3315497 - Introduction - CLIMATE CONTROL - MISCELLANEOUS

DESCRIPTION

The climate control system is managed by an Integrate Control System (I.C.S.) with a display which communicates with the climate control unit via a serial line connected to the actual system.

The climate control system has been designed to satisfy the following requirements:

  • reaching a comfortable and constant temperature inside the passenger compartment as quickly as possible
  • offering the possibility of selecting a comfortable temperature, from the vast range, in relation to the driver and the external atmospheric conditions
  • maintaining the correct degree of humidity
  • eliminating unpleasant odours, cigarette smoke, etc.
  • avoiding a stratified distribution of the air.

Air flow rate

The flow rate is the amount of air which the system is capable of introducing into the passenger compartment. A high flow rate makes it possible to reduce the response times to the adjustments and achieve a suitable exchange of air.The variable speed electric fan guarantees an optimum flow rate and is extremely quiet.Air distributionThis is designed to allow the air introduced into the vehicle to reach all areas of the passenger compartment.The system has 8 groups of vents and operates according to 6 types of distribution which can be selected using the special control.The vent and the ducts feature wide sections to allow extensive ventilation with a constant, slow flow of air. The other vents provide a more concentrated and directed flow.

The types of distribution make it possisble to direct the air towards the various vents in accordance with the diagram illustrated:

  • Flow of air towards the centre and side vents with the possibility of adjustment through the controls on the actual vents.
  • Distribution of flow between the passenger compartment centre, side and footwell vents.
  • Flow of air towards the passenger footwell vents.
  • Distribution of the flow between the windscreen/side windows and the footwell vents.
  • Flow of air towards the windscreen and the side windows for defrosting/demisting.
  • Flow of air towards the windscreen for more rapid defrosting/demisting.
1, Centre vent for defrosting and/or demisting the windscreen 2, Adjustable side air vents 3, Vents for defrosting and/or demisting the front side windows 4, Adjustable upper vent 5, Adjustable centre vents 6, Front footwell air vents 7, Rear footwell air vents 8, Adjustable rear seat vents Air qualityThe system is capable of lessening the unpleasant effects of pollution and pollen in the passenger compartment, even in particular driving conditions (stuck in traffic, driving through a tunnel, etc.).This is achieved via the recirculation function and the active charcoal filter.