Air Delivery

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The HVAC control module controls the distribution of air by the use of recirculation and mode door actuator. The modes that may be selected are:

Defrost
Defog
Panel
Floor

The desired air distribution mode can be selected with the air distribution switches at the HVAC control. The HVAC control delivers the values to the HVAC control module via LIN-Bus. The HVAC control module controls the mode door actuator so that it drives the door to the calculated position. Depending on the position of the door, air is distributed through various ducts leading to the outlets in the dash. Turning the mode door to the defrost position, the HVAC control module will move the recirculation actuator to outside air, reducing window fogging. When defrost is selected, the blower motor will be activated, regardless of the coolant temperature. The HVAC control module enables a high volume of air delivered to the front defrost vents. A/C is available in all modes.

Recirculation Operation

The recirculation switch is integrated into the HVAC control. The selected recirculation switch position is sent to the HVAC control module via LIN-Bus. The HVAC control module controls the air intake using the recirculation actuator. In recirculation mode the recirculation door opens in order to circulate the air within the vehicle. In fresh air mode the recirculation door is closed in order to route outside air into the vehicle.