
- Right Air Volume Preset Button
- The adjusted or the selected air quantity from the controls for the right side is shown in the display
- The air quantity to the right side is controlled via the speed of the Fresh Air Blower -V2- and the setting of the doors in the rear A/C Display Control Head from the Front A/C Display Control Head -E87- via the characteristics curve.
- On vehicles with a "High" A/C system the speed on the Rear Fresh Air Blower -V80- is regulated according to the corresponding setting on the Front A/C Display Control Head -E87- and the Rear A/C Display Control Head -E265- as well as from the Front A/C Display Control Head -E87- determined temperature from the Front A/C Display Control Head -E87- via the characteristics curve.
- On vehicles with a "Mix" A/C system the speed on the Fresh Air Blower -V2- and the Rear Fresh Air Blower -V80- is regulated according to the corresponding setting on the Front A/C Display Control Head -E87- and the Rear A/C Display Control Head -E265- as well as from the Front A/C Display Control Head -E87- determined temperature from the Front A/C Display Control Head -E87- via the characteristics curve.
- Button for Adjustment of the Right Air Distribution
- The adjusted or the selected air distribution (upper, center or lower) for the right side is shown in the display
- Button for the Adjustment of Additional Functions
- Certain functions (SYNC","parking air conditioning","Rear operation from the front" etc.) can be selected and deselected via this button.
- The set or selected function is shown in the display.
- Button for Adjustment of the Left Air Distribution
- The adjusted or the selected air distribution (upper, center or lower) for the left side is shown in the display
- Left Air Volume Preset Button
- The adjusted or the selected air quantity from the controls for the left side is shown in the display
- The air quantity to the left side is controlled via the speed of the Fresh Air Blower -V2- and the setting of the doors in the rear A/C Display Control Head from the Front A/C Display Control Head -E87- via the characteristics curve.
- On vehicles with a "High" A/C system the speed on the Rear Fresh Air Blower -V80- is regulated according to the corresponding setting on the Front A/C Display Control Head -E87- and the Rear A/C Display Control Head -E265- as well as from the Front A/C Display Control Head -E87- determined temperature from the Front A/C Display Control Head -E87- via the characteristics curve.
- On vehicles with a "Mix" A/C system the speed on the Fresh Air Blower -V2- and the Rear Fresh Air Blower -V80- is regulated according to the corresponding setting on the Front A/C Display Control Head -E87- and the Rear A/C Display Control Head -E265- as well as from the Front A/C Display Control Head Front A/C Display Control Head -E87- determined temperature from the Front A/C Display Control Head -E87- via the characteristics curve.
- Recirculating Air Mode Button
- Illuminated LEDs indicate the "recirculated-air mode" function is selected.
- The "recirculated-air mode" function is canceled when the defrost mode button (air to the windshield) is pressed
- Rear Window Defogger Button
- The "Rear window defogger on" function is selected when the LED is on.
- Left Seat Ventilation Button
- Illuminated LED indicates the level selected.
- Infrared Sensor for Temperature and Sunlight
- The sensor determines the temperature and sunlight on the display control head
- A contaminated or taped off infrared sensor determines an incorrect temperature, this can lead to problems with the regulation of the heating and A/C system.
- Left Seat Heating Button
- Illuminated LED indicates the level selected.
- Knob for the Temperature Preset and the Left Auto
Button
- Auto button for the automatic regulation of the heating and A/C system on the right side.
- The set temperature and the state of the automatic regulation is displayed in the knob
- With active operation in the Rear A/C Display Control Head -E265- the temperature display is switched off for a certain period of time.
- Defrost Mode Button
- Illuminated LED indicates the "defrost mode" function is selected.
- In defrost mode the air is directed upward (to the windshield and the front side window) the A/C compressor is switched on and the recirculating air mode is switched off
- Display for the Set Functions of the Heating and A/C System
- In the display the selected or activated settings from the Front A/C Display Control Head -E87- is displayed according to the characteristic curve.
- On a vehicle with a parking heater installed as optional equipment for an active parking air conditioning this is shown by the turning on of symbols (Parking heater on" or "Parking heater timer / parking ventilation mode active") Refer to the appropriate Service Information .
- ECO
/ A/C MAX
Button
- There are different versions depending on the vehicle version. Refer to the Parts Information.
- Versions with an A/C MAX button, the turned on LED shows the set function "maximum cooling".Via this function the vehicle interior is cooled as quickly as possible, if necessary also with a raised fresh air blower speed.
- Versions with an ECO button, the turned on LED shows the set function "cooling as quickly as possible".Via this function the vehicle interior is cooled as quickly as possible without comfort restriction (for example without raised fresh air blower speed) via the calculated passenger compartment temperature setting.
- The calculated passenger compartment temperature from the Front A/C Display Control Head -E87- can be higher or lower than the set temperature due to various factors (exterior temperature, sunlight etc.).
- Knob for the Temperature Preset and the Right Auto
Button
- Auto button for the automatic regulation of the heating and A/C system on the right side.
- The set temperature and the state of the automatic regulation is displayed in the knob
- With active operation in the Rear A/C Display Control Head -E265- the temperature display is switched off for a certain period of time.