OVERVIEW - FRONT DISPLAY CONTROL HEAD, "Low" OR "Mid" 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 the Front A/C Display Control Head -E87-, is shown as it would be installed on a vehicle with a "low" or "Mid" A/C system with the "seat heating and ventilation" optional equipment. 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.
- The selected setting can be set back one unit after a pre-set time
- Right Seat Ventilation Button
- Illuminated LED indicates the level selected.
- Knob for the Right Temperature Preset and the A/C
Button
- A/C Button for A/C Compressor
- The set temperature and the selected function "A/C compressor on" is shown in the differential fuel pressure regulator
- Button for Setting the Air Distribution "to the Instrument Panel Vent"
- Illuminated LED indicates the selected "air distribution".
- Button for Setting the "downward" Air Distribution
- Illuminated LED indicates the selected "air distribution".
- OFF
Button for the Heating and the Climate Controls
- Illuminated LED indicates the "off" function is selected.
- "Parking Air Conditioning" Function Display Symbol
- Turning on of the "parking heater on" or the "parking heater timer / parking ventilation mode active" symbol.
- Only applies to vehicles with the parking heater optional equipment installed. Refer to the GENERAL, TECHNICAL DATA (HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING) .
- Rear Window Defogger Button
- The "Rear window defogger on" function is selected when the LED is on.
- Knob for the Left Temperature Preset and the Auto
Button
- Auto button for automatic heating and A/C system control
- The set temperature and the state of the automatic regulation is displayed in the knob
- 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.
- Defrost Mode Button
- Illuminated LED indicates the "defrost mode" function is selected.
- A/C MAX
Button
- the LED turned on shows the selected 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.
- Fresh Air Blower Speed Preset Knob
- The adjusted or the selected fresh air blower speed is displayed via the turned on LED
- On a vehicle with a "Low" A/C system the speed of the Fresh Air Blower -V2- is regulated according to the setting and the temperature is determined by the Front A/C Display Control Head -E87- according to the characteristics curve.
- On vehicles with a "Mid" 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- according to 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
- Button for Setting the Air Distribution "to the Windshield"
- Illuminated LED indicates the selected "air distribution".
- the air is directed upward (to the windshield and the front side window)