OVERVIEW - REAR DISPLAY CONTROL HEAD, "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 Rear A/C Display Control Head -E265-, is shown as it would be installed on a vehicle with a "High" A/C system and with the "seat heating and ventilation" optional equipment. There are different versions of the Rear A/C Display Control Head -E265- 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 rear vehicle interior air conditioning on the Rear A/C Display Control Head -E265-. An exact description of the different possibilities for the passenger compartment air conditioning via the settings on the Rear A/C Display Control Head -E265- can for example be found in the vehicle Owner's Manual. Refer to the Owner's Manual.
Via the various settings on the Front A/C Display Control Head -E87- or for the vehicle (active child safety system for example) the Rear A/C Display Control Head -E265- switches off of the possibility to change the settings on the Rear A/C Display Control Head -E265- via the buttons and the knob is locked. Refer to the Owner's Manual.

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Knob for the Temperature Preset and the Right Rear 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
- The temperature of the air to the right rear vent is calculated via the settings on Rear A/C Display Control Head -E265- and Front A/C Display Control Head -E87- from the Rear A/C Display Control Head -E265- and is activated according to the characteristic curve.
Right Rear Seat Heating Button
- Illuminated LED indicates the level selected.
Right Rear Seat Ventilation Button
- Illuminated LED indicates the level selected.
Right Rear 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 Rear Fresh Air Blower - V80- and the setting of the doors in the rear A/C Display Control Head from the Rear A/C Display Control Head -E265- via the characteristics curve.
- The speed of the Rear Fresh Air Blower -V80- is regulated according to the corresponding setting on the Rear A/C Display Control Head -E265- (and the Front A/C Display Control Head -E87-) as well as from the Rear A/C Display Control Head -E265- and the Front A/C Display Control Head -E87- determined temperature from the Rear A/C Display Control Head -E265- via the characteristics curve.
Button for Adjustment of the Right Rear Air Distribution
- The adjusted or the selected air distribution (upper, center or lower) for the right side is shown in the display
OFF button for the rear heat and the climate controls
- Illuminated LED indicates the "off" function is selected.
- If the Rear A/C Display Control Head -E265- is switched off the settings on the Front A/C Display Control Head -E87- are used for the regulation of the rear heating and A/C system, however the possibilities for the regulation are restricted.
Button for Adjustment of the Left Rear Air Distribution
- The adjusted or the selected air distribution (upper, center or lower) for the left side is shown in the display
Left Rear Seat Ventilation Button
- Illuminated LED indicates the level selected.
Left Rear 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 Rear Fresh Air Blower -V80- and the setting of the doors in the rear A/C Display Control Head from the Rear A/C Display Control Head -E265- via the characteristics curve.
- The speed of the Rear Fresh Air Blower -V80- is regulated according to the corresponding setting on the Rear A/C Display Control Head -E265- (and the Front A/C Display Control Head -E87-) as well as from the Rear A/C Display Control Head -E265- and the Front A/C Display Control Head -E87- determined temperature from the Rear A/C Display Control Head -E265- via the characteristics curve.
Left Rear Seat Heating Button
- Illuminated LED indicates the level selected.
Knob for the Temperature Preset and the Left Rear Auto Button
- Auto button for the automatic regulation of the heating and A/C system on the left side.
- The set temperature and the state of the automatic regulation is displayed in the knob
- The temperature of the air to the left rear vent is calculated via the settings on Rear A/C Display Control Head -E265- and the Front A/C Display Control Head -E87- from the Rear A/C Display Control Head -E265- and is activated according to the characteristic curve.
Display for Showing the Set Functions of the Rear Heating and A/C System
- In display the selected or activated settings from the Rear A/C Display Control Head -E265- is displayed according to the characteristic curve.
- Via the various settings on the Front A/C Display Control Head -E87- or for the vehicle (active child safety system for example) the Rear A/C Display Control Head -E265- switches off of the possibility to change the settings on the Rear A/C Display Control Head -E265- via the buttons and the knob is locked. An active child safety system is for example shown by the corresponding symbol turning on. Refer to the Owner's Manual.