192004755 - E6020 AIR CONDITIONING - DESCRIPTION

Description

The air conditioning system includes the heater and has the function of producing cold, dehumidified air by switching on the compressor and the refrigeration system.

The climate control is operated by acting on the three knobs in the dashboard:

• the left knob mechanically controls the mixture flap between hot and cold air;
• the right knob, mechanically operated via a cable, controls the opening of the flaps which regulate the distribution of air flows;
• the centre knob electrically controls the ventilation of the air at four different speeds;

The operation of the fan at different speeds is achieved through a resistive divider, protected by a special thermal fuse to prevent overheating.The air recirculation button and the button for switching on the air conditioning compressor are located in the lower part of the control panel.    See E6021 COMPRESSOR ENGAGEMENT.There is also a button in the control unit for switching on the heated rear windscreen    See E3030 HEATED REAR WINDSCREEN AND DOOR MIRROR DEFROSTING.For more details,    See descriptions 5040 AIR CONDITIONING CASING AND COMPONENTSThe fan is supplied by a line protected by a special fuse and controlled by a special relay in the engine compartment control unit.The control unit is supplied by a line controlled by the ignition and protected by a fuse in the underdashboard control unit.