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Rear control panel control unit, component description - GF83.40-P-3020GZU

MODEL 164 with CODE (581) Comfort automatic air conditioning with CODE (494) USA version 

Location 

The RCP [HBF] control unit is located in the extension of the center console near the 2nd seat row.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Control Panel Control Unit, Component Description - Model 164 With Code (581)
G05260592Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Design 

With the RCP [HBF] control unit it is possible to operate the following: 

Discrete inputs: 

IMPORTANT The RCP [HBF] control unit is a participant of the CAN-B.

Control options 

Temperature adjusting ring 

The desired specified temperature for the rear compartment can be set by turning the temperature adjusting ring.

Button for increasing the air flow/button for decreasing the air flow 

The air flow can be selected manually by pressing the particular button.

Air volume display 

The display is by means of particular LEDs that are coming on.

The more LEDs are illuminated, the higher the air volume routed into the vehicle interior.

Automatic button 

The air volume and the air distribution are controlled automatically when the Automatic button has been pressed. When the automatic mode is activated, the function LED comes on.

OFF button 

When the OFF button is pressed, the temperature control in the rear is switched off completely and on again. The rear shutoff flap is closed or opened accordingly.

Air distribution buttons 

The air distribution into the individual areas can be controlled by pressing the particular button.